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Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Feb. 16.

Oak Lawn's Queen of Paczki Expects To Roll Out 20,000 'Ponchky'
Anna Kaliszak, owner of the Velvet Bakery, is revving up for the bakery’s busiest day of the year on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Hazel Crest Board OKs Country Club Land Annexation Amid Protests
Residents worry 130 acres of Calumet Country Club land will be redeveloped and will bring heavy truck traffic and create other problems.

ISP Finishes Probe Of Cop Use Of Excessive Force In Teen Beating Video
Illinois State Police turned their findings over to the Cook County State's Attorney that saw an Oak Lawn cop indicted on criminal charges.

• Oak Lawn Cop Shown In Video Punching Teen Facing Charges: Reports

Orland Man Wanted For Arranging Sex With 'Girl' In Sting Operation
A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued for Connor Smith, 32, of Orland Park. Smith sent explicit messages to an undercover agent.

Get Behind The Vest Pancake Breakfast Returns Sunday After Hiatus
The 19th Ward's pancake breakfast, benefiting the Get Behind The Vest initiative, returns Sunday, Feb. 19 at St. John Fisher Church.

• WGN's Hochberg, 19th Ward Ald. O'Shea Partner For Vest-A-Thon Project

4 Voting Polling Locations Moved Back Into Homewood Village Limits
Mayor Rich Hofeld worked with the Cook County Clerk's Office after residents complained about having to travel outside Homewood to vote.

Southland Fitness Group Bonds Men Together: 'We Don't Have Book Club'
F3, an international fitness craze combines a high-intensity, early-morning workout while creating life-changing results and relationships.

'That Truck Saved His Life,' Says Mom Of Injured L-W West Senior
Brenden Wetzel of Manhattan was in a single-car crash Friday, Feb. 10. He suffered extensive injuries and remains in ICU.