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Super Bowl Two-Fer | WWII Bride Turns 100 | Vest-A-Thon

PLUS: L-Way East Dance Team Celebrates Historic Season | Applications Open For South Side Irish Parade Queen | SXU President Leaving | Obits

PLUS: L-Way East Dance Team Celebrates Historic Season | Applications Open For South Side Irish Parade Queen | SXU President Leaving | Obits
PLUS: L-Way East Dance Team Celebrates Historic Season | Applications Open For South Side Irish Parade Queen | SXU President Leaving | Obits (Mary Compton | Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Feb. 14.

Lincoln-Way East Dance Teams Celebrate Historic Season
Not only did they celebrate wins at the conference level, but the varsity dance team also competed at the state finals in January.

WWII Bride Turns 100 In Orland Park, Still 'Up For Anything'
Lea Luchini's milestone birthday falls the day after Valentine's Day 2023.

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Boy Ran In Front Of Bus, No Citations Issued To Driver: Park Forest PD
The driver of a school bus that fatally struck a boy will not be issued any citations for moving violations, Park Forest Police said.

Super Bowl Two-Fer: Frankfort Native Allegretti's Wife Has Twin Girls
Christina Allegretti delivered the two baby girls Sunday morning and FaceTimed with her husband before the Chiefs' championship victory.

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Applications Open For South Side Irish St. Patrick's Parade Queen
Young ladies of Irish ancestry have until Saturday to apply to be the queen for next month's South Side parade and represent the community.

Joyner Leaving, Saint Xavier University Begins Search For President
Laurie Joyner, who has served as the president at SXU since 2017, will become the first woman to serve in the role at St. Norbert College.

WGN's Hochberg, 19th Ward Ald. O'Shea Partner For Vest-A-Thon Project
David Hochberg and Ald. Matt O'Shea have partnered to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help purchase bulletproof vests for cops.

'Find A Way:' TBI Survivor Brings Boxing, Hope To Parkinson's Fighters
Maria Tovo, 51, is bringing her Rock Steady Boxing Vitality business to Manhattan—and she knows it can and will help so many.

Family Of Man Killed By Kia Occupied By 3 Teens Seeks Accountability
Donald Carter died after police say his vehicle was hit by a Kia occupied by three 13-year-olds who have been turned over to their parents.

'Super Dad' Tinley Park Firefighter Delivers Own Daughter At Home
Jeff Kushner, 34, realized he and his wife wouldn't make it to the hospital in time for the arrival of their second daughter Jan. 19.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 13
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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