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Southland Week In Review: Security guard killed by cop | Drunk driver on tracks | Fatal domestic shooting | New sex assault cases.

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Armed Guard Fatally Shot By Midlothian Cop Following Bar Shootout
Gunfire erupted at the Robbins tavern early Sunday, and Jemel Roberson, 26, was killed when police responded.
ALSO: Early Findings Of Police-Involved Shooting Of Guard Released
AND: Cop's Order For Slain Guard To Drop Gun Wasn't Heard: Witness
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Crestwood police find woman hiding behind a door in home during well-being check bloody, beaten and covered in bite marks, prosecutors said.
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Two men wearing ski masks robbed a gas station late Sunday afternoon in Oak Lawn, according to reports.
Missing Retired Andrew Teacher's Body Found In State Park: Family
The Will Co. Coroner's Office confirmed the body's identity to the family of Dan Jarski on Tuesday.
3 New Cases Filed Against Lemont Counselor Accused of Sex Assault
New cases were filed Tuesday against a Timberline Knolls counselor who's already been accused of sexually assaulting patients.
Lemont Reunion Planned In Arizona
The event is open to all present and former Lemonters and Lemont supporters like teachers, coaches and business owners.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Recognized for Maternal Care
Hospital honored for reducing deaths, complications related to hypertension during pregnancy.
1 Killed In Domestic Shooting At 107th And Central Park
A 26-year-old man was shot to death during a domestic fight in Mount Greenwood on Thursday, police said.
New Lenox Can't Be Easy Target For Armed Robberies: Mayor
Mayor Tim Baldermann offered this reaction to Sunday's latest armed robbery, this time at Speedway.
Orland Square Preps For Black Thursday and Black Friday Shoppers
Orland Square Mall kicks off the holiday shopping season Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 22 through Nov. 25.

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- Drunk Driver Falls Asleep At Tracks: Police
- Man Threatens Boy In Church With Knife: Cops
- Calistoga Plaza Purse Snatcher Identified: Cops
- Lemont Man Sent Students Inappropriate Messages: Cops
- Kids Approached By Strange Vehicle in Palos Heights
- Minor Injuries, Cars Towed In Crash At 203rd And Wolf
- Distraction Thieves Target Palos Heights Restaurant: Cops
- St. Mary Nativity Collection Basket Thief Arrested: Police
- Robbers Hit 7-Eleven In Joliet, Then New Lenox
- Teen Arrested For Online Threats Of Violence At Rich East
- Bond Set At $500,000 For Accused Cricket Store Crooks
- Felony DUI Charge For Park Forest Driver
- "Less Lethal Force" Used On Man With Knife: Police
- Speeding, Retail Theft: Lemont Arrests

WORTH A LOOK
- Bremen High School Football Team Promotes Inclusion for All
- SVA Breaks Ground at SXU for New Veterans Memorial
- The Great American Bagel Opens In Mokena
- Emergency and Specialty Vet Care Clinic Opens In Orland Park
- Silver Cross Earns 8th Straight A for Safety from Leapfrog
- Meet Chicago Bears Star Jordan Howard At Verizon Grand Opening
- Marist Taps New Coach To Head Girls Lacrosse Program
- Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn Recruiting Volunteer Gift Wrappers
- District 230 Bass Fishing Teams Continue Lake Sedgwick Tradition
- Residents Will Flood Front Street For Aerial Photo Of Mokena
- D218 Board honors Eisenhower marching band
- KSD 140 School Board Names Dr. Shawn Olson New Superintendent
- Franciscan Health Recognizes Daisy Award Recipient
- Lemont Police, Public Works Plan Toy Drive
- Steuber Florist & Greenhouses Celebrates 75th Anniversary
- Pat Tomasulo Stand-Up At Beverly Arts Center On New Year's Eve
- Lipinski: Academy Application Deadline is Fast Approaching
- Holiday Season In Mokena Begins With Festival, Parade
- Smith Village Gets 5-Star Rating From U.S. News & World Report
- Beverly Hills Turkey Trot Enters 10th Year
- New Lenox Woodworks donates handmade chair to VFW
- Lemont’s Boys, Girls Cross Country Represented At State Finals
- McAuley Seniors Commit To Colleges On National Signing Day
- Christmas Without Cancer Draws Funds for Local Families
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