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ATF Raids Home | Boys Crash Stolen Cars | Fake Inspector Caught
PLUS: Gun buyer in police shooting sentenced | A very merry Wonka-mas | Lost pitbull back home | Car hit by gunfire | Fallen cop fundraiser

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, Dec. 15.
Two men face charges following a drug investigation by ATF and Oak Forest police, and one was wanted on an Indiana warrant for murder.
The scene unfolded early Dec. 15 in the 14800 block of Kenton Avenue in Midlothian.
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The Indiana man who bought a gun for the brothers accused of fatally shooting CPD Officer Ella French, is sentenced to 2 1/2 years.
A man claiming to be an electrical inspector approached an elderly homeowner and said he needed to check the "voltage" in the basement.
Find out what's happening in Orland Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police are asking residents to check surveillance footage that might help them find the person, vehicle involved in the Dec. 10 shooting.
Lilly and Andy Weberg's handcrafted Christmas lights display is a tribute to the 1971 classic "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. "
Cork & Bean will host a fundraiser for the 100 Club Dec. 17, on the anniversary of CPD Officers Conrad Gary and Eduardo Marmolejo's deaths.
The 4-year-old blue-nosed pit bull belonging to a Mokena family made his way back to his owners overnight after a volunteer team's efforts.
Easter Jean Watson faces theft, fraud and forgery charges after officials said she submitted claims for psychotherapy services not provided.
The new facility offers a modern, welcoming design with uniquely good finds and will offer workforce training and retail thrift shopping.
There are three Village Trustee positions up for election on April 4.
Three board seats are up for grabs in next spring's election and residents have until Monday to file papers with the village for candidacy.
Call a lawyer this Saturday, Dec. 17, and get some free legal advice from a Chicago Bar Association attorney.
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