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Dog, Army Ranger Reunited | Mansion Fire | I-57 Shooting

Southland Week In Review: Death on the job | Wyllie trial delayed | Flyover winner | Carjacking suspect photos.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Homeless Dog Flies 5,200 Miles To Reunite With Army Major
Nobody wanted Pete, except for Major Dan Johnson. Watch the reunion.
Photos Released Of Orland Park, Oak Forest Carjacking Suspect

Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a pair of carjackings that injured a police officer and construction worker.

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Massive Fire At Mansion Once Owned By Dwyane Wade
Authorities consider the fire that severely damaged a home in South Holland Monday afternoon an arson.
Shooting Shuts Down Northbound Lanes of I-57 At 127th Street
Three people shot Monday evening on expressway, shutting down northbound lanes of I-57.
Employee Dies At Ford Plant In Chicago Heights
A 48-year old man working in a warehouse at the Ford Motor Company plant was found with severe chest trauma.
Lemont Woman Killed In Head-On Crash: Police
A Lemont woman was killed Sunday night when another vehicle hit her car head-on, police said.
ALSO: GoFundMe Created For Family Of Lemont Woman Killed In Crash
Hit-And-Run Claims Life Of Indiana Woman In Chicago Heights
A 25-year-old Hammond woman has been identified as the victim of an early Sunday morning hit-and-run crash on 14th Street.
Ex-LW D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie's Fraud Trial Delayed
Wyllie's unspecified health issues are the reason his jury trial won't start until Nov. 26.
H-F Principal Accuses Students Of 'Gang Activity' In Letter
Several Homewood-Flossmoor High School parents were required to attend a meeting about "gang activity" they say never occurred.
New Lenox Man Sues P.T. Ferro For 'Dangerous Condition'
Robert Seeman has hired the Chicago law firm of Nolan and Nolan.
Watch Missing Andrew Teacher's Vigil: 'We Just Want Him Home'
VIDEO: Dan Jarski's family, friends and former students gathered for a candlelight vigil at the school where the retired teacher had taught.
Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller Guest Speaker At LCMH Cancer Event
Cancer patients, survivors and friends are invited to inspirational program on Nov. 3 hosted by Little Company of Mary Hospital.
New Cooper's Hawk Soars Into New Lenox: Ferak Food Column
Patch Editor and local food columnist John Ferak was invited to a pre-opening event at Cooper's Hawk on Thursday afternoon.
Wedding Ring Lost At Mokena Tanning Salon Turned In To Police
Mary Orloff was heartbroken after finding out no one turned in her wedding ring, made from her mother's diamonds, at Unlimited Tan.
Family Needs Help Moving Back Into Home That Burned Last Year
Once they return to their home at 104th and Prospect, the Carnithan family will donate any leftover funds to firefighter charities.
Family Film Festival Presented At Orland Park Cinema
Marcus Orland Park Cinema presents Illumination Entertainment Family Film Festival featuring four recent family faves from Oct. 26-Nov. 1.
Marian Catholic Wins ABC-7 Friday Flyover Vote
Viewers of ABC-7 Chicago said Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights had the best "Friday Flyover" event of the year.
L-W East Beats St. Charles East, 49-0: Watch Playoff Highlights
VIDEO: The Saints nearly beat the Griffins in the playoffs last year. The defending state champs made sure Friday's game wasn't that close.

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