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Southland Week In Review: 'Punky QB' plans visit | Home invasion | Cold weather death | Missing necklace.

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Nominations Open For Homewood Chevrolet Free Car Giveaway
Homewood Chevrolet is looking for submissions on those most deserving of a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic.
Man Arrested After Home Invasion In Lemont: Cops
The incident was not random and the victim and offender knew each other, police said.
Alert Retail Employees Save Seniors From 'Grandparent Scam'
Seniors were buying gift cards at local stores to bail grandkids out of jail when retail employees intervened, Palos Park police said.
Injured Deer Shot By Oak Lawn Cops At Christ Medical Center
The large deer shattered its leg crashing through glass entrance at outpatient clinic, reports said.
Tinley Park Man Killed In Thanksgiving Crash On I-80
The accident happened Thursday, near the Illinois-Indiana border.
Latest Charge Of Filming Sexual Encounters Dismissed
A third woman has accused the Chicago Heights Park District police chief of sharing images of her, but that case has been dismissed.
Employee Killed In Workplace Accident At Lemont Facility
The Naperville man passed away Monday after an accident involving a collapsed hopper.
Cop Threats, Nazi Symbols, Found On Former Kmart Property
The graffiti included threats to Oak Lawn police, swastikas and double lightning "SS" bolts commonly used by neo-Nazis, police said.
Dolton Man is 5th Cold Weather Death In Cook Co.
The 61-year-old man died on Wednesday.
Vrdolyak Law Sues New Lenox Jewel
The Tinley Park law firm's client had visited the grocer on Laraway Road.
Frankfort Girl Qualifies for U.S . Figure Skating Nationals
Ava Neuhaus who is 12 years old, is one of 12 Juvenile skaters in the nation competing for a spot on the podium.
Crime Busters: Register Your Security Camera With Palos Park PD
Help Palos Park police solve future crimes by registering your home or business security camera in the confidential 'Block Watch' program.
Petition Started After LHS Fires Security Guard
Over 1,000 people have signed a petition to protest the firing of a LHS security guard.

QB Jim McMahon Coming To New Lenox For Ribbon-Cutting

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McMahon led the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl during the 1985 season.

Palos Heights Woman's Club House Walk Brings Magic of Christmas
There's still time to buy tickets for the Palos Heights Woman's Club's Christmas breakfast, boutique and house walk on Saturday, Dec. 8.
Chicago Ridge Mall Offers Sensory-Friendly 'Soothing Santa' Visit
Sensory-challenged kids can visit Santa and have their picture taken in comforting environment Dec. 9 at Chicago Ridge Mall.

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