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Man Hid Cameras | Rescue Hero Needs Van | Sen. Resigns From Role

PLUS: Missing man found | Brewing building in progress | No tickets in officer's crash | Lost stuffed dog 'seeks' owners | NAWS fundraiser

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with Thursday's Top Southland Stories.


Man Hid Cameras In Female Friend's Tinley Park Bedrooms: Cops

The woman had known the man for years and had him over often for visits. He's seen on camera adjusting the angles. Police found 300 files.


State Sen. Hastings Resigns From Leadership Role

The move comes after Hastings filed a lawsuit seeking information on a leaked police report that accuses him of domestic violence.

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Oak Forest Woman Who Helped Save 400 Animals This Year Needs New Van

A longtime Oak Forest resident who "picks up and goes" whenever a rescue animal needs transport has lost the van she has used for years.


Operation Odie: Pilcher Park Tries To Find Lost Stuffed Dog's 'Person'

The nature center has taken to social media to share a stuffed dog left behind at the center, in hopes of finding his owner.

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No Tickets Issued In Crash Involving Mokena Community Service Officer

The Will County Sheriff's Office investigated Monday's crash and found that it could not determine who was at fault for the crash.


Banging Gavel Breaking Through Renovation Barriers At New Tinley Home

Work is in progress inside the historic Vogt Building in downtown Tinley Park, which Banging Gavel Brews will call home sooner than later.


Missing Oak Forest Man Found Safe: Police

Mieczyslaw Krol is safe and back with his family Wednesday evening, police said.


Orland McAlister's Deli To Pay Out $90K To Settle Biometrics Lawsuit

Current and former employees are included in the lawsuit, after the deli required them to clock in using fingerprints, according to a report.


Homewood Police Hiring Full-Time Officers

Applications are now open. All must be turned in by mail or in person by August 22.


Donate For Pets, Get Produce At NAWS Farmers Market Fundraiser

The second annual Farmers Market Fundraiser is scheduled to be held Aug. 27 at Resale for Rescues in Mokena.


Got Legal Woes? Talk To A CBA Attorney By Phone For Free This Saturday

Call a lawyer this Saturday, Aug. 20, and get some free legal advice from a Chicago Bar Association attorney.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of August 15

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.


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