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Southland Week In Review: No fancy water tower | Spa's licence revoked | 3-year-old shot | Monarch fest.

The top news of the week from Chicago's south suburbs.
The top news of the week from Chicago's south suburbs. (Patch Graphic)

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

Parolee Charged In Burbank Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Girl
Burbank police say Marquis Myles followed St. Laurence student off of bus and then forced her into an alley. Bond hearing set for Friday.
ALSO: Girl Kept Sex Assault A Secret After Parolee Threatened Her: Cops
Homophobic Comments, Harassment Alleged By Ex-Mokena Firefighter
A former Mokena firefighter says that although he's heterosexual, fire officials made homophobic comments and sexually harassed him.
Dixmoor Residents Claim Same Police Officer Shot Their Dogs Dead, No Record Of It Was Kept
CBS 2 has heard from residents who claim the real number is much higher than four.
Homewood Chase Bank Robbed Friday
A Chase bank branch on Dixie Highway in Homewood was robbed Friday. The suspect fled the scene in an Audi.
Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Car: Police
Anna Marie Clobuciar, 88, of Palos Heights, succumbed to injuries after being struck by a car in Palos Heights, police said.
Woman Shot, Killed Outside Dolton Nightclub
The shooting of Angelneka Smith, 31, comes amid a spate of gun violence that has left multiple people dead in Dolton in recent weeks.
New Lenox Teen Hospitalized From Vaping, Parents Call For Change
A New Lenox teen became Colorado's first confirmed case of "a sudden and severe lung illness due to vaping," her mother said.
Art Studio Owner Found Guilty of Possessing Child Porn
“He cannot escape his own words and morbid curiosity,” judge says when handing down guilty verdict for James Sonntag.
Mokena Fire District Extinguishes Apartment Complex Fire
One person was evaluated for smoke inhalation, but was not taken to the hospital, the district said.
Paranormal Convention Coming To Bridgeview
Learn how to channel the dead, participate in a seance, see Svengoolie and more at the Unknown World of Paranormal Convention Sept. 21.
Orland Officials Say No To Fancy Water Tower
Orland Park's trustees said no to a decorated water tower designed to appease east-side businesses owners who say they've been neglected.
Village Revokes Golden Spa's Business License
The business can no longer do business in Lemont, the mayor said.
LW East Football Flag Carriers Honor Those In The Armed Forces
The player carrying the flag that week is honoring a family member or friend that is currently serving or has served in the US Armed Forces.
Matteson Principal Resigns Weeks After CPS Watchdog's Sexual Misconduct Findings
In a letter to parents, District 159 said Chicago Public Schools sat on the results of a sexual misconduct investigation for weeks.
Girl, 3, Shot In The Head, Critically Wounded In Chicago Heights
The girl appears to have been hit by a stray bullet while she was in the back seat of her mother's car.
ALSO: Chicago Heights Toddler Shooting Was Targeted Incident: Police
Chicago Heights Native Creates Women's Empowerment Movement
Women’s Empowerment Coach Gina Bell created the Tears & Tulle Movement to send a rainbow tulle skirt to 52 women across the United States.
Lake Katherine's Renowned Monarch Fest Takes Flight This Sunday
Four hundred butterflies will be released into tents for the public to enjoy Sept. 15 at Lake Katherine's famous Monarch Butterfly Festival.
Geeks Unite At Southside Comic Book Show
Get in touch with your inner geek at the South Side Comic Book Show this Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Apollo Recreation Center in Alsip.

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