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Sex Assault Claim At HS | Halloween Mass Shooting | Smash & Grab Crew

PLUS: Woman turns 100 | Residents urged to attend alleged cop shooter's bond review| Pets needed for shelter calendar | A town 'at a boil.'

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Nov. 1.


H-F High School Student Alleges Sexual Assault By Another: Police

A female student at Homewood-Flossmoor High School told school officials Monday that she had been sexually assaulted at the school.


Mass Shooting On Halloween Night, Up To 14 Shot On West Side Of Chicago

Chaos erupts in Garfield Park when up to 14 people, including possibly three kids, were shot in a drive-by shooting, CPD says.

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Burglary Crew Hits Several Tinley, Orland Businesses In One Morning

The group threw paver bricks through windows to get into the businesses, police said.


Residents Urged To Attend Bond Review For Cop's Accused Shooter

A bond review hearing is set for Nov. 3 at Leighton Criminal Courts for one of three men accused of shooting CPD Officer Danny Golden.

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Tinley Park Woman Turns 100, Has Her Cake And Eats It, Too

Tinley Park's Pauline Cotrano became Tinley's newest centenarian Friday, Oct. 28, and her family planned a bash for her big day.


Flossmoor 'At A Boil' After Police Shooting, Residents Seek Solutions

A forum held Saturday, Oct. 29 was heated at times as officials tried to foster conversation following a fatal police shooting in July.


Mokena Photographer, No-Kill Shelter Partner To Produce Pet Calendar

Photographer Jean Lachat and NAWS are seeking sponsorships and photos of local dogs and cats that will be featured in the charity calendar.


1 Person Injured After Driver Turns Into Path Of Oncoming Semi: ISP

Police said the driver of a Ford Explorer was taken to the hospital after the crash, which took place on Route 52 near Cherry Hill Road.


Oak Forest's 'Bill The Band' Suffers Stroke While Mourning Partner

Bill Ehm was mourning the death of his partner Barb when he suffered a stroke. A longtime entertainer in the area, family shares his story.


Popular Christmas Without Cancer 'Harvesting Hope' Benefit Returns

Christmas Without Cancer's popular fundraiser returns Nov. 5 at 115 Bourbon Street, featuring exciting raffles, games and live music.


Get The Facts On Opioid Addiction Prevention Thursday In Manhattan

The free educational program is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Anna McDonald School in Manhattan.


Give Your Pumpkins To This Tinley Park Farm To Feed Animals

You don't have to toss your pumpkins! They can be used to feed farm animals!


NAWS Pet Of The Week: Charles

Charles is a 5-year-old male grey tabby.


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