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Teen Shoots Couple | Good 'Clean' Fountain Fun | Cop Comes Home

PLUS: Police stand by cause of death call | Local group helps with hoarded dogs | Street fair and Oktoberfest | Man crashes into cars, runs

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for August 23.


South Siders Give CPD Officer Danny Golden Warm Welcome In Beverly

19th Ward residents cheer Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden who was left partially paralyzed in a shooting trying to break up a fight.


Alsip Teen Accused Of Shooting Couple Out For Stroll in DuPage County

After getting into a confrontation with the couple, Glendale Heights police said the teen returned and shot them both.

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Cops 'Confident' In Medical Examiner's Ruling In Driver's Death

Oak Forest police responded to questions about the determination that one driver in a two-car crash earlier this month took his own life.


Teen Caught On Camera Pouring Hand Soap Into Fountain: Police

The Tinley Park Plaza Fountain was filled with bubbles on Monday. Surveillance footage led police to the culprit.

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Chicago Man Turns Himself In, Charged In Killing Of 3 Men: Police

Tavis Dunbar faces three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after cops said he intentionally struck the men—one who was from South Holland—with his car.


Oktoberfest Getting Ready To Roll In Tinley Park

The event takes place Sept. 16–18 at the 80th Avenue Metra station, with authentic food, drink, and music. Attendees should dress the part.


Local Collie Rescue Helps Spring Dogs From Hoarding Situation

Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois traveled to rural Sherrard to assist with pulling nearly 200 dogs from horrible conditions.


Man Fled Scene On Foot After Hitting Two Cars: Tinley PD

A Chicago man faces charges after he ran a stop sign, hit two cars, and fled the scene on foot, Tinley Park Police said Friday.


Hickory Hills Street Fair Offers Car Show, Crafts, Rides, Beer, Music

The 42nd Hickory Hills Street Fair kicks off Aug. 27 and Aug. 28, offering rides, music, food, beer and blocks of handmade arts and crafts.


VIDEO: Apartments Bulldozed To Make Room For Development In Oak Forest

The apartment building at 157th near Cicero was torn down Monday as the next step toward a mixed-use development.


Street Of Dreams Jr. Theatre To Present Disney's 'Newsies Jr.'

Performances are scheduled for noon and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.


Manhattan Labor Day Party Set For Sept. 4

The event will include a whole day of activities, music, fireworks and more.


NAWS Pet Of The Week: Cat Daddy

Cat Daddy is a 2-year-old male domestic long hair who is looking for his forever home.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of August 22

South suburban death notices and available visitation information.

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