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Southland Week In Review
Southland Week In Review (Patch Graphic)

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Syphilis Outbreak Detected In Far South Side Roseland Area
The syphilis outbreak is prevalent among older heterosexual men living in the Roseland community, Chicago Public Health Department said.

Homewood, East Hazel Crest Pre-Approved For South Suburban Casino
The approval isn't the final step in the process, but inches the proposed Wind Creek casino closer to fruition, officials said Wednesday.

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Bears Quarterback Justin Fields' Vegan Diet Earns PETA MVP Award
PETA named Fields – who began eating vegan in 2020 as a detox and stuck with it — it's Favorite Animal-Friendly Athlete.

Mokena Man Plotted To Have Judge, Police Officer Killed: Police
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office said it became aware of the scheme while the man was awaiting trial in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend.

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Man Charged With Animal Cruelty Of 3 'Emaciated' Horses: Sheriff
William La Rue told deputies he no longer wanted the horses that were found in a barn on his property, officials said.

Sunrise In The Woods, Dogs Near Water And Pink Sky: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

OMGPD

Online Theft, Dirty Graffiti, Unwanted Texts: Palos Hills Police
Armed Thieves Swipe 14 Catalytic Converters
Body of Missing Palos Heights Man Recovered From Cal-Sag Channel
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Mokena Apartment Building: Police
Assault, DUI, Retail Theft, Warrant: NL Police Reports
Man Killed On I-57 ID'd By Coroner
Elderly Man, Woman Killed In Crash Outside Midlothian DMV
Hailstorm Brewing Owner Out After Sexual Misconduct Allegation

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Be A Santa To A Senior This Holiday Season
Advocate Christ Among Best Hospitals For Maternity Care
Give Me A 'W': New Lenox Cheer Teams Place High At State Tourney
Jury Finds Actor Jussie Smollett Guilty On Five Felony Charges
Former Frankfort Man Accused Of 'Swindling' Investors: Feds
Mission Meals Gives Out More Than 300 Meals In Mokena
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Braxton
Santa Returns To Aurelio's In Frankfort, Delivers Special Message
Phillips Chevrolet Nominated For TIME Dealer Of The Year Award
Borg Warner Rezoning Issue Tabled Again
4th Outbreak Reported At Mokena D159: Officials
Tickets On Sale For REO Speedwagon, Styx Tour Stop In Tinley Park
Orland Park Woman Charged With Conspiracy In Bank Scandal: Feds
70 Percent Of Oak Forest Residents Are Vaccinated: CCDPH
Homewood Village Manager Leaves For Crest Hill Job
Smashburger Announces Grand Opening In Orland Park
Orland Park Assistant Village Manager Leaves For Oak Brook Role
Loyola Medicine Plans Groundbreaking On New Tinley Park Center
Books For Beer: Brewery Offers Half Off For Kids Book Donations

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 6

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