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1 Dead In Shootout At Pool Hall | Arrest In Murder | No Charges For Mongo's Widow | Driver Fatally Shot ID'd

ALSO: Man caught lurking in library | Charity hockey game set | Moms find purpose in grief | Bazaar at brewery | 2 titles for dance team

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 24.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 24. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 24.


Oak Lawn Man Identified As Victim In Bridgeview Double Shooting Outside Pool Hall: Police

The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the victim in a double-shooting outside a pool hall as 31-year-old Juan Rendon of Oak Lawn.


Arrest Made In January Slaying Of Oak Forest Man, 68: Police

A Dolton man, 19, has been arrested in connection with the slaying of an Oak Forest man last month, police said Monday.

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No Charges Filed Against Misty McMichael After Frankfort Arrest: State's Attorney's Office

Misty McMichael was arrested Friday in Frankfort for misdemeanor domestic battery. However, prosecutors have declined to file charges.


Chicago Man, 42, ID'd As Driver Fatally Shot In Harvey: Medical Examiner

The incident happened in the early morning hours Friday. The man crashed into two homes after being shot while inside his car, police said.

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Tinley Park Man Arrested After Loitering In Library's Children's Section, Scuffling With Police: Joliet PD

The incident happened at a Joliet Public Library location on Feb. 18, Joliet Patch reported.


Saints Hockey Club, Orland Police & Fire To Face Off For Charity

The Saints & Sirens charity hockey game is set for Friday, March 13.


4 Moms Linked By Child Loss To Lead Weekend Retreat For Others Like Them

'4 Loss Mamas Retreat' will be held May 1–3 at Baker Hill in Manhattan, giving mothers who have lost children a place to connect in comfort.


IL State Rep Wants To Name 'Official State Sandwich'

Rep. Ryan wants Italian beef named the new "Illinois State Sandwich," but first it must topple Springfield's Signature Horseshoe sandwich.


Flipside Bazaar Back At Tinley Park Brewery, More Than A Dozen Artists Lined Up

The bazaar featuring local artists and makers is set for Sunday, March 1.


Old Quarry Middle School Dance Team Takes Home Two State Titles

Old Quarry won the state championship in the open pom category and the jazz category in the junior high division.


Lemont Approves Redevelopment Plan For Main, Maley Area

The Village has adopted a TIF district for the area at Main and Maley.


Lemont Board Approves New Public Works Storage Barn

The Village approved the barn contract for $2,480,655.


Mt. Greenwood Native With Musical Roots, Erin Larkin, Named South Side Irish Parade Queen

This is Erin Larkin's second time entering the South Side Irish Parade Queen selection.


Orland Park Mayor To Present 2026 State Of The Village Address

State of the Village address set for Tuesday, March 31 at 12 p.m., at the Orland Park Civic Center.


Flossmoor School District 161 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 3

Registration set for March 3. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment.

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