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3M In Data Breach | Scares, Suds At Haunted Car Wash | Stolen Safe

PLUS: Man, 48, donates organs after sudden death | Celeb chef-backed spot to open | Top tacos! | Vendors needed for cheer showcase | New CBD

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Oct. 20.


3M Patients May Be Affected By Advocate Aurora Data Breach

Advocate Aurora Health said online tracking technologies may have exposed data in Illinois and Wisconsin through patient portals.

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Suds, Scares And Screams At Haunted Car Wash In Orland Park

Tommy's Express Car Wash will take on a new look as a tunnel of terror. But hurry! It'll only last three days!

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Ex-Employee Accused Of Stealing Safe Full Of Cash From Former Employer

Palos Heights police said the Alsip man was captured on video removing a safe from Take 5 Oil Change.


Midlothian Man, 48, Donates Organs After Dying Of Cardiac Arrest

The family of Daniel Howard is grieving following his unexpected death Oct. 14.


Chuck Lager America's Tavern Ready To Open In Orland Park

Backed by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, the restaurant swooped into the vacant Granite City, and opens to the public Oct. 25.


ZAP! Taco House In Mokena Named Best New Restaurant In Area

Mokena's best kept secret is finally out after the taco house was voted the Southland's Best New Restaurant for 2022.


Mokena Native Creates Way To Anonymously Donate Online To Charities

Silent Donor was created to allow people and companies to give to charitable organizations without revealing the source of the donation.


NAACP To Host Voting Rights Event In Homewood

The event will be held Oct. 29 at the Homewood Public Library.


Stan's Donuts Celebrates Grand Opening Saturday In Oak Lawn Mariano's

Stan's Donuts celebrates its grand opening in Mariano's Saturday, Oct. 22, with a chance to win a year's supply of free donuts.


SunKissed Greenz Offers Locally-Grown CBD, Hemp Products In New Lenox

Misty Nelson, of Frankfort, owns the company that uses locally-grown CBD and hemp products that are made on site in its own laboratory.


'Kids Helping Kids' As Fire Buddies, Students Sell Shirts At Andrew HS
A volunteer effort to support children battling illness is getting more support and visibility, helping it grow.


Crafters and Vendors Wanted For The Greatest Cheer Showcase
Bedazzle over 400 athletes and their families with your bows and bling at the SWMFL cheer competition Nov. 13 at Richards High School.


Marian Catholic To Put On 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'

Students will take the stage this weekend, with evening performances Friday and Saturday, and a matinée on Sunday.

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