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2 Killed When Car Hits Tree | Trooper Injured In Shoot-out, Suspect Killed | Man, 28, Dies In Wrong Way Crash

ALSO: Bicyclist dies day after hit by car | Fire that killed 4 probed as arson | Driver in fatal crash detained | More Narcan distro boxes

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The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, May 26. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, May 26.


Kankakee Co. Corrections Officer, 22, And St. Anne Woman, 21, Killed When Car Hits Tree: Coroner

The single-vehicle crash happened early Sunday morning in Momence.


Indiana Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop Shoot-out, Suspected Shooter Killed: State Police

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The incident happened on I-94 just after midnight Tuesday, Indiana State Police said.


Man, 28, ID'd As 1 Killed In I-80 Wrong-Way Crash With Semi: Coroner

The crash happened on I-80 West near Briggs Street Monday.


Search Underway For Missing Boy, 15: Homewood PD

Homewood police on Tuesday afternoon are using bloodhounds and a drone to look for the teen.


Tinley Park Bicyclist Dies Day After Being Struck By Car, Crash Remains Under Investigation: Oak Forest PD

Cheyenne Shuey, 18, died after being struck at 159th and Ridgeland Avenue.


West Englewood Fire That Left 2 Adults And 2 Children Dead Being Investigated As Arson

The fire is believed to have started outside the home and is being investigated as an arson, Chicago police said.


Chicago Man Detained In I-290 Chain-Reaction Crash That Killed Uber Passenger, Injured 4

The Yukon's electronic data recorder revealed that 2.5 seconds before the crash, the vehicle was traveling 65 MPH, prosecutor said.


The Koscinski family recently rewarded 16 student-athletes following their passions to college, a nod to their late son and his dreams.


Narcan Distribution Box Added At New Lenox Village Hall, 10 More Placed Around Will County

The Will County Health Department has added 11 more Naloxone red boxes, saying making it more available has helped decrease overdose deaths.


Mosquitoes In Will County Test Positive For West Nile Virus: Health Dept.

The mosquitoes were from a batch collected in Mokena, officials said.


Mokena Man Arrested In Sharon Lane Shooting, Standoff Indicted On All Charges

A grand jury on Thursday indicted Scott Sumrall on all charges against him in connection with the May 5 incident on Sharon Lane.


Lockport Launches Route 66 Public Art Initiative

23 benches will be displayed downtown Lockport from Memorial Day through Labor Day.


Village Launches 'OP Alert' Emergency Notification System For Orland Residents

Alerts include emergency incidents, severe weather, traffic and road closures, and other public safety advisories.


Burbank Seventh-Grader On Her Way To DC To Compete In Scripps National Spelling Bee

Liberty Junior High student Kirsten Cerdenia, 13, will represent South Cook County in the National Scripps Spelling Bee, May 26 to May 28.


Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation Helps Fund 69 Grant Requests

69 grants were announced for a total over $80,000 for VVSD schools


Lockport Awards Lead Replacement Project For Final 60 Lead Water Lines

The replacement of the final 60 lead water service lines in the City is well ahead of the federal deadline of 2037.


Romeoville Board OKs New Indoor Playground Equipment

The Jungle Safari indoor playground is located inside the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road.

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