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Dad Charged In Infant's Murder Arrested | Slaying Caught On Camera | 'Largest Drive-Through Light Show' Opens

ALSO: Bus driver honored for protecting girl | Flagger in critical condition | Fat Ricky's owner dies | American Sale to shutter all stores

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 12.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 12. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 12.


Man Charged With Murder In Infant Son's Death Arrested In Montana After Multi-State Search: Report

Kelsey Simmons was taken into custody in Montana on Tuesday, Nov. 10. He's charged in his son's 2022 death at a Monee truck stop.


Surveillance Cameras Capture Killer Shooting Anti-Violence Leader, Accepting Cash After Slaying: Prosecutors

Alex Morris, 54, was allegedly seen on surveillance shooting Andre Thomas multiple times at close range, prosecutors said.

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'World's Largest Drive-Through Light Show' Ready To Glow In Orland Park

World of Illumination's "Cosmic Sleighride Christmas" opens at Orland Square Mall Nov. 14, running through Jan. 3.


Construction Worker Still In Critical Condition, Investigation Ongoing: Palos Park PD

The driver of the vehicle, an 82-year-old man, has been released from the hospital, police said.

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LTHS Bus Driver Honored For Bravery, Intervening During Child's 'Concerning Interaction' With Unfamiliar Car

Bus driver Owen Flemming was honored for his "extraordinary bravery and commitment," including taking action to protect an 8-year-old girl.


Romeoville Business Leader, Beloved Community Member Dies

The Romeoville restaurant announced the news of its founder's death on Wednesday.


Renewed Hope As Lost Dog Believed Spotted In Kankakee, His 'Person' Won't Give Up

Jenny Grant said she's certain the dog spotted Nov. 5 in Kankakee is her Belgian Malinois Grimm, missing from Homer Glen/Orland Park.


Marist President Larry Tucker '79 Announces Retirement After 29 Years

Larry Tucker announces retirement after 29 years of leadership at Marist and 40 years of Catholic education at the end of the school year.


'End Of An Era': After Deal To Sell Company Falls Through, American Sale To Shutter All Locations

American Sale's family owners are getting out of retail; a liquidation sale is ongoing.


Newly-Opened Romeoville 7 Brew Offers 'Caffeine For A Cause' This Weekend

From Nov. 13-15, a limited menu on a "pay-what-you-want basis" will raise donations for Heart Haven Outreach.


New EV Fast-Charging Station Coming To Pilot Travel Center In Alsip

The new site features four 350 kW fast-charging stalls to get EV drivers charged up and back on the road at the Alsip Pilot Travel Center.


'Shop And Gather' Saturday At Our Lady Of The Ridge/St. Linus Fall Craft Show'

Shop And Gather' Saturday At Our Lady Of The Ridge/St. Linus Fall Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 14, at the St. Linus Cardiff Center in Oak Lawn


Smith Village Hosts DMV, I-Cash Pop-Up Monday For Seniors 65 And Older

Older residents age 65 or older can find out if the state owes them money or get DMV services Monday, Nov. 16, at Smith Village.


Community Tree Lightings Set

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