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FBI Still Hunting Groom | Cyclist Killed IDed | Shots Fired In Scuffle

PLUS: New Lenox man remembered | Bookstore shutters | Drag Queen Bingo chatter | Tool thief on the run | Fall Fest back | Wine, wine, wine!

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Sept 1.


Bridegroom Remains Lone Chicago Fugitive On FBI's Ten Most Wanted List

The hunt continues for Arnoldo Jimenez, who is wanted for the May 2012 murder of his bride, whose body was discovered in her Burbank condo.


Several Shots ‘Accidentally Discharged’ In Frankfort Square: Sheriff

The Will County Sheriff's Office said no one was injured and no arrests had yet been made.

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5K To Help Tinley Park Couple Provide Housing For The 'Unrentable'

Filling the Gap helps provide stable housing for people looking to rebuild their lives.


Krapils Owner Remembers Scoring 1st Touchdown In EP Mustangs History

Ron Muersch scored on a 60-yard pass play from Jim Baker as Evergreen Park beat Bremen, 6-0, in the first game in program history in 1954.

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Bicyclist Identified In Fatal Crash With Burbank Police Vehicle

Denise "Dee" Blidy, 66, was a retired nurse and a resident of Burbank. She died of injuries after being struck by a Burbank police vehicle.


'Drag Queen Bingo' For Kids Inappropriate Use Of Library Funds: Pekau

GOP congressional candidate Keith Pekau believes "85 to 90 percent" of ILo6 voters find Downers Grove Library drag queen event "bothersome."


Rent Hike, Flailing Sales Force Closure Of Homewood's Bookie's: Owner

The independent bookstore is something unlike most found anywhere else. It's uniqueness, ultimately, could not pay the rent.


Wanted Wednesday: Cops Looking For Culprit Who Stole $2K In Tools

A man is seen on surveillance footage stealing power tools from Home Depot in Orland Park late last month.


4 Legionnaire's Disease Cases Tied To Burbank Church Have Recovered

St. Albert the Great Church completed a remediation plan following CDC guidelines after four cases of Legionnaire's were tied to the parish.


Beloved New Lenox Man Remembered For Endless Energy, Kind Guidance

Former Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Foundation member Greg Zibricky died Sept. 2. His family pays him tribute.


St. Michael's Fall Fest Back Up And Running

The parish's annual fall festival with live entertainment, carnival, food and more is back this year, set for Sept. 15–18.


Wine Fest Scheduled For Sept. 17 At Round Barn Farm In Manhattan

The annual fundraiser features live music, food vendors, a silent auction and, of course, plenty of wine.


Bremen District 228, Jewel-Osco Partner In Vaccine Drive At OFHS

Oak Forest High School will host a vaccine drive on Oct. 7. A variety of vaccines will be available.


Local Artists To Showcase Work At Park Forest Art Fair

Artists from Frankfort and Mokena will exhibit their artwork at the 66th annual art fair.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of September 5

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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