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No Bond In 'Heinous' Attack | Road Rage Threat To Shoot | Bones Found

PLUS: Siblings mourn mother's sudden death | Waffle-ly unique shop coming to Tinley | Irish celebrations scheduled | Metra upgrades

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 5.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 5. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, Jan. 5.


Judge Denies Bond For Wisconsin Man Accused Of Attacking Crete Couple

Attorneys for Michael Liu were seeking a reasonable bond for Liu, who faces 18 charges, including the attempted murder of his in-laws.


Skeletal Remains Found In Beaubien Woods: Officials

A member of the public found the remains Tuesday morning near Doty Avenue and 130th Street, Forest Preserves police said.

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Driver Threatened To Shoot Another In Road Rage Incident: Homewood PD

The incident happened in the 17700 block of Halsted Street, police said.


New Lenox Siblings Mourn Mother's Death Just Six Years After Their Father's

Longtime New Lenox residents, the DeVries siblings are grieving their mother less than 10 years after also losing their father.

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Longtime Friends Bring Gourmet Waffle, Sweets Dream To Tinley Park

Three friends came up with a business concept that's waffle-y unique, they said, and they're excited to open in Tinley Park.


Orland PD Giving Out Steering Wheel Locks To Hyundai Owners

The police department will distribute steering wheel locks that have been donated by Hyundai.


Tinley Park Irish Parade Set For March 5

Anyone interested in marching in the parade has until Feb. 17 to submit an application.


Countdown to Fleadh: 14th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh Set For March 4

Oak Forest's 2023 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun such as a 5K, parade live music, and more, set for March 4.


Metra Upgrades SouthWest Service Line, Adds Weekday Trains

Metra will increase the number of weekday trains on the SouthWest Service Line from 12 to 30, starting Jan. 16.

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