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Pedestrian Killed By Car Near Mall | Mom's Photos Led To Molestor's Arrest: PD | Woman, 27, Dies In I57 Crash

ALSO: Man shot to death outside Amazon | Fuel tanks at closed gas station leak | Men accused of shooting at teen | Bicyclist dies in crash

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 30.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 30. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 30.


Palos Hills Man, 66, ID'd As Pedestrian Killed Amid Multi-Car Crash Near Orland Mall: Police

The four-car crash happened Monday morning at 149th and LaGrange Road.


Oak Lawn Woman Killed In Deadly I-57 Crash, IDOT Worker Injured

A passenger vehicle and IDOT SUV had pulled over to the shoulder of I-57 when both were struck by another vehicle, ISP said.

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Mom's Photos Of Man Accused Of Touching 6-Year-Old At Bus Stop Led To His Arrest: Police

James Spencer, 41, accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a CTA bus stop, is a registered sex offender, court documents say.


Man Slain At Suburban Amazon Facility, Food Delivery Driver Wanted: Village

Police say the suspect, a food delivery driver, was still at large.

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Fuel Tanks Under Shuttered Mokena Gas Station Leak, Forcing Village To Intervene: Officials

The property owner did not take immediate action when instructed by the Village, officials said.


Man On Parole 6 Weeks For Drug-Induced Homicide Caught Selling Drugs: Prosecutor

On parole for the drug death of a Hinsdale woman, the former Burr Ridge man is accused of selling crack cocaine to a confidential informant.


2 South Suburban Men Accused Of Shooting At 16-Year-Old To Be Detained

"They drove to where they knew he'd be, that's a threat," the judge said.


Bicyclist, 29, Killed In Crash With Car: Kankakee County Sheriff

The crash happened Monday morning outside of Manteno, the sheriff's office said.


'No Call Too Small': Ducklings Safe After Plucked From Sewer In Orland Park

Orland Park Police and Fire, with Public Works and Animal Control, saved six ducklings after they fell into a sewer Thursday.


Southwest Community Concert Band Holds July 4th Concert In Homer Glen

The band, in its 43rd season, will hold a concert at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church.


Frankfort Resident Wins Silver At 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The Illinois team, which included Frankfort resident Jimmy Moustis, earned silver against Ohio.


Lockport Dance Company Claims 'Studio Of Excellence' Award For Third Time

The family-owned studio opened in Lockport in 2022.


64th Annual Antique Tractor, Steam Engine Show Rolls In To Manhattan Farm

The Will County Threshermen's Association annual show will be held July 16–19 at Spiess Farm.


Orland Fire District Seniors To Grill Up Burgers, Hot Dogs At July 1 Barbecue

The event will be held at Orland Fire District's administration offices on Wednesday, July 1. Residents are invited. Cost is $12 per person.


'I Am All In': New Superintendent Hired In Flossmoor School District 161

Dr. Terrance Sanders to lead District 161, Board of Education announces.

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