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Smash-And-Grab Spree | Haunting For Good | Elton And Whitney Tribute

Plus: Chicago Heights Man Killed In Crash | Artists With Disabilities | False Shooting Reports On Social Media | Thief Thwarted | more.

These are the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Oct. 25.
These are the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Oct. 25. (Shutterstock)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Oct. 25.


Armed Robbers Smash And Grab $35K In Purses In 1 Minute: Orland PD

One suspect had a sledgehammer; a second had a wire cutter. The robbery took place Friday at Von Maur in Orland Square Mall, police said.


Haunting For Good: Manhattan Family Raising Awareness For Misophonia

Paige Hesser, 14, has misophonia, which causes strong, negative reactions to sounds that others would have little to no reaction to.

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'Elton and Whitney ' Tribute Show Headlines Spartan Foundation Benefit

Oak Lawn Community High School will host a musical tribute Nov. 4 to Elton John and Whitney Houston benefitting the Spartan Foundation.


Chicago Heights Man, 31, Killed In I-94 Crash In Indiana

The crash happened on I-94 just before 7 a.m. Saturday.

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Artists With Disabilities To Sell Art, Holiday Cards At Tinley Gallery

The Community Services Foundation has organized an art fair at The Painted Turtle, where the artists will have a chance to show off.


False Reports Of Shots Fired In Mokena Spread On Social Media: Police

Misinformation quickly spread on social media Monday about shots fired near Berkot's. Mokena police investigated and found no evidence.


'I'm Not Having It:' Homewood Man Thwarts Thief In the Act

John Edwards interrupted something — but he's not sorry about it. He hopes to inspire greater vigilance among his neighbors.


Change In Venue For Community Forum On Police, Citizen Relations

The forum will still take place Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. Only the location has changed.


Services Set For Beloved St. Damian Priest And Former Associate Pastor

Rev. Francis Scanlan died Wednesday, Oct. 19. He was 87. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26.


NAWS Pet Of The Week: Mya

Meet Mya, a 5-year-old female brindle mixed breed.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of October 24

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.


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