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Southland Week In Review
Southland Week In Review (Patch Graphic)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Marie Newman Votes To Impeach Trump, Worries About More Violence
The rookie congresswoman was still trying to figure out where the ladies room was when an angry pro-Trump mob raided the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Retired Priest Charged In Deadly Hit-And-Run Accident Dies At 74
St. Michael's Church announces that Fr. Paul Burak, who was accused of striking and killing a teacher and injuring another, died Jan. 11.

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5,703 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Will County
5,703 people in Will County are fully vaccinated after receiving both doses, public health data shows.

Chicago Heights Man Threatens To Kill Dems At Inauguration: Feds
Louis Capriotti, 45, is charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, according to a criminal complaint.

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Marquette Bank, Beverly Bike Go Extra Mile for CWC Giveaway
EP's Christmas Without Cancer's Annual Bike Contest Spreads Cheer Around: Two local winners, Marquette Bank, Beverly Bike, Pat Mack's Pack

County Board Member 'Falsely Attacking' Village: Homer Glen Mayor
The mayor accused Steve Balich of spreading misinformation about apartments being built in Homer Glen.

Trolls Wrongly Accuse Retired Firefighter Of Capitol Riot Murder
Retired Chicago firefighter David Quintavalle was grocery shopping and celebrating wife's birthday in Chicago during Capitol insurrection.

CH Park District Officials Question Expenses After Library Audit
Commissioners are questioning expenses made in 2020 after finding an apparent link to the library audit revealing $400k of misused funds.

Wow! Houses

$726K Lemont Home With 4-Car Garage, Wooded Lot
$299K New Lenox Ranch With Unfinished Basement, Updated Kitchen
$495K Frankfort Townhome With Open Floor Plan Near Downtown
$639K Mokena Home With Laundry Chute, Marble Fireplace
$634K Homer Glen Home With 3-Car Garage, Pond Views

OMGPD

DEA Scam Targets Area Doctors And Seniors By Threatening Fines
UPS Employee Slain In Apparent Homicide-Suicide: Police
Mailboxes Tampered With, Contents Stolen In Palos Park
Dan McLaughlin Opposes Police Reform Bill After Mayor's Call Out
Orland Fire District 'Strongly Condemns' Police Reform Bill
Orland Police Chief Joe Mitchell Opposes Police Reform Bill
Drug Possession, DUI: Lemont Police Reports
4 DUI Arrests During Will County Sheriff's Enforcement Campaign
Tinley Park Police Department Says Beware Of Car Seat Misuse
Tinley Wine & Spirits Burglarized Again, Register Stolen: Manager

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

Neighbors Plan Car Parade For EP Resident Heading To Army
Young Adults Can Connect With Careers At Moraine Valley
Hines VA-Enrolled Veterans Age 65+ Can Now Receive COVID Vaccine
Dick's Sporting Goods Construction Begins At Chicago Ridge Mall
Animal Lovers Hope Archdiocese Halts Killing Deer At St. Casimir Cemetery
CTU Car Caravan Friday To Protest Return To In-Person Learning
Evergreen Park Residents Asked To Weigh In On Lousy Mail Service
Lemont Realty Executives Collects Toys For Kids Fighting Cancer
New Children's Bookstore Coming To Downtown Lemont
5 Lincoln-Way Students Receive Flight Academy Scholarships
Franciscan Health executive elected to hospital association board
Tinley Park Receives Over $720K In CARES Act Funding
Rich Township Schools Distribute 900K Meals To Students In 2020
Forest Preserve District Shares Boating Safety Information
New Bird-Friendly Glass Installed At Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserves Of Cook County To Host Day Of Service In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr.
'Invisible Inspirations': Bremen High School Students Help Peers
Forest Preserves Police Welcome Two New Canine Officers
Lockport Township High School Announces First Semester Honor Roll
Lockport Helps Keep Businesses Afloat With Duck Art Installations
District 233 Superintendent Search Survey Open
Explore Growing Industries In A Free Career Webinar Series
USA Today Names Palos Hills In 'More House For Your Money' List
Alsip Business Owners Donate $500 To Recreation Organization
3 People Rescue Elderly Resident From Crestwood House Fire
Marquette Bank, Beverly Bike Go Extra Mile for CWC Giveaway

IN MEMORIEM

Fr. Paul Burak Asked Questions That 'Penetrated Your Soul'
Obituary: Debra Grace “Debbie” Snyder
Obituary: Bob Voss, Former Head Football Coach At Marian Catholic
Stuart Lewis Deniston, 79, Formerly Of Flossmoor Passes Away
Virginia Kozlowski (nee Pajor)
David J. Daum
John E. Schmidt
Jonathon Victor Jaroszewski
Marlene Tortorelli

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