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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:

Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Advisory Issued For Suburban Cook County
With COVID-19 cases surging throughout the region, public health officials urged everyone in Cook County to stay home for 30 days.

'Trump Needs An Off-Ramp' For Exit From White House: Lipinski
Outgoing Congressman Dan Lipinski offers parting thoughts on Donald Trump and hopes Republicans will give President-elect Biden a chance.

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Lucky Blue Island Woman Wins $250,000 In Illinois Lottery
"Expect the unexpected," says Robyn Roney , who won $250,000 playing the Illinois Lottery's Sapphire 7 scratch ticket.

First-Grader Struck And Killed By Car In Oak Lawn: Police
The 6-year-old boy was a student at Hometown Elementary School, D123 superintendent said.

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Clock Ticking For Illinois Facebook Users To File Claims
Illinois Facebook users have until Nov. 23 to file for cut of a $650 million settlement with Facebook over its use of biometrics.

Tinley Actor And TikTok Star Signs His First Major Movie Deal
Ismail Taher is a first-generation Chicago-based, Palestinian-American actor and influencer. Taher heads to Michigan to begin filming soon.

Silver Cross Seeing Higher Hospitalizations Than In Spring Peak
During its peak in the spring, the hospital said it had 82 patients. On Tuesday, the hospital had 104 COVID-related patients.

School-Aged Virus Cases Again See High Numbers In Will County
Data as of Nov. 5 shows that Joliet is the Will County town with the most new cases for the week of Oct. 26.

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'She Has The Warmest And Most Giving Heart': Tinley Park Hero
Manhattan Village Hall, Police Lobbies To Close Due To COVID-19
Hills Chamber Organizing Food Drive For Elsie's Pantry
Volunteers Collecting Personal Care Items For Homeless Vets
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Henry
SSC Paralegal Program to offer virtual open house Dec. 10
Virtual Family Reading Night Event at SSC
Lockport Approves Grant Request For Downtown Building
‘Has A Huge Heart And An Incredible Work Ethic’: Oak Forest Hero
The Marian Catholic Cheerleading Team 'Steps-Up' For Shoe Drive
School Resource Officer Shares Experience as a Published Author
1 D161 School Rated 'Exemplary,' 5 Schools 'Commendable' By ISBE
Glenwood Academy To Host First-Ever Virtual Gala
District 228 Welcomes New National Honor Society Inductees
Frankfort Approves Homestead Commercial Development
Hickory Creek Students Selected For Honor Bands, Orchestra
Lemont Decreases Liquor Licenses As 2 Businesses Close

District 228 Welcomes New National Honor Society Inductees
Frankfort Approves Homestead Commercial Development
Hickory Creek Students Selected For Honor Bands, Orchestra
Lemont Decreases Liquor Licenses As 2 Businesses Close
Lockport Senior Gathers Donations For TLC Animal Shelter
Orland Residents Announce Candidacy: People Over Politics Banner
Orland Park Village Board Members Vote Unanimously To Reduce Trustee, Clerk Salaries By 25 Percent
Bridgeview Judge, Probation Officer Test Positive For COVID-19
Village of Orland Announces New Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau To Seek Re-Election In April 2021
GoFundMe Set Up For 5-Year-Old Beau Dowling's Second Cancer Fight
Local Nonprofit Focuses On Essentials For Families This Winter
CHSD170 Implements Plans to Combat the Surge in COVID-19 Cases
EPCHS Unveils Military Wall For Veterans Day
Marie Newman Embraces President-Elect Biden's Call To Heal Nation
Beverly Hills 5K Turkey Trot Goes Virtual In 2020
Richards Football Coach Honored In IHSA's 'Teacher Spotlight'
Palos Park Police Cadets Kick Off Holiday Food Drive
Oak Lawn Voters Told To Leave After Waiting Hours In Line To Vote
Cunningham Urges Local Businesses To Apply For BIG Grants

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