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The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, April 22.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, April 22. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, April 22.


'Hundreds' Of Juveniles At Sky Zone During Brawl, 1 Citation Issued So Far: Orland Park PD

The incident happened at Sky Zone Sunday, April 20, with an initial call to police coming at 7:30 p.m.


Gunman In Halloween Mask Pistol-Whips Man, Demands Gold In New Lenox Home Invasion: Cops

The incident happened Wednesday, April 16, in the 500 block of N. Cooper Road.

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Semi Driver Was On Meth At Time Of Fatal Crash In Crete: Illinois State Police

A California man has been charged in an April 16 crash that killed a 40-year-old Chicago man, Illinois State Police said.


Gunfire Hits House In Homewood: Police

The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. Monday, police said.

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Shots Fired At Car In Targeted Incident Easter Morning: Homewood Police

The shots were fired in the 900 block of Elder early Sunday.


Opening Date Set For Tinley Park Chick-fil-A

The location at 162nd and Harlem is set to open Thursday, April 24.


Monarch Butterflies Making Their Way To Chicago Area

Historically, the first sightings in Will County come sometime in May, although in some recent years they have arrived as early as mid-April.


NL D122 Community Mourns Beloved Principal 'Dee'; Award Will Honor Her Legacy

New Lenox D122 lost a "remarkable leader whose impact will be felt for generations," Superintendent Dr. Lori Motsch said.


Casten To Hold Town Hall Thursday At Evergreen Park Community Center

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten will host a town hall Thursday, April 24, at the Evergreen Park Community Center to address local and national issues.


700,000 Tulips, 30 Varieties, 8 Acres: Kuipers Midwest Tulip Fest Set To Open This Week

The fest at Kuipers Family Farm is currently set to open April 23, weather permitting.


Beers, Burgers & A Bazaar: Flipside Spring Market Back With New Curator, 13 Local Artists

The market on Sunday, April 27 is free to attend and features an array of artists and vendors.


Special Needs Resource Fair Set For Saturday At Mount Greenwood Park

Individuals and families can connect with organizations serving the disability community Saturday, April 26, at Mt. Greenwood Park.


Bathroom Goers Rip Off Beer In Retail Theft: Reports

The quartet was last seen fleeing toward a local motel, Palos Hills police said.


Southside Summer Festival Band Lineup Revealed, Tickets On Sale Now

Circle July 19 for Southside SummerFest for Poi Dog Pondering, Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root and Red Pop Fury at Marist's RedHawks Stadium.


Flossmoor Veterans' Time Machine Wins Illinois State Historical Society Award

Flossmoor Veteran's Memorial, Inc. has won the award for its eighth-grade "Flossmoor Veterans' Time Machine" local history program.


Hickory Creek Volleyball Teams Honored By Frankfort Board

Both the 6th/7th grade team and the 8th grade team took IESA state championships.


LTHS Drafting And Design Students Excel At IDEA State Competition

This is the most state champions LTHS has earned in a single year, bringing the total to 17 IDEA State Championships, the school said.

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