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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:

Settlement Reached In Abuse Lawsuit Involving 'Predator Priest'
Former altar boys who claimed they were abused by Fr. Norbert Maday in the 1970s, reached an $880K settlement with Archdiocese of Chicago.

Bears Should Move To Arlington Heights, Build New Stadium: Poll
More than 6,000 people responded to our Patch poll regarding the future of the NFL franchise and a potential move to the Chicago suburbs.

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Good Samaritan Finds, Returns $400 Lost By Tinley Girl
"This is a testament to our town," a mother said after a stranger turned the money, intended to pay for horse camp.

Racial Incident Becomes 'Teachable Moment' For Homewood Mom, Kids
Vernita Becton was helping her boys deposit earnings into an ATM when the police arrived after getting a report of "suspicious" activity.

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Indiana Fireworks: Where To Get The Biggest Bang For Your Buck
Indiana's lax fireworks laws have Illinois residents running across the border to stock up for July 4th.

Activist Jedidiah Brown Ended 'Abusive' Relationship With Chicago
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: The former activist talks about his break with his first-love city and how he now feels more open, truer to himself.

Jeremy Hylka Makes 1st Criminal Court Appearance
A former long-time teacher at Joliet Catholic Academy, Jeremy Hylka is represented by Plainfield attorney JohnPaul Ivec.

Former Markham Mayor Gets 2 Years For Bribery Scheme
Former Markham Mayor David Webb had taken part in a $300,000 bribery scheme while in office.

Matteson High Schooler To Compete In Miss Illinois Teen Pageant
High school sophomore Nia Williams is set to compete in the 2021 Miss Illinois Teen USA Pageant, representing Matteson.

Wow! Houses

Vintage Home, 2 Fireplaces, Shaker Cabinets, Finished Basement
Lovely Quad, Family Room, Soaring Cathedral Ceiling, Deck, Pool
Spacious Lemont Entertainer's Paradise Offered Up At $1.5M
Frankfort Custom Beauty Offers Privacy On Manicured Lot For $899K
Secluded Wooded New Lenox Custom Masterpiece Hits Market At $3.9M
Spacious Mokena Gem Situated On Manicured Lot Lists At $1.35M
House With 2 Kitchens For Sale In Chicago Heights

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Roaming Raccoons, Mesmerizing Moon And Lazy Lake: IL In Photos
Child Dies After Being Shot Inside Burbank Home
Fireworks Hijinx: Exploding Mailbox, Juvenile Mischief
White-Gloved Robbers Target South Side Drug Stores: Police
Palos Hills Police Put Out Porch Fire
Man Who Crashed Into Burbank Home Was Wanted For Homicide: Cops
Red, Sporty Car Tied To 'Suspicious Incident' In Circle Park
Fifth Person Dies In Englewood Mass Shooting
Gas Station And Food Purchases Made With Stolen Debit Card: Cops
Apartment Fire In Lemont, No One Injured: Cops
Game Grabber Takes Over $1K In Games From Orland Library: Police
Tinley Park Police Investigating Robbery Shooting
Tinley Park Man Arrested After Sexting 14-Year-Old Girl: Sheriff

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Worth A Look

Jonathan Newman Named Executive Chef At Frankfort's Jimmy O's
Windy City Thunderbolts: Bolts Return Home June 25th Through July 1st
Tinley Park Village Treasurer To Retire After 37 Years Of Service
$56M Mega Millions Winner Aware He Won, But Hasn’t Come Forward
Flossmoor Fest To Kick Off This September
Lemont's Outdoor Water Ban To Continue Until Further Notice
Veteran Providence Catholic Softball Coach Biesterfield Retires
Noonan Academy Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
The Pandemic Trimmed Its Business, But Salon Is Growing Again
Pitbull To Make Pit Stop In Tinley Park On 'I Feel Good' Tour
Tee Off Halfway To The South Side Irish Parade
Mokena Village Board Violated Open Meetings Act: State AG Office
Rosati's New Lenox Looks To Expand To Full-Service Restaurant
Frankfort Student To Take Part In Young Leaders Conference
Lincoln-Way Central Softball Team Finishes As State Runner-Up
New I&M Canal Bike Share Station Ready For Use In Downtown Lemont
Orland Park Village Board OKs Hotel Incentive Agreement For Hampton Inn
Crystal Tree's Chick Evans Scholarship Winners Recognized At Orland Park Board Meeting
CSX Closes 4 Rail Crossings In 19th Ward Starting Monday
Lemont Sends 11 Wrestlers To State Competition
Palos Park Police Hike DUI Patrols For July 4th Weekend
Author James Klise Speaks At EP Library For Pride Month
Pfizer and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Offered At Moraine Valley
Godspell Jr. Tickets On Sale Now In Lemont
1,004 Lemont High School Students Earn Honor Roll Distinction

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