Southland's Top Stories of 2016: Incredible People, Unsettling Crimes, Breaking News

The end of this year has been so dramatic that it might be hard to remember what happened during the rest of 2016. But don't worry — we have you covered with a recap of the most popular south suburban news from the past 12 months.

Check them out:

Suburban Doctor Used Cat Saliva and Vodka to Make His Own Vaccines for Kids: Officials
The Flossmoor, Illinois, doctor was mixing up the vaccines at his office, which was a mess, officials said.

New Photos of 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado Surface

Two, never before published images of the actual funnel cloud that tore through Oak Lawn on April 21, 1967 have resurfaced in an “icky” attic.

Senator Turned Pizza Delivery Guy for a Day Fends Off Attackers

Four against one in mugging against State Sen. and former NFL linebacker Napoleon Harris. We'll give you one guess who won.

'Oh God, We Better Call': 911 Call in Oak Forest Double Murder-SuicideCoworkers worried for Margaret O'Leary-Joost's wellbeing called 911 panicked.

Creepy Clown Sighting Reported in Worth

Social media was all a-twitter with the reported sighting of a creepy clown in Worth

Longtime Tinley Park Resident, Retired Teacher Wins $1,050,000 Lottery Prize

Sue Swanson bought three, $1 tickets on her 68th birthday

High School Pals Tied Together in 2011 Parent Murder Case to Finally Stand Trial

They were high school seniors when the parents of one were brutally murdered. Now juries will decide their fates.

LW West Community Mourns Death of Senior

Adam Hippleheuser died just days before his scheduled graduation.

High School Student Charged in Palos Hills Sex Assault; Dad Says Son Has Alibi

Police say a 17-year-old boy may be tied to similar crimes in Palos Hills and Hickory Hills. His father says his son has an alibi.

Grow Cubs, Grow! Manhattan Woman Paints Love for Team on Lawn

Done by hand—and that's a LOT of red, white, and blue

A Mom, A Bridge and Two Suicides Thwarted

The Miller family knows too well the moment a man stood poised to leap to his death. The mom who saved him? Her son once stood there, too.

Illinois Teen Attacked by Shark: 'Thought My Whole Leg Was Almost Gone'

Homer Glen teen recounts moment he felt shark clamp down on his leg while on vacation in the Bahamas.

'My Baby Isn't Coming Home:' Mother Speaks Out About 9-Year-old Daughter's Drowning

Alsip police continue to investigate Michigan girl's drowning in a DoubleTree Hotel pool. The girl's mom says her daughter knew how to swim.

Oak Lawn Man Added to FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' List

Luis Macedo, 28, whose last known address is the 6200 block of West 90th Place, in Oak Lawn, marks the 507th addition to the FBI's infamous list of rogues, murderers and robbers.

'You Weren't a Bad Person:' Alsip Woman Writes of Losing Sister to Heroin Addiction

Sara Hruska writes about her 27-year-old sister Laura's battle with addiction, who died of a suspected heroin overdose last month.

Man Defied Orders to Drop Gun During Parking Lot Brawl: Cops

Bail set at $300000 for Orland Park felon accused of firing shot in air outside bar.

Transgender Snark on Lockport Biz Marquee 'Just Satire,' Owner Says

Business owner tells Patch his sign is just a joke and he doesn't deserve to be called a bigot.

Stranger Surprises Frankfort Special Needs Boy, 8, with Tickets to World Series

Dominic Steinhauser is a bubbly little boy who can become very, very ill. He's also a huge Cubs fan who just got the chance of a lifetime.

Justice Department Sues, Claims Tinley Park Violated Fair Housing Act

The suit seeks a court order requiring Tinley Park to approve the hotly debated Buckeye development The Reserve.

What would you like to read about in the new year? Let us know in the comments below.