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Support For Paralyzed Cop Grows | Cop Shooting Body Cam | Bank Bungles

Plus: Crash victim heads home | Mokena Firecracker weekend | Tinley Park Block Party! | New brews in old space | Baby back bliss | Obits

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with Thursday's Top Southland Stories.


Support Mounts For Off-Duty Chicago Cop Paralyzed In Beverly Shooting

More than $1 million has been raised for Danny Golden, who is paralyzed from the waist down after being shot while breaking up a fight.


Woman Shot Dead By Cops Threatened To Kill Family Member: Flossmoor PD

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Flossmoor police officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave. Body cam footage has been released.


Long Delays, Account Issues As Old National Bank, First Midwest Merge

Hours-long waits, account access issues, missing or malfunctioning debit cards among problems reported by former First Midwest Bank users.

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Motorcycle Crash Victim Who Fought To Save Leg Headed Home

Autumn Majeski received good news this week, after a surgery that was meant to save her leg that had been injured in a motorcycle crash.


Proposed Legislation Would Curb CPD's 'Canceled Day-Off Policy'

Sen Bill Cunningham and Rep. Fran Hurley propose legislation requiring the city to give Chicago police officers a day off each calendar week.


Baby Back Bliss: Contestants Wanted For Frankfort Rib Cook-Off

The deadline for entering the 13th annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off is July 22. The competition is scheduled for July 30.


Former 350 Brewing Owner Brews New Life Into Old, Familiar Space

Erik Pizer has reimagined the space formerly occupied by 350 Brewing in Tinley Park. He soon will introduce his very own Flipside Brewing.


Firecracker Weekend In Mokena Starts Friday

The Mokena Lions Club will host the 34th annual event.


Tinley Park's 2-Day Block Party Set To Kick Off Saturday

The annual block party in downtown Tinley Park has been extended to 2 days this year, with a full lineup of food, vendors, and live music.


Remembering Renowned Pianist, Composer Flossmoor Native Reginald Burke

Professionally known as "Sonny" Burke, he worked with Smokey Robinson and composed for others like Frank Sinatra and The Temptations.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 11

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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