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Mourner Shot | Firefighter Dies | Teen Bikes 180 Miles For Cancer

SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Horse In Dan Ryan Romp On The Mend | 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient Organizes Toy Drive | Kim Foxx Won't Charge Cop

Southland Week In Review
Southland Week In Review (Patch Graphic)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Mourner Shot Outside Cemetery
During a funeral procession, a man was shot near Mount Hope Cemetery on 115th Street, and a second person was injured by shattered glass.

Kim Foxx Won't Charge Officer Who Fatally Shot Jemel Roberson
Prosecutors' account conflicts with that of some witnesses, who said Roberson was wearing a "SECURITY" hat and heard no verbal commands.

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Firefighter, 29, Dies After Dive Training Exercise
Dylan Cunningham of the South Holland Fire Department died Wednesday evening.

Horse Injured In Dan Ryan Ride On The Mend In Tinley Park
NuNu the horse was transported to Forest View Farms in Tinley Park after sustaining numerous injuries, according to state police.

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Woman, Baby Found Dead In Lockport Home: Police
The woman and 14-month-old were found Friday morning on Hamilton Street.

4-Year-Old Childhood Cancer Patient Organizes Toy Drive
Tinlee Kimbrough was excited to donate all the toys and said, "so the other kids can be happy too."

Teen Bikes 180 Miles To Raise Awareness For Childhood Cancer
13-year-old Kayla Rompala bikes over 180 miles for the Great Cycle Challenge.

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IN MEMORIAM

Former Southwest Principal Denise I. Thomas Dies At 70
Laura D. Kister nee (Hamilton)
Alvin J. Aronson
Genevieve Staffan

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