Miss a day, miss a lot. Let’s get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, August 3.
Kids Found With Realistic Guns At Park, Homewood PD Warns Parents
Two kids with what police determined to be BB guns were found at Pinewood Park Tuesday.
Caller Warned He’d Come With Rifle After Bombs At Hospital: NLPD
The male caller told police Tuesday that he had placed 12 bombs throughout Silver Cross Hospital. Police continue to investigate.
Man Shot And Killed During Robbery Outside Gas Station In Lansing: Police
The 53-year-old died at the scene, police said.
Love Is In The Air At South Side Reilly’s Daughter Couples Reunion
Estimated to have brought over 1,000 couples together, the South Side Irish pub will host a reunion Sunday, Aug. 6, in Oak Lawn.
Flossmoor Woman Convicted Of Identity Theft, Theft To Pay Back $200K
Santila Terry, 51, fraudulently billed a state agency for speech therapy services that were never provided.
Know Before You Go: Taste Of Orland Back For 20th Year Of Food, Fun
The Taste of Orland Park will be held Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6 at the Orland Park Village Center.
‘Let’s Fight This’: Lifelong Manhattan Woman In Breast Cancer Battle
Michelle Onofre will have a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery to fight breast cancer. She’ll face weeks of recovery time.
Tinley Park Kids’ Curbside Café Back To Help Local Charities
The café is open Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 22 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wheelchair Softball World Series Returns To Ozinga Field
Twenty teams from 17 states and three countries will compete for the biggest prize in wheelchair softball at Ozinga Field, Aug. 3-6.
Christmas In July 5K A Hit, Successful Fundraiser For Orland Nonprofit
Community Services Foundation hosted its first Christmas in July 5K on July 25, with more than 100 runners participating.
Tinley Park Woman Joins Elite Group, Graduates Merchant Marine Academy
A Tinley Park woman has achieved an elite honor after four years of education and intense training.
Zacamo Bowl Honors Frankfort Native’s Legacy By Giving Back
The 6-on-6 flag football tournament honoring former Providence Catholic and Notre Dame athlete Zac Plantz has raised $200,000 in two years.
Moraine Valley’s Neighborhood Resource Fair Empowers Families
Local non-profits and academic departments will take part in Moraine Valley’s Neighborhood Resource Fair Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Beverly Theatre Guild Holds Auditions For ‘Guys And Dolls’
The community theater group will be casting “Guys and Dolls.” Sign up for a slot to audition Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 at Morgan Park Academy.
Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ Calendar Photo Contest Kicks Off Soon
The photo competition calls for photos of weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals, and unidentifiable people taken at the preserve.
Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago Showcases Hindu Culture At D.C. Festival
Members from the temples brought programs, panel discussions and demonstrations about the Hindu religion and culture to the fest.
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