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1 killed in rollover | Child porn arrests | Nesting goose guards

PLUS: Accused cop killer then stole bike | DNA leads to the burglar | Man found dead in car | The Mayor’s Sign Saga | Art and garden market back

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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the top stories from Southland for Tuesday May 7.


1 dead in rollover crash on I-57 South Tuesday: State Police

The accident occurred late Tuesday morning on southbound I-57 near 167th Street.


Tinley Park man, 19, arrested on child pornography charges: Police

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Noah McGonigal, of the 8400 block of Dunmore Drive, was arrested Thursday after a lengthy investigation.


Operation Hatch ‘Em: Mama Goose builds nest at Costco, employees guard it

The employees at Costco in Orland Park are all there, waiting for the goslings to arrive in a nest built on a median in the store’s parking lot.


Tate changed clothes and stole bike after killing CPD cop: officials

The Chicago Police Department’s technology-enabled investigation was detailed during Xavier Tate Jr.’s preliminary hearing for the murder of CPD Officer Luis Huesca.


Oak Lawn man caught trying to hit child in Berwyn: police

Investigators determined Sting was posing as a child after discovering the man was sending sexually explicit text messages, the Cook County sheriff said.


Man found dead in car. ID: Coroner

A man found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday in Tinley Park has been identified as a 20-year-old Country Club Hills man.


DNA on ’19 Crimes’ wine bottle leads police to burglar: sheriff

The man took the wine out of the refrigerator and took a sip before putting it back inside, sheriff’s police said. He left behind crucial evidence.


Sign the name of the late Orland mayor. Return, location for family issues

A sign bearing the name of former Orland Park Mayor Frederick T. Owens has been reinstalled, this time on the back of the building, the family said.


“A dream come true again”: Grounded Coffee Bar opens in New Lenox

Frankfurt couple Rachael Giantomasso and Stephen Giannone have expanded their popular Frankfurt coffee business to New Lenox.


The Roma Sports Club expansion is scheduled to open in June

The expansion will add five volleyball courts, five pickleball courts and two basketball courts.


“This One Is It”: Boutique owner opens second location in Manhattan

Sadie Smith West, owner of size-inclusive boutique Posh West, can’t wait to bring her special shopping experience to Manhattan.


Ready to grow? Tinley Art & Garden Market with 30 vendors

The market returns for the second time on Saturday May 11th.


Mai Fest returns to Blue Island with artists, bands, beer and food

The 3rd Annual Blue Island May Fest returns on Saturday, May 11th and features over 100 artisans showcasing their unique, handmade wares, bands and more.


180 Drivers Caught Using Cell Phones in April: Orland PD

Orland Park police released the results of an increased campaign against distracted driving in April.


Vintage tractors roll into Will County for Threshermen fundraiser

The Will County Threshermen’s Association will host its Vintage Tractor Drive fundraiser on Saturday, June 8th.


Actor, Emmy Award winner and the late Gary Sievers inducted into the EPCHS Hall

“Give them hell, Harry!” Actor and three-time Emmy winner Gary Sievers ’68 was posthumously inducted into the Evergreen Park Hall of Fame.


Pop culture fans gather on Saturday for the OLPL Fanfest

The Oak Lawn Public Library will host the popular Fan Fest on Saturday, May 11, featuring all genres of pop culture for cosplay, comics and more


South Suburban Obituaries, Week of May 6

Obituaries and available visitation information for the southern suburbs.