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Patch Roundup: Quadriplegic Father Nominated 'Best Dad on Wheels'; Fatso's Burglarized

Rainbow Spotted Over Original Rainbow Cone Location • Cupcake Artistry • Tree Lands on Orland Park Home • Homewood Restaurateur, Former Trustee Charged with Domestic Battery.

Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's south suburban region:

Palos—Power Line Catches Fire Near 123rd and 88thNo one was injured when a power line started arcing near the 123rd Street and 88th Avenue intersection in Palos Park Monday night, after a severe storm with high winds blew through the area.

Homewood-Flossmoor—Homewood Restaurateur, Former Trustee Charged with Domestic BatteryPolice say a woman's hand got cut on a barbecue grill during a backyard confrontation.

Orland Park— Tree Lands on Orland Park House During StormA house near 147th Street and West Avenue was damaged by a falling tree during Monday night’s storm with heavy winds. Elsewhere in the village, over 1,800 locations were without power during the night.

Find out what's happening in Orland Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Tinley Park—Could Cubs Turn to the South Side? Zabrocki Wants ClubIn a letter to the Chicago Cubs chairman, Mayor Ed Zabrocki suggested the club look at the village and the grounds of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center as a potential new home.

Chicago Heights—After 4 Days in the Dark, Residents' Power Finally RestoredFollowing storms earlier in the week, some Chicago Heights residents were left without power for up to four days, as ComEd worked to fix downed lines, shorts and other electrical issues.

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Oak Forest—Does Oak Fest's Musical Lineup Hit a Sour Note With You?Readers have been talking about this year's lineup, which includes American Idol's Chris Medina.

Oak Lawn—Fatso’s Works to Recover from Monday Night BurglaryAfter burglars broke into Fatso's late Monday night, the burger and hot dog joint is working to recoup its losses, and the restaurant's fans are eager to help.

Evergreen Park—Half Pound of Weed Recovered During Traffic StopOfficers uncovered 256.8 grams of marijuana from inside the SUV of a Rockford man.

Beverly-Mt. Greenwood—Photo: A Rainbow Over Rainbow ConeA rainbow fell just above the Original Rainbow Cone ice cream shop Thursday evening. 

Frankfort—Frankfort Looking to Develop Acreage on Route 30A 150-acre parcel on the north side of Route 30 between Route 45 and Pfeiffer Road may be the location of a new Panda Express, among other developments.

Mokena—Wheelchair-Bound Mokena Father Nominated 'Best Dad on Wheels'A quadriplegic father didn't let his injury stop him from becoming a dedicated coach and an inspirational author.

New Lenox—Cupcake Artistry Captures Attention With Skills and SmilesCupcake Crazy owner Sherri Van Etten shares some nifty cupcake decorating tips.


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