Shots Fired, Man Lies | Tobacco Shop Robbed | Fire Sparks In Outlet

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 14.

Man 'Randomly' Fired Gun, Told Police Someone Shot At Him: Homewood PD

A 32-year-old man faces a gun charge after an incident early Tuesday.

Tobacco Shop Robbed: Oak Lawn Cops Release Details On Robbery

An employee of Tobacco Island told Oak Lawn police the three suspects entered the store Tuesday evening and started grabbing merchandise.

Orland Hills Home Uninhabitable After Fire Sparks In Basement Outlet

The homeowners evacuated and were not injured in the Tuesday night fire.

Harvey Man Convicted In Money Scheme Centered Around Strip Club

The 71-year-old Harvey man was sentenced Monday in Chicago.

'It's All Them': H-F's Smith Credits Players For 500 Career Wins

Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball coach Tony Smith says his players have made finding success easier, leaving him to just not mess it up.

Rookie Posen Cop Lauded For Role In Nabbing ATM Homicide Suspects

Posen Ofcr. Eduardo Gonzales was praised for his keen eye and restraint in nabbing two suspects in the slaying of Jonnie Angel Klein, 31.

Expect More Police At Stores, Malls: Orland, Tinley Police Chiefs

Leaders from Orland Park and Tinley Park met Dec. 12 in a forum about crime trends and what they're doing to keep people safe.

Manhattan Boy, 4, Treated To Lights Surprise, 'Magic' Before His Eye

Firefighters volunteering with the Lights and Ladders Brigade on Saturday decorated the home of Manhattan's Blevins family.

'It Means The World': New Lenox Mom In Cancer Fight Treated To Lights

Firefighters volunteering with the Lights and Ladders Brigade on Saturday decorated the home of New Lenox's Scott-Galan family.

Suspense Builds, Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Jackpot Reaches Over 190K

Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts raffle pot has swelled to $190,680. The next big pick is Dec. 20 at Crestwood's At the Office Bar & Grill.

Santa To Deliver Do-Rite Donuts To Orland Families Christmas Day

Orland Park families can place their orders online by Dec. 20 to be added to Santa's delivery route.

New Orland Park Program Alerts Police To 'Occupant With Autism'

The Village of Orland Park program uses decals to let responders know about individuals with specialized needs in homes or vehicles.

Second Chicago-Area Buffalo Wild Wings GO Opens Saturday In Crestwood

The first 50 guests in line at the new Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Crestwood on Saturday, Dec. 16, will get free wings for a year.

Windy City ThunderBolts Open Clubhouse Saturday For Holiday Open House

Meet Santa, run the bases and tour the clubhouse Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Windy City ThunderBolts Holiday Open House at Ozinga Field. Free.

Get Creative With Santa Saturday At Acorn To Oak Studios

Kids ages 3-12 are invited to spend a fun morning with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 16, crafting a snow man canvas at Acorn to Oak Studios.