35 Years For Sex Crimes | Expressway Homicides Solved | Ballot Drama

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Evergreen Park Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking, Child Porn, Escape

Brian Johnson, 59, received a 35-year sentence for sex-trafficking and other offenses in federal court.

5 Chicago-Area Expressway 2023 Shooting Homicides Solved: ISP

Chicago area expressway shootings are down 32 percent compared to this time last year, by 51 percent 2022 and 71 percent in 2021, ISP says.

Jim Dodge Will Remain On Orland Ballot After Objection Withdrawn

Dodge will remain in place to challenge incumbent Mayor Keith Pekau on April 1, 2025.

Homewood Sisters' Hot Cocoa Stand A Sweet Tradition In Its 21st Year

Sisters Mara and Kayla Winfrey have grown up, but have not outgrown a sweet idea of a hot chocolate stand to benefit charity.

Offers Of Help Pour In For Crestwood Condo Fire Victims

The Crestwood Fire Department will accept gift cards to Target, Walmart and supermarkets for victims displaced by the Dec. 4 condo fire.

Take The 2024 Patch Tour O' Holiday Lights

Patch has rounded up the best residential and business holiday light displays in Chicagoland.

Homer Glen Investigating Options After Water Rate Increase

On Dec. 5, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $110 million rate hike for Illinois American Water.

Beers, Burgers, And A Holiday Bazaar Back At Tinley's Flipside Brewing

The artisan market will feature a dozen artists and vendors at the brewery on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Oak Forest Culver's Named Among Top 5 In Country, Competing For $50K

Culver's Crew Challenge competition recognizes the best of nationwide chain's 1,000 locations.

Manhattan Family's Loss, Grief Inspire Nonprofit For Others Like Them

A fundraiser for "Siblings Among The Clouds" was held Sunday, Dec. 8 and Monday, Dec. 9 at Grounded Coffee Bar in New Lenox.

Forest Preserve Hosts December Dash Virtual 5K

The first 100 participants to complete their 5Ks will receive a December Dash long-sleeve shirt to commemorate their participation.

Bolingbrook Native Named General Manager Of WNBA Team

Morgan Tuck joined the Connecticut Sun franchise in a front office role in May 2021.

Orland Township Assessor's Office Open For Property Tax Appeals

Orland Township is open for appeals to the Cook County Board of Review until Dec. 17.

2nd Annual Southwest Job Fair Set To Connect Job Seekers, Employers

The Southwest Job Fair will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Save the date.

Better Not Pout Because Santa Is Coming To Worth Township Center

Skip the long lines at the mall and bring your kiddos to Worth Township Center in Alsip, Dec. 10-Dec. 12 to see a GREAT Santa for FREE.

100 Pretty Purses Wraps Up The Year With Fundraiser

The local branch of 100 Pretty Purses is part of a nationwide initiative which has distributed more than 70,000 purses to women veterans.