Man Shot 5 Times | 2 Schools To Close? | Boy In Burning Car Shot First

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Attempted Murder Charge In Tinley Park L.A. Fitness Shooting: PD

A Chicago man has been charged after police said he shot another man 5 times outside the fitness facility Thursday evening.

School Closures: Summit Hill Board To Decide Schools’ Fate

The Summit Hill District 161 Board of Education will meet Wednesday. The agenda lists two school closures as an action item.

Boy, 15, Found In Burning Car Had Been Shot At Another Location: CPD

Community activists offer $1,000 reward for information to the arrest of the teen's killers.

Man, 19, Shot During Attempted Carjacking: Homewood PD

The incident happened in the 17900 block of Halsted Street Sunday around 7:30 p.m., police said.

A Very Merry Film Crew Rolls At Tinley Park's Hirsch Family Lights

A crew from a well-known movie and TV show network visited the home on Nottingham Drive Monday evening.

Girl's Christmas Wish Is To Pay Off School's Lunch Debt—She Almost Has

A 10-year-old girl with New Lenox roots is hoping to help out her new community—specifically families in need at her new school.

Baker's Hot Cocoa Bomb Fundraiser For Oak Forest Family Extended

A hot cocoa bomb fundraiser for the daughter and family of slain Oak Forest woman Lauren Pikor will now last through the end of December.

Mexican Restaurant Coming Soon To Former New Lenox Pizza Hut

A sit-down Mexican restaurant will open soon in the vacant Pizza Hut building.

'Overwhelmed': Tinley Park Family Wins Great Chicago Light Fight 2023

The Hirsch family's display on Nottingham Drive was crowned the winner of ABC7's Great Chicago Light Fight 2023.

South Suburban Humane Society To Close Homewood Adoption Center

The nonprofit announced on Friday that it will close the Homewood facility located on 183rd Street.

Perfection: Richards Sophomore Shoots 300 Game For Girls Bowling

Richards High School sophomore Ulyssa Garcia was on fire bowling a perfect 300 game against Evergreen Park Community High School.

Flossmoor Holiday Lights Parade Set For Dec. 21

The parade will kick off at 4:30 p.m. from the Public Works Garage.

New Lenox In Final Land Acquisition For Roundabout: Mayor

Mayor Tim Baldermann updated residents about the project late last week.

Plans For Addition At Hadley, Homer Junior High Out For Bid

Superintendent Craig Schoppe said the addition will connect the two schools, and that the bid could be awarded in January.

'Family Effort' Leads To Illinois Jr. Celtics' Second National Title

The program's 13-U team got some unexpected motivation and used a 41-8 Super Bowl victory in Orlando to claim back-to-back championships.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 18

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.