Gun 'Threats' At Schools | Suspects In Slaying Jailed | Banana Mystery

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 7.

Pair Accused In Slaying Of 31-Year-Old Mom At ATM Ordered Detained

A judge ordered the 2 people accused of gunning down 31-year-old Jonnie Angel Klein at an ATM to be detained following a court hearing.

James Hart Student Made Threat Of Violence At School: Principal

Officials said the threat was made Wednesday; the school learned of it Thursday. The student was intercepted at school Thursday morning.

Student's Joke Of Gun Inside Crete-Monee HS Prompts Lockdown: PD

The rumor of a weapon inside the school led to a lockdown and heavy police presence at the Crete high school Wednesday afternoon.

BananaGate: Manhattan Man, Others Befuddled By Bananas On Train Tracks

For over a year, bananas have been appearing on train tracks in Elwood. It's a delightful mystery that's piqued the interest of many.

Country Club Hills Woman, 38, ID'ed As Victim Fatally Struck By Car

The woman was struck in the early morning hours Tuesday, police said.

Metra Police Save Man From Jumping Off 127th Street Bridge

Metra police pulled the despondent man standing precariously on the railing of the 127th Street Bridge to safety in Blue Island.

Homewood's Hometown Sox Broadcaster Benetti Signs Deal With Tigers

Jason Benetti, a 2001 Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate, will be the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers after eight seasons with the Sox.

Tinley Bulldogs 'Completely Different Team' Ahead Of Super Bowl

The Bulldogs overcame a 25-0 loss to the New Lenox Warriors, who they will face in Sunday's Lightweight Division Super Bowl at St. Xavier.

'Finally A Reality': Banging Gavel Brews Sets Grand Opening Date

The long-awaited grand opening of Tinley Park's newest brewpub is finally set.

One More Step Before Eastern Avenue Reopening: Manhattan Mayor

The north/south road is newly rebuilt, freshly paved, and just waiting for rubber to hit it.

Orland Chamber Taps New CEO, Former Lead At Stellwagen, Humphrey House

Sarah Stasukewicz was appointed to the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce role last week.

OL Daisies, Brownies Collect 1M Pop Tabs For Ronald McDonald House

Oak Lawn Daisies and Brownies of Troop 65782 pull together to collect 1 million pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House.

Guess How Many Homewood Street Lights, Win A Ride On Santa's Sleigh

The contest kicked off Nov. 6 and will run through Nov. 30.

New Lenox Tax Rebate Application Out To Residents, Deadline Approaches

The property tax rebate program will refund 100 percent of the Village-specific portion of taxes paid. Deadline to apply is Dec. 15.