HS Rape Lawsuit | Carjacking At Hotel | Shots Fired, Gun Charges

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Lockport HS Student Was Sexually Assaulted By Classmate: Lawsuit

The suit has been filed in Cook County court regarding allegations of a 2022 sexual assault of a student.

Carjacking At Gunpoint Outside Tinley Park Hotel: PD

The incident happened Sunday at a Holiday Inn near 183rd and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park police said.

Gun Charges For 2 Men After New Year's Shots Fired: Midlothian PD

Multiple people were seen shooting into the air just after midnight Jan. 1, Midlothian Police said.

Man Denied Ride In Snowplow Climbs In Anyway: New Lenox PD

The man, 39, blocked the snowplow driver in the street and demanded a ride to a gas station to buy cigarettes, New Lenox police said.

Former Infant Jesus Of Prague Pastor Dies At 97: Archdiocese

Rev. William "Bill" J. Flaherty died Thursday, Jan. 4. He was pastor emeritus at the Flossmoor parish now known as St. Veronica.

1 Injured In Fire At Orland Park Assisted Living Facility: OFPD

The fire happened Sunday just before 8 a.m., officials said.

Woman Seriously Injured In Christmas Day Hit-And-Run, Driver Sought

Chicago police are looking for the driver of a blue Chevy Monte Carlo with temporary Indiana plates that struck a woman in Marquette Park.

Masks Required For Silver Cross Visitors Starting Jan. 8

The mask requirement is in response to an increase in respiratory viruses, hospital administrators said Friday.

Homewood Police Department Hiring Entry Level Officers

Applications must be in by Feb. 27.

McAuley Volleyball Standout Ellie White 'Gatorade Player Of The Year'

"Without Ellie, I am not sure they would have won the state championship," rival coach says of Mighty Mac outside hitter Ellie White.

Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle Resumes Wednesday, Jackpot Over $204K

Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts raffle pot climbs to over $204,000. The next big pick is Jan. 10 at Crestwood's At the Office Bar & Grill.

Flossmoor Classical Concert To Aid Efforts To Fight Food Insecurity

Free Jan. 14 concert is intended to inspire donations to Homewood-based Open Access, with goals to address food insecurity for families.

Countdown To Fleadh: Oak Forest Fleadh Back For 15th Year March 2

Oak Forest's 2024 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun including a 5K, parade live music, and more, set for March 2.

Tinley Man Brings Karaoke, 'Little Something Fun' To Oak Forest Spot

Walter Narsolis has again reinvented space at 162nd and Cicero Avenue, this time with a spotlight on karaoke.

Flossmoor Seeking Volunteers, Donations For Day Of Service

Find out where helping hands, donations are needed for the Day of Service Jan. 15.

Worth Township Assessor Open For Cook County Board Of Review Appeals

Worth Township Assessor will assist taxpayers in filing an appeal or obtaining information for their appeal. Best to call before Jan. 31.

Pat's Mac Pack Honoree At Little Company of Mary 'Crystal Heart Ball'

Tickets are now available for the OSF-Little Company of Mary 'Crystal Heart Ball,' Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Museum of Science and Industry.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of January 8

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.