1 Dead In Shooting | Alibi In Homicide? | Car Plows Into Hookah Lounge

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 30.

1 Dead, 1 Wounded After Shots Fired Inside Burbank Home: Police

Police said two men were found shot after officers saw a man run into a home in the 5300 block of State Road, then heard gunshots.

Defendant In New Lenox Homicide Says He Has Alibi, Victim's Mother Says 'BS'

Kevin Johnson is being held in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old Charles Baird. His lawyer now says he has an alibi witness.

Car Plows Into Hookah Lounge, Driver Charged With DUI

An Oak Lawn man out an I-bond for aggravated battery of a police officer, drove his car through Hookah Hype in Chicago Ridge, police said.

Horses To Star As Salvation Army 'Bell Ringers' At New Lenox Walmart

Horses will be outside the New Lenox Walmart Saturday, Dec. 2.

From Fist Bumps To Dad Jokes, H-F's Dad Squad Making A Difference

A band of almost 90 volunteers makes up the group, which has helped to bring a renewed sense of community to Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

Baker's Hot Cocoa Bomb Blitz To Benefit Oak Forest's Pikor Family

Sweet Creations by Patrick is holding a hot cocoa bomb sale, with a large portion of proceeds going to family of a slain Oak Forest woman.

Search On For 2024 Chicago St. Patrick's Parade Queen

Young women of Irish ancestry aged 18 to 29 have until Jan. 5 to submit applications for Chicago St. Patrick's Parade queen.

Volunteers Sought For Flossmoor's Annual MLK Day Of Service

The effort attempts to turn Jan. 15 from a day off to a "day on" as residents are paired to work with area not-for-profit organizations.

Hickory Creek Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Heads To State Tournament

The team, which is undefeated, will play St. Jacob Triad at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2.

Frankfort Arts Association Plans Expansion To New Space

The association, which has exhibit spaces at Studio C and Frankfort Village Hall, will have a space of its own at 20 S. White St.

Flossmoor Appoints New Finance Director

Assistant Finance Director is appointed to replace retiring Director Scott Bordui.

Christmas Cookie Stout, Holiday Spirit On Tap At Flipside Brewing

Flipside Brewing is preparing to release its newest Christmas cookie-inspired beer, with other holiday events lined up.