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Connor Williams, who made more of a name for himself with a big performance in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, continued his surge Friday.

A Chicago man, Pedro Tovar, is being held in Cook County Jail after being charged with murder in the deaths of Eduardo Chavez and Corrine Mirelez on New Year's Day in Calumet City.

With 13 homicides in 2023, Harvey recorded the most killings of any Cook County suburb, according to data from the Cook County medical examiner's office, while a dozen homicides were each reported in Chicago Heights and Dolton.

Blue Island City Clerk Raeann Zylman suggested the Hometown Heroes program after seeing similar displays in Lansing.

Upcoming events include Will County’s Eagle Watch, Winter Wonderland festival at Eggers Grove, exhibition of Stagg student art in Palos Park, a mental health seminar in Oak Forest and adult trivia night in Midlothian.

Shameka Leach, a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears who also is a fan of volunteering for charitable causes, will head to the Super Bowl in February after being named Fan of the Year by the Bears.

Maddie Yacobozzi continues to prove she has what it would take to play at the next level, including Thursday night in a 65-31 win over Sandburg.

An Orland Park man, Terrence Clyne, has been charged with a hate crime after he police said he punched a neighbor, who is of Palestinian origin, after an argument about trash cans.

Kelly lost the mansion to foreclosure in 2013, and another musician, Rudolph Isley, of the R&B soul group the Isley Brothers, and his wife, Elaine, paid $587,500 for the mansion later that year.

Folklore Coffee Shop opens in Lemont with a focus on storytelling, including the tales of legends such as Bigfoot.

Janine Williams of Bolingbrook opened The Exhibit House in April on the 4th Floor of Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago.

Christopher Art Gallery hosts Memory exhibition Jan. 2-25 at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights.

Eddie Enright has turned into one of the state's best wrestlers at 157 pounds. Ranked No. 2 in Class 3A, he's undefeated against Illinois competition.

Ben McLaughlin made three 3-pointers in the first quarter as Lincoln-Way Central beat Ag Science 61-28 in a rare Wednesday morning game.

Freshman guards Reagan McCracken and Mackenzie Roesner are already making a difference as varsity rookies for Lincoln-Way West.

Lincoln-Way East takes over the top spot, while Stagg enters the rankings. Stagg’s Ameli Sanchez is the player of the week.

Area residents honored for achievements

Terrence Smith faces on Class 2 and one Class 3 felony.

Supporters of the family of Wadee Alfayoumi gathered for a brief hearing in the case against Joseph Czuba, Alfayoumi's alleged killer, at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday.

Here are all of the Tribune Food and Dining team’s guides to different food and restaurants throughout Chicago, from best burgers and Italian beef to beer and wine.

The Sports Field Management Association named Tom Dedin Field at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox Field of the Year in the Schools and Parks Baseball division of its national competition.

Annexed to Tinley Park last summer, Dendrino's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge has closed after operating since 1969 and being the local late-night watering hole.

What’s going on at your church? Let us know by sending us an email including time, date, place and public contact information at least two weeks before the event or reservation deadline at religion@southtownstar.com.

Crime reports from south suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.

An apartment fire at 87th Street and Roberts Avenue in Hickory Hills appears to have been caused by cigarette materials igniting bedding, officials said.

Alfonso Arroyo and Angelica Rodriguez met while waiting for a bus that was late.

Families at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Advovate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Fransciscan Health Olympia Fields and Silver Cross Hospital, welcomed new babies just hours into the 2024 year.