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Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans performs Feb. 2 at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary.

Entertainment calendar for the Southland and northwest Indiana

February 1, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Here is a calendar of entertainment events happening in the Southland and Northwest Indiana.

Lameatria Kennedy looks around the Diva Design Creations booth Saturday at the Richton Park Community Center.

Richton Park’s Small Business Pop Up offers a gift to small business owners and residents

November 26, 2023 at 2:31 p.m.

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the days following Thanksgiving offer some of the biggest and busiest sales events at some of the biggest stores and on some of the...

Shepard's Jovan Thomas (52) pulls down a rebound against Morton Grove Academy during the District 218 Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic in Blue Island on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

Football pairings and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

November 21, 2023 at 4:16 a.m.

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas. Email Daily Southtown results to southtownsports@gmail.com, Beacon-News, Courier-News and...

Benet's Aniya Warren (8) keeps a ball in play in the second game against Glenbard West during the Class 4A St. Charles North Sectional championship match on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Football pairings and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

November 2, 2023 at 3:08 a.m.

Batavia's Ryan Boe (21) throws under pressure against Lincoln-Way East during the third quarter of a nonconference game in Batavia on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

High school football pairings for the Southland and the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas

October 23, 2023 at 12:32 p.m.

Here are the first-round pairings by the Illinois High School Association for the Southland and the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas. Class 1A (6) Aurora Christian 7-2 vs....

Southtown letters: Baffled by support for Donald Trump

March 12, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.

Writer doesn't understand systems A recent contributor to letters reminded me, once again, that our schools may have been neglecting teaching civics, economics and history. It was not the first...

Brie is a 5-year-old female terrier that is attentive, smart and eager to please. She would be a good family dog but needs to be the only animal in the home. She loves children, long walks, cuddling on blankets and her toys.

Pets of the week

October 2, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the...

Southtown letters: Grateful for Boy Scouts gift

October 3, 2023 at 7:12 p.m.

Our family would be remiss without sharing our gratitude to the Boy Scouts at Elizabeth Seton Church in Orland Hills. Apparently their labor of love was making full size patriotic...

Children participate in a drawing activity at a previous Awe of Nature Festival at Midlothian Meadows Forest Preserve. The event returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7.

Awe of Nature Festival at Midlothian Meadows about connection people with each other and the land

September 27, 2023 at 4:13 p.m.

When the Awe of Nature Festival returns to Midlothian Meadows from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7, there will be opportunities to interact with animals at a petting zoo...

Charm is a 2-year-old female brindle mix who is a friendly and outgoing dog that likes to go on walks and play with her toys. She would make a wonderful family dog, but needs to be the only pet in a home.

Pet of the week

September 26, 2023 at 11:13 p.m.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the...

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