'I got my start in Hammond'

Hammond native Andre Weems, a New York cartoonist, returned to speak to kids during the 12th annual holiday party Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center. Weems also will speak to Hammond High School students.

'I got my start in Hammond'

Hammond native Andre Weems, second from right, joins Ronald Couch, from Majestic Star Casino, as they distribute gifts to Boys & Girls Club members Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.

'I got my start in Hammond'

Hammond native Andre Weems, a New York cartoonist, displays a clip from his cartoon, "Bum Bum Jones" while speaking to kids from seven Lake County Boys & Girls Clubs Monday night at the Indiana Welcome Center.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood's Khapri Alston, left, hugs Darell Combs after the Thunderbirds beat Andrew at Tuesday's basketball game in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Andrew's Tyler Hook, left, tries to stop Thornwood's Khapri Alston during Tuesday's game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood's head coach Paul Slavich reacts to a call with 11 seconds left in the game Tuesday giving Andrew the ball at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood's Johnte Shannon, right, drives into Andrew's Jawad Adekoya during Tuesday's game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood's David Fuller, right, drives past Andrew's Jubril Adekoya during Tuesday's game at Andrew in Tinley Park. The Thunderbirds beat the Thunderbolts 57-55, earning the T'birds first place in the SouthWest Suburban Red Conference.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood head coach Paul Slavich gives instructions to Robert Blissitt, center, and Patrick Bolton during Tuesday's game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood's Darell Combs, center, strips the ball away from Andrew's leaping Glorind Lisha during Tuesday's game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

With seconds remaining in the game, Thornwood's David Fuller, right, strips the ball away from Andrew's Jubril Adekoya during Tuesday's game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood's Khapri Alston, right, blocks a pass by Andrew's Jubril Adekoya during Tuesday's game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood players Ahmad Baine, from left, Darell Combs and Justin Kennedy celebrate beating Andrew on the way to the locker room Tuesday at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Andrew's Jubril Adeloya, left, and Thornwood's Khapri Alston go after a loose ball Tuesday during a game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Andrew's Jawad Adekoya, left, and Thornwood's Khapri Alston go after a loose ball during Tuesday's game in Tinley Park.

Thornwood secures SWSC Red title share

Thornwood's Ahmad Baine, right, stops a shot by Andrew's Jubril Adekoya during Tuesday's SouthWest Suburban Red Conference game at Andrew in Tinley Park.

T.F. North senior Sabrina Montgomery

T.F. North senior Sabrina Montgomery puts up a shot against Andrew senior Nicole Botich in the class 4A regional semifinal game at Marist High School on Tuesday.

T.F. North head coach Tim Zasada

T.F. North head coach Tim Zasada argues with a referee after recieving a technical foul in North's class 4A regional semifinal game against Andrew at Marist High School on Tuesday.

T.F. North senior Schenia Battle

T.F. North senior Schenia Battle puts up a shot against Andrew junior Tiana Karopulos in the class 4A regional semifinal game at Marist High School on Tuesday.

T.F. North head coach Tim Zasada

T.F. North head coach Tim Zasada gives instructions to this team in their class 4A regional semifinal game against Andrew at Marist High School on Tuesday.