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A third person has been charged in the murder of retired Chicago firefighter Dwain Williams, who was killed in a carjacking in Morgan Park on December 3 after exiting the Let’s Get Poppin’ popcorn shop. 

On Saturday, December 26, Devin Barron, 20, was charged with felony degree murder and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Barron also faces misdemeanor drug possession charges. He was arrested in Lansing. He was due for a bond hearing Monday, December 28, and was ordered to be held without bail.

On Friday, December 18, Dwain Johnson, 18, of Gary, Indiana, was charged with first degree murder, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated attempted vehicular hijacking. He was arrested in Oak Forest. Johnson is being held without bond. 

A 15-year-old boy was charged Thursday, December 17 as a juvenile with first degree murder and armed robbery. Because he is a juvenile, the name is not being released.

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OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center announced that 24 providers on staff have been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor of 2021 by Chicago Magazine.

Honorees were nominated by physicians nationwide who were asked to consider such factors as clinical excellence, bedside manner, education and board certification. Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels.

OSF HealthCare proudly congratulates the more than 500 physicians who come from all over the Chicagoland area to practice at the hospital and are certified in a wide array of specialties. Thank you for serving with the greatest care and love. Please join us in saluting the following physicians—staff at Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park: Dr. Abdallah Altarshan, Dr. Charles Berkelhammer, Dr. Vincent Muscarello, Dr. Wadah Atassi, Dr. Paul Crawford, Dr. James Rydel, Dr. Kenneth Resnick, Dr. Benjamin Ticho, Dr. Krystyna Gal, Dr. Silvio Marra, Dr. Steven Soltes, Dr. Nirav Thakkar, Dr. Curtis Walsh, Dr. Steven Pierpaoli, Dr. Bassem Chaar, Dr. Ronald Myint, Dr. Jayanthi Ramadurai, Dr. Kidanu Birhanu, Dr. Florie Ann Gonsch, Dr. Piyush Buch, Dr. Harshad Mehta, Dr. Arthur Itkin, Dr. Michael Schwartz, and Dr. Melvin Wichter.

Some of these physicians are independent providers,– not employees of the Hospital.

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Michele Pettiford stepped her new role as president of the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) Board of Directors on January 1. She plans to “hit the ground running,” looking back at the lessons of 2020 to evaluate BAPA’s goals for 2021.

“We are still navigating an international pandemic that has impacted every aspect of our daily lives,” Pettiford said. “Last year, BAPA’s staff devoted countless hours to managing a new normal, creating innovative programs like the Porch Concert Series and Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk; devoting time and energy to assist local businesses and pour economic resources into commercial districts; helping to feed the hungry; and being a liaison and resource for local schools.”

All of these aspects will transition into BAPA’s platform for 2021.

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Marist High School has announced that four seniors have received the prestigious Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship. Daniel Gillerlain, Sarah Hughes, and Ryan Rosenberg were recently notified of the award. A fourth senior wishes to be unnamed at this time. 

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