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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library keeps growing in Indiana but Marion County lacks full access
In 85 counties in Indiana, all children under age 5 can register to read free books delivered to their home through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. That’s 31 more counties than a year ago. But many children in the state’s most populous county, Marion, are still waiting for an...
1966 – White Wins Hoosier Century
State Fair Century winner Don White is interviewed in victory lane by Sid Collins. Indianapolis, Ind. (August 26, 1966) – Don White survived a spinout on lap 99 to win the State Fair Century at the Indiana State Fair on Friday night. White, leading by two-thirds of a lap...
September Open Mic is Open to ALL AGES
Georgia Fox Hatfield was known for hosting Friday night Open Mics every week at the Fox Gallery for six years. However, the ability to host her weekly Open Mics was halted during the pandemic, until now!. Now, on at 6 pm, at THE Sip Coffee House (Facebook Link) in Hobart,...
Teen arrested 3 months after carjacking, robbing Chicago rideshare driver at gunpoint
CHICAGO - A 17-year-old boy is facing charges after he allegedly stole a car from a rideshare driver at gunpoint in Englewood earlier this year. According to the Chicago police, a 39-year-old woman was robbed and carjacked on April 28, around midnight in the 5900 block of South La Salle Street.
2 men charged after 9 overheated dogs die during drive from O'Hare to Michigan City: Indiana police
After more than a yearlong investigation, two men are now charged in connection with an incident that led to the deaths of nine dogs."Michael McHenry and Jessee Urbaszewski for 18 counts of cruelties to an animal. It's a class A misdemeanor subject to one year in the Lake County Jail for each of the counts as well as $5,000 fine on each of the counts," said Lake County, Indiana Prosecutor Bernard Carter.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIndiana State Police provided driver's license photos of the men, who are wanted on warrants.Investigators say they were involved in...
PHOTOS: Central Illinois celebrates National Dog Day with WCIA
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — To celebrate National Dog Day, WCIA asked our viewers to send in photos of their furry friends. Overwhelmed with the results, we couldn’t just pick a few to share. So, we took all of your photos and made an album showcasing some of best dogs in Central Illinois: It’s not too […]
As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
Chicago sisters selling lemonade amid heatwave to buy tickets for Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game
CHICAGO - On what feels like the hottest day of the year, two young Chicago sisters are turning lemonade into a dream. Jade and Joy Lee, working a small lemonade stand at the corner of 111th and Princeton in Roseland, have their eyes set on raising $700 so they can attend the Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game against the Indiana Fever on August 30.
The ARC Phenomenon: Chicago hosts globally acclaimed electronic music fest this weekend
Local Spins’ ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’ columnist Todd Ernst unveils must-see festival sets and his pro users’ guide as ARC celebrates 40 years of house music in its birthplace. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE. The 40th anniversary of house music culminates this Labor Day weekend...
Fresh Farms and Jewel-Osco Team Up to Deliver Table Grapes Shoppers Can "Believe" In; Charly Molina and Scott Bennett Comment
CHICAGO, IL - As Fresh Farms continues to think out of the box of traditional buy-sell models, it's clear that its category management approach and retail strategies are impacting sales and exciting consumers. As the grower launches another Taste To Believe grape campaign, it is expanding its outreach to include more retailers across the country as well.
CPD officer charged in alleged assault on fellow officer
CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Chicago police officer accused of attacking another officer who he was reportedly in a relationship with. Chicago police said 30-year-old Francisco Galvan has been charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery and one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence. He was also given a citation […]
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Students investigate complex medical scenarios through seminar
A cohort of visiting international medical students, several Purdue University Northwest (PNW) undergraduate students, and two local high school students were challenged in a month-long intensive seminar at PNW intended to strengthen their anatomy, physiology and pathology skills. Led by Ernest Talarico, assistant professor of practice in Anatomy and Physiology...
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