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MARCUS ALLARD TRUCK RENTAL: This week in IUN Athletics: Aug. 26 – Sept. 2
GARY, Ind. – The second week of action begins Wednesday with the Indiana University Northwest soccer teams back on the pitch, while volleyball travels to Adrian, Mich., for the Siena Heights Tournament this weekend. Wednesday, Aug. 28. 6 p.m. – Men's Soccer at Taylor. 7 p.m. – IU...
Woodland Park Cooling Center Open
Due to the excessive heat predicted for today and tomorrow, the city has opened Woodland Park Community Center as a cooling center. Oakwood Hall will be open immediately until 9pm this evening. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, also please check on...
Lansing Public Library receives technology grant
LANSING, Ill. (August 25, 2024) – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias released information last week totaling the grant monies awarded to library districts in Fiscal Year 2024. The award totals include annual per capita and equalization aid grants, public library construction grants, and one-time newly created technology grants.
Weather Impact Alert Day issued due to extreme heat in Louisville, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Extreme heat along with Orange Air Quality Alerts in place through Kentucky and Indiana for the rest of our workweek. High temperatures will soar near 100° degrees each day. Thankfully, humidity levels will be fairly low, so this dry heat won't feel too much worse than the actual temperature.
Football Game Preview: LaVille on Home-Turf
The LaVille Lancers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the North Judson-San Pierre Bluejays at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. LaVille is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They lost 27-6 to Triton on Friday.
Doug Gore Announced as Business Grand Marshal for Grant Park Fall Fest
Grant Park Fall Fest Announces Doug Gore, The Driving Force Behind Sharper Homes, Inc. As Business Grand Marshall 2024. 36 years ago while searching for a place to raise his family, Doug Gore discovered Grant Park. In Grant Park, Doug found a community reminiscent of the place he grew up, a place where children could enjoy the outdoors, where life was slower and where there was a true sense of community. Doug considers this one of the better decisions of his life.
Former superintendent used District 65 credit card for moving expenses, resort stay
On June 20, 2023, then-District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton made his final public appearance in Evanston before moving to DeKalb County, Georgia, to take the same position there. Hundreds of Evanstonians came together that sunny summer afternoon 14 months ago to dedicate Foster Field as the site of the new...
Football Recap: Triton Starts Season with Win at Home
Triton gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They put the hurt on the LaVille Lancers with a sharp 27-6 victory. For the Trojans, this counts as revenge for the 22-16 loss the Lancers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Prior Violations Bring Felony Charges for Two Men: Police Reports
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Two men driving in Park Forest now face felony charges due to prior violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code, according to reports. A Chicago man must contend with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a felony. A man from Park Forest is up against two felony charges. Police said both men had prior violations of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. This section refers explicitly to “Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof.”
Tuesday: Excessive Heat Warning continues
LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2024) – Tuesday’s forecast calls for “very hot and humid” weather, reaching a high of 99 degrees that feels like 107. The Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through 10 p.m. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast,...
'I was scared': 4-year-old suburban boy was put on wrong school bus, mom claims
MATTESON, Ill. - A mix-up on the first day of school turned into an anxious few hours for a south suburban mother after she claims her 4-year-old son was placed on the wrong school bus and taken to the wrong Matteson neighborhood. Nicholas Gladney, a preschooler at Woodgate Elementary School,...
All rise for the Lake County Courthouse's newest employee: Desi the dog
Courthouses can often be stressful places to be, but a new hire in Lake County has been tasked with making the experience a bit more pleasant. “You can literally see the stress melt off of people when Desi’s in the room,” said Judge Michael Nerheim.
Dog Park construction underway as Park District holds celebratory groundbreaking
In a fitting way to celebrate National Dog Day, the Elmhurst Board of Park Commissioners gathered at Canine Corner on Monday, August 26 for a groundbreaking of the first dog park in Elmhurst. Following delays this spring due to permitting, the Park District is pleased that construction is now underway...
Heat Advisory Tuesday with feels like temps 100+ | Aug. 27, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Heat Advisory is in place for the afternoon across much of central and northern sections of Indiana. The high heat and high humidity continue for the rest of the workweek. TODAY: Heat advisory begins at 11:00 a.m. today and last until 9:00 p.m. for much of Indiana. Feels like temperatures or […]
Laurel Hosmer brings new leadership to Valparaiso University Athletics
Valparaiso University welcomed a new era of leadership in athletics with the appointment of Laurel Hosmer as the new Athletic Director. During a press conference at the Athletics-Recreation Center, President José Padilla introduced Hosmer with enthusiastic praise while sharing stories of her leadership qualities, dedication, and compelling vision for the future of Valparaiso University’s athletic department.
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