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Leadership Life: Jeff Strack talks Hy-Vee and more
CEO of Strack & Van Til Jeff Strack visits GreatNews.Life to talk with Founder Chris Mahlmann about the challenges of leading, being a staple of the community, and what Strack & Van Til means to Northwest Indiana. Jeff and Chris also touch on both the past and the future of Strack & Van Til as Strack & Van Til partners with Hy-Vee, which is well known to the Midwestern states.
Indy teen competes in K12 National Cook-Off
Esmerelda Garcia, a student at Indiana Digital Learning School, and Ann Frost, a teacher at the same school, joined to discuss the K12 Cook-Off. This event is part of K12’s Enrichment programs, where students from across the country showcase their skills and talents in competitive events. This year’s K12 Cook-Off features judges David Ho, a […]
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
Crossroads Unifies the Region: NWI Chamber Night at US Steel Yard
On July 17th approximately 350 members registered from chambers across Northwest Indiana (NWI) gathered at the US Steel Yard Stadium for an exciting evening of networking and baseball. Led by the Crossroads Chamber, the event brought together business professionals from 13 chambers across the region, making it a landmark gathering for fostering business-to-business connections.
Franciscan Health Munster hosting free suicide prevention course
Franciscan Health Munster is hosting a free suicide-prevention course in August aimed at helping save lives. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute. The course aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.
Chicago Fire Looking for 20 and 30 Something Paid Extras for Fun Club Scene
Are you a fun college student... or can you play one on TV? Not only are you in for a fun day at a Chicago club, but you'll get paid too. Way back in 1994, I was an extra in a movie. It was the remake of 'Miracle on 34th Street,' and I really don't remember too much about it. I know I had to borrow someone's navy blue pea coat, and I know that the original shoot was rescheduled because rain, so I got an extra $25 on my paycheck.
Off-duty CPD officer in Beverly engages in shootout, police say
According to Chicago Police, the incident occurred shortly after 5:30 a.m., at 108th and Campbell, in the Beverly neighborhood. The off-duty officer was approached by multiple armed suspects and gunfire broke out, police said.
St. John’s Earns Sixth-Straight ITA All-Academic Team Award
TEMPE, ARIZ. (July 23, 2024) – The St. John's women's tennis program has received. recognition as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team for the sixth-straight year, the organization announced on Monday. Additionally, all eight members of the team were named ITA Scholar Athletes. Alicia Gomez, Arina Gumerova, Camila...
Surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant named Franciscan Health Munster Physician of the Year
Franciscan Health Munster general surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant, MD, has been named 2023 Physician of the Year by the medical staff. The Physician of the Year award is presented annually by the medical staff to a physician who embodies the Franciscan Alliance values of respect for life, fidelity to the Franciscan Alliance mission, compassionate concern, joyful service and Christian stewardship.
Lansing Journalists receive state and national awards from Illinois Women’s Press Association
LANSING, Ill. (July 23, 2024) — Lansing Journal writers Carrie Steinweg and Marlene Cook recently won several journalism awards from the Illinois Women’s Press Association (IWPA). In May, the 2024 IWPA Mate E. Palmer Professional Communications Contest awards were announced, with Steinweg and Cook sweeping the board. A...
Indiana budget leaders announce FY 2024 report
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana reaches the halfway point of the current budget cycle, the state now has roughly $2.6 billion in reserves according to Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla —down from more than $6 billion in reserves just two years ago. ”We are an example of how to turn things around now sitting as the […]
Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate
As state education officials pump the brakes on a plan to overhaul Indiana’s high school diplomas, concerns from Hoosier teachers, students and families are mounting over the proposed graduation requirements. With the deadline fast approaching for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to finalize the changes, state leaders are asking for more statewide feedback — […] The post Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
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