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High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
Ohio man wanted for shooting a teenager to death arrested in Indiana
According to a statement issued by Indiana State Police on Sunday, in a well-coordinated operation on Saturday Indiana State Police successfully apprehended a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. Early Saturday morning, Ohio officials notified the Indiana State Police to be on lookout for a suspect connected...
Attorney general files suit against Monroe County
(The Center Square) – A second Indiana community is being taken to court by state Attorney General Todd Rokita. He says Monroe County is violating a new state law mandating local officials work with federal agents to remove people living in or who have entered the country illegally. Rokita on Friday announced he’s seeking to […]
U.S. Department of Labor Awards Indiana $1.2M for Registered Apprenticeship Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $39 million in grants to 46 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs across key industries and provide workers with access to the new, good-paying jobs created under the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda. The amount awarded to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development in Indianapolis comes to $1,233.642.
Get got a 9 year sentence for carjacking a 69-year-old woman, but didn’t spend a single night in prison. Here’s why.
CHICAGO — Even in a state where most prison sentences are automatically cut in half, Damajae Mitchell’s situation is an eye-opener. Mitchell, 20, pleaded guilty late last month to carjacking and trying to rob a 69-year-old woman on the Northwest Side. When he committed the crime, officials said, he had another carjacking case pending in juvenile court.
Valparaiso University provides admission pathway to City Colleges of Chicago students
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Valparaiso University and the City Colleges of Chicago announced a partnership Monday that gives CCC students an admission pathway to the private university. To qualify for guaranteed admission, City Colleges of Chicago students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and complete an Associate in Arts,...
Meet Michael Graniczny, Builder/Owner/CEO
Today, we have a special treat for our readers: an exclusive video interview with our very own Andrew Knies, the dynamic and visionary owner of Brokerworks Group. Joining Andrew is Owner of Havyn Homes, Michael Graniczny, a man Andrew holds in great esteem not only as an exceptional partner to Brokerworks but also as a mentor and guiding force in his business and personal life.
Employees of the Year named at Northwest Health – Porter
Words like dedication, expertise, passion, and excellence – among many others – were used to describe the three employees recognized as team members of the year at Northwest Health – Porter last week. Each year, the hospital names a Team Member of the Year, Clinical Manager of...
1 dead after Metra train strikes vehicle, sheriff says; delays impacting Fox Lake, Grayslake
At least one person was killed after train and a vehicle crashed in the north suburbs on Monday, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMetra said inbound train #2124 struck a vehicle in the Ingleside area near the intersection of Wilson Road and Larkin Lane.Metra announced a series of changes to its service due to the crash.At last check, trains were operating with a 15-to-25-minute delay at Grayslake and Fox Lake.The sheriff's office and Fox Lake police are at the scene of the crash.It was not immediately known how many people were on the train at the time of the crash.The crash happened before 8 a.m., according to Metra.Metra police is handling the investigation.This is a developing story.
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