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Local News Headlines: August 15, 2024
The Indiana State Board of Education has released a second draft of a new High School Diploma proposal after receiving a lot of criticism questioning if students would be prepared enough for higher education. The new plan has students needing 42 credits to earn a diploma, with the ability to earn around 60 credits. Additionally, there are two readiness seals that Indiana high school students can achieve: an Honors Seal or an Honors Plus seal. For each of the two seals, students can obtain them in the enrollment, employment or the enlistment category.
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Andrean buckles up to prepare for the start of the new school year
Andrean High School (AHS) students are buckling up as the 2024-2025 school year approaches. A majority of AHS students have been in and out of the building many times this summer as they begin the very demanding – and rewarding – preparations for their fall sports. Many of...
Fighting for firefighters | Volunteer fire departments across Indiana struggle with staffing as call volume increases
BROWN COUNTY, Ind. — Near historic Nashville, Indiana, where time seems to stand still, Mike Morris' mission is to beat the clock. He’s a volunteer firefighter. He’s also 71 years old. "I'm old!” Morris chuckled. “I shouldn't be doing this, but I’m the only one available during...
Yolanda Adams SetList At Indiana State Fair Gospel Festival on August 18th
Yolanda Adams to Headline Indiana State Fair Gospel Festival on August 18th On August 18th, the Indiana State Fair Gospel Festival will shine brighter than ever as Yolanda Adams Hits the stage at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. The night will be filled with powerful voices and uplifting music, this festival is set to be […] The post Yolanda Adams SetList At Indiana State Fair Gospel Festival on August 18th appeared first on 106.7 WTLC.
Chicago police officers, former ASA charged in alleged overtime scheme that bilked city out of more than $100,000
Two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney participated for more than two years in a scheme to rack up more than $100,000 in fraudulent overtime pay for the officers, special prosecutors alleged Thursday. Ashley Moore, 46, a former Cook County prosecutor, Edis Skrgic, 35, and Jason Arroyo, 40, both Chicago police officers, are facing felony charges of theft ...
Suburban bank robber at-large, considered ‘armed and dangerous’: FBI
The FBI offered a reward of up to $10,000 for anyone who can provide information that would directly help authorities arrest and convict an unknown bank robbery suspect. Officials said the robbery happened on Aug. 9 shortly after 10 a.m.
‘You’ll die’: Cook County Jail cracks down on drug-soaked papers, but new substances enhance risk
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — With recently introduced measures cracking down on drug-soaked papers at the Cook County Jail leading to a decline in overdose deaths, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said law enforcement’s success in weeding out the contraband has emboldened smugglers to “up the lethality” of what they’re trying to get inside the jail. […]
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch Sell-A-Bration, Sat. 9-7-24
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch “SELL-A-BRATION” COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE. Kennedy High School Parking Lot, 56th & Narragansett. Saturday, September 7th, 8am-1pm, Rain Date is Sunday, September 8th, , 8am-1pm. Something for everyone! To reserve a space or for more info, call Arlene at 773-229-1993. Local News. Richards welcomes kids...
Police seek suspect wanted in shooting, robbery on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying someone who shot and robbed a person earlier this month on the city's West Side. The suspect got into an argument with someone who was riding a bike on Aug. 3 when he shot the victim in the 5700 block of West Augusta Boulevard, according to a CPD community alert.
Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office
CHICAGO (CBS) -- At the federal and Illinois state levels, there are full-time jobs and departments dedicated to addressing and reducing gun violence—but there are no such things at the Chicago city level. But a group of faith leaders has been working to change that, and gathered with that mission in mind at a meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Wednesday night. The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence. But that...
Soccer Set to Open Season Sunday Afternoon
Valparaiso (0-0-0, 0-0-0 MVC) Sunday, Aug. 18 - at Chicago State (250 E 111th St.) - 1 p.m. Next Up in Valpo Soccer: Winners of the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference regular season title and the 2023 MVC Tournament championship, the Valpo women’s soccer program starts its quest for a third straight championship season on Sunday, as the 32nd season in program history gets underway with a matchup at Chicago State, played at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep.
Chicago youth Peacekeepers Program is making a difference with violence prevention
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Young people are engaging their communities to prevent violence in a brand-new City of Chicago program. The youth Peacekeepers Program participants say they have made a difference this summer—and hope to continue to make a difference moving forward. A total of 100 young people in their teens and early 20s, hired by the city, are working in parks and neighborhoods as part of this pilot program focused on fighting violence by engaging their immediate circles and communities. The sound is heard all too often in Chicago—a siren wails as an ambulance pulls away to rush a gunshot...
Migrant robbed 3 people, badly beat one with a scooter, after Lollapalooza: prosecutors
CHICAGO — Authorities have charged two migrants with robbing Lollapalooza concertgoers as the festival’s crowds left Grant Park last weekend. The men, who were arrested hours apart, are not accused of working together. Edinson Yanez, 23, allegedly committed three robberies, including one that left the victim with broken...
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