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At least 3 tornadoes hit Indiana around midnight; woman dies after tree falls on home
(WISH) — The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three tornadoes hit northern Indiana early Tuesday morning, and included one that traveled through residential areas in Elkhart. The Lake County Coroner’s Office says Laura Nagel, 44, died after a tree fell on the master bedroom of her home in the northwest Indiana town of […]
United Leasing & Finance Donates $1.5MM to Community Charities
United Leasing & Finance plans to support several area charities in Southwest Indiana, as it does on an annual basis. The pledges and gifts total $1.5 million and target early childhood and higher education, as well as organizations supporting youth health. These funds are in addition to the charitable support provided each year as a result of the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, now in its 13th year. More than $2.5 million in charitable giving has been provided through the golf tournament sponsorship.
Live radar: Track rain and storms across Chicago area, Illinois
Use the live interactive radar below to track what's happening in your area. Our latest weather story can be found here. The Chicago area is under a heightened risk for severe weather as storms move into the region Monday night. The area has been upgraded to a moderate risk of...
This Indiana educator created a literary journal for Indiana teens. Here’s why.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Once Ben Boruff decided to try teaching, he never looked back.Now, he’s been teaching for 11 years, five of those at Munster High School in northwest Indiana.An English and creative writing teacher who works mostly with juniors and seniors, Boruff also is the sponsor of multiple student clubs, including one focused on poetry and another on Dungeons & Dragons.Every time a student asks him to help with a club, Boruff sees it as an honor. Plus, it gives...
Cyclists honoring fallen heroes during statewide bike tour
Cyclists departed from Indianapolis on July 8th, embarking on a 13-day journey planned to pass through key locations significant to law enforcement officers who have passed in Indiana. Cyclists honoring fallen heroes during statewide bike tour. Cyclists departed from Indianapolis on July 8th, embarking on a 13-day journey planned to...
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
St. Paul Church Hosts Youth Soccer Camp
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grant Park, recently hosted a three-day preseason MYSA soccer camp with 30 participants, ranging in age from 4-10. The camp focused on providing basic knowledge of the game while also building individual and team skills. The theme of the camp was “Service to Others”. Each camper...
Library Board Agenda: Disposal of toddler chair, By-laws update, teacher library cards, and more
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2024) – The meeting of the Lansing Public Library Board of Trustees begins at 6:30 p.m. in the quiet study area of the library. Motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on June 20, 2024. Motion to approve June and July 2024...
New pickleball courts open in Schultz Park
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2024) – Lansing pickleball players now have a second venue to call home. On Monday the Lan-Oak Park District announced the opening of new pickleball courts at Schultz Park, located at Schultz Dr. and Ada St. Four pickleball courts replace the single tennis court that was positioned near the southwest corner of the park.
Franciscan Health Wound Healing and Prevention Institutes in Dyer, Munster celebrate patient successes
Clinics conduct graduation ceremonies for patients ending treatment. Patients at the Franciscan Health Wound Healing and Prevention Institutes in Dyer and Munster now have a little something extra to look forward to at the end of their treatment. Patients completing their course of treatment receive a graduation-themed gift and leave...
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