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IEDC secures budget approval for LEAP pipeline in Indiana, land and infrastructure
Indiana’s State Budget Committee on Thursday approved a combined $101 million for a water pipeline, land and infrastructure for a controversial industrial park. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) also landed permission to augment its deal closing fund by a separate $101 million for a battery plant project worth $6 billion.
Summer saving hottest for last in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — We enjoyed several consecutive mornings and afternoons of pleasant air this week. But as we move forward, we're going to pay a steep price to the piper as the well-advertised hot dome settles over Central Indiana and the Ohio Valley next week. So if you're not a...
A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
The 30th Door Village Harvest Festival
The 30th Door Village Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00 to 4:00 P.M. and Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Scipio Township Park, 3501 W. Joliet Road, in historic Door Village. There is No Admission charge to attend the festival, however Parking is $3.00 per vehicle and any Donations will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the festival will go to benefit the Scipio Township Park. Saturday morning will have a patriotic opening ceremony at 8:30 and the annual Pancake & French Toast Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 A.M. which is Free to all Veterans compliments of Mayor Tom Dermody. Both Saturday and Sunday a variety of foods will also be available from local vendors at the Food Court as well as the delicious homemade baked goods from the popular Country Bake Shop. There will also be old-fashioned Ham and Beans as well as Chicken and Noodles on Sunday from 11:00 until it’s gone.
Valparaiso Police Department Adds Three More Graduates from the School of Staff and Command at Northwestern University
The Valparaiso Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Captain Melanie Sheets, Detective Sergeant Chris Allison, and Patrol Lieutenant Jerame Simpson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. The officers have successfully completed the (22) week Staff and Command program. This program, which was implemented by the Center for Public Safety in 1983, has graduated over 21,000 students both nationally and internationally. Captain Sheets and Detective Sergeant Allison were students in SPSC Class #564, while Lieutenant Simpson was a student in SPSC Class #572.
New Indiana Law Designed To Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Could Lead To More Parent Prosecutions
INDIANA — After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority. Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department of Child and Family Services for educational neglect.
Purdue University Northwest sparks excitement with annual Welcome Rally tradition
As Purdue University Northwest (PNW) kicks off the new school year, it’s only right to do so in style. PNW students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate at the annual Welcome Rallies on Wednesday, August 21 at the Westville campus and on Thursday, August 22 at the Hammond campus.
‘Who hurt you?’ Musician Omar Apollo breaks down the heartbreak in his new album
Omar Apollo takes the stage at Northerly Island Friday night not too far from home – the Mexican-American musician hails from Hobart, Ind. – and ahead of his performance he talked with Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez about his childhood there, how his Mexican-American parents gave him brutally honest feedback about his vocals when he was a teenager, and about the origins of his latest album (and current tour of the same name) “God Said No.”
HARD ROCK NORTHERN INDIANA RECAP: RedHawks begin season 2-0
For the first time in program history, the Indiana University Northwest women’s soccer team begins the season 2-0 after defeating the University of Michigan-Dearborn 1-0 Friday afternoon. The undefeated RedHawks return to the pitch Wednesday, Aug. 28 against IU Kokomo at 8 p.m. in Crown Point. Eight minutes into...
Leads on Driver in Motorcycle Chase
(La Porte, IN) - A motorcycle driver fleeing La Porte County Police at high speeds got away but strong leads that could result in obtaining his identity have developed. According to police, an officer late Thursday morning tried stopping the motorcycle for having a false or fictitious license plate in the area of U.S. 20 and Indiana 39.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds unconstitutionality of Democrats' law banning slating of candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that tossed out a law barring political parties from choosing candidates for the General Assembly when they had no one run in a primary. The court’s decision was not based on the merits of the case: Two justices recused themselves from deliberations, and the court was unable to get four votes needed to render a valid opinion. The law, which was approved by majority Democrats and Gov. J.B. Pritzker in May, stopped the long tradition of parties “slating” candidates. Designed to help Democrats in the November election, it effectively prevented Republicans from drafting candidates after no one appeared in the ballot in the March primary. Draftees were eligible as long as they collect the required number of petition signatures by a June 3 deadline.
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
The Entire Internet Is Thirsting Over ESPN Host Courtney Cronin After She Caused A Stir In Her Short Black Skirt
Courtney Cronin might not be as well known as other reporters on ESPN, but she surely made a name for herself during a recent post of hers on social media. Cronin has been working for ESPN since August 2017 and covered the Minnesota Vikings for several years before moving to the Windy City to report on the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Police Deputy Chief Under Investigation for Alleged Inflammatory Remarks Amid DNC Protests
A high-ranking official with the Chicago Police Department is currently the subject of an Internal Affairs investigation over remarks made concerning the war in Gaza. The suspect under scrutiny is Area 1 Deputy Chief Don Jerome, who allegedly made comments to a Palestinian-American sergeant that sparked a filed complaint. Allegations against Jerome have emerged during a series of protests coinciding with the Democratic National Convention, as reported by ABC7 Chicago.
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