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‘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.
Repeat felon murdered his girlfriend while on electronic monitoring for a felony gun case, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have charged a man with murdering his girlfriend while he was on electronic monitoring for a felony gun case in February 2023. Artura de la Mora had a history of abusing Karena Silva, 30, prosecutors said. In fact, he completed parole just a few months before the murder for a domestic battery conviction in which she was the victim, officials said.
Woman injured after crashing car into Josephine's Southern Cooking in Chatham, police say: VIDEO
A popular Chicago restaurant is in need of repair after a car crashed into it on Friday morning.Rubble now litters the street outside Josephine's Southern Cooking at East 79th Street and South Vernon Avenue in the city's Chatham neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSurveillance video captured the crash, which happened just after 8 a.m., just about an hour before the restaurant was set to open.Chicago police said a 58-year-old woman was driving a Chevy sedan east, when she hit a commercial vehicle, which was turning south. The Chevy then struck the restaurant.The restaurant owner said one...
Suspect on the run after robbing bank in Oak Forest: police
OAK FOREST, Ill. - A man is on the run after robbing a bank in Oak Forest and authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking him down. The incident happened just before 6 p.m. Friday at the Fifth Third Bank at 15533 S. Cicero Avenue. The man went...
Da Barn hosting ‘everything must go’ auction on Saturday
NEW.BUFFALO, Mich. (WNDU) - An avid collector of antiques is getting out of the business big time. Everything at Da Barn in New Buffalo will be sold at auction on Saturday. The list includes pinball machines, a “Daley for Mayor” yard sign, and pieces of furniture. “A lot...
Thieves steal painting off wall at Redamak’s
NEW BUFFALO, Mich. (WNDU) - Some pretty bold and brash art thieves are on the loose in New Buffalo. They pilfered an oil painting, committing a crime that can best be described as “off the wall.”. It happened last Saturday, Aug. 17, at about 8:25 p.m., at the famous...
What's happening this weekend in Michiana
Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend. Mishawaka Parks and Recreation announced they've partnered with Big Bear Cook Offs/Northern Indiana Backyard Barbecue Series to host its first BBQ cook off, "Bags and BBQ," on Saturday at Ironworks Plaza from 1 to 4 p.m.
Dolton, IL – Victoria Joseph Identified in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on I-94 at 130th St
Dolton, IL (August 23, 2024) – The Illinois State Police launched an investigation into a deadly Wednesday morning crash on Interstate 94 in Dolton. Troopers responded to a two-car crash in the southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Freeway at Dolton Road around 2:00 a.m. A car and a...
Search Intensifies for Joliet Teen Missing Since January 2024
Joliet, IL – Authorities are intensifying their search for 17-year-old Carson McCarty, who has been missing since January from Joliet. Carson was last seen in the 1600 block of Washington Street. She is described as 5’6” tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities...
Local Voices: What would happen if Thornton Township trustees stopped paying the Democratic Party?
Paul Robertz is a Lansing resident who has been attending Thornton Township Board meetings. The text below is the public comment he made during the August 20 regular meeting of the Board. Good evening. I last made public comments here in June and May. The Supervisor did not wish to...
Riverside issues new kind of liquor license to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
While its name might suggest Brookfield Zoo Chicago falls solely in Brookfield, the easternmost portions of the zoological park actually lay within Riverside. As a result of the overlap, the village has altered its liquor code to enable the zoo to expand its liquor sales. At the village board’s Aug....
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