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Chalkbeat Indiana story: Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Mariama Shaheed, Global Preparatory Academy’s head of school, works with students during Summer Learning Lab on June 27. Students attend the free program to practice reading skills ahead of the IREAD-3, or to get ahead on math and literacy. (Photo/Aleksandra Appleton of Chalkbeat) This story was originally published by...
John Deere purchases 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. — John Deere has purchased 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana, according to a press release from Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty. The bank’s release indicates the agriculture equipment manufacturing giant bought the parcel for $7 million. The bank reported that John Deere plans to build a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on the plot.
Dozens of new American citizens take oath at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
98 men and women were naturalized at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on Wednesday. The most-represented countries of origin at the naturalization ceremony were Burma, India, Haiti and Mexico.
Indiana Supreme Court denies petition to transfer for convicted killer of Southport police officer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court recently denied the request to transfer the jurisdiction of the case surrounding the death of Southport police officer Aaron Allan. According to court documents recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court, Jason Brown initially challenged his murder conviction with the Indiana State Court of Appeals, an appeal that Brown […]
U.S. Customs, Border Protection approves proposal for sea cargo terminal in Indiana
PORTAGE, Ind. — Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that they have approved a proposal from the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to a news release, the approved proposal will create the only all-water container route to serve the […]
Buddy Walk returns for 26th year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The 26th Annual Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana (DSANI) Buddy Walk is returning to Parkview Field on Sept. 14. An acceptance and awareness walk, DSANI’s yearly event celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk is the...
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
Vigo Co. Prosecutor speaks on THC warning to businesses
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Several local businesses must get rid of their THC products to avoid punishment by law. On July 1, Vigo County prosecutor Terry Modesitt sent out a press release banning THC products. He says that the products have been causing problems in the community. “If they are juveniles then they will […]
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Illinois tied for third worst unemployment rate in country
(The Center Square) – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Illinois’ unemployment rate increased to 4.9% during the month of May, tying for the third-worst in the country. With the state adding just 43,900 jobs in May compared to the year before, Illinois ranked No. 44 among all states for non-farm job growth at just 0.7%. State Rep. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said it’s not hard to decipher why Illinois...
Health Spotlight | Breakthrough treatment makes dad cancer-free
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. It mostly strikes people in the prime of their lives – between 20 and 40 years old – and is usually treated with chemo and radiation. Now, a new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells – giving more hope to […]
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