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Anti-abortion group argues that Indiana health department’s abortion records must be public
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — In defense of its lawsuit against the state health department, a South Bend-based anti-abortion group doubled down in new court filings that related medical records do not compromise patient privacy and should be made available to the public. The ongoing lawsuit was filed in May by “Voices for Life,” which seeks to […]
Indiana Heat Alert: Heat Indices to Reach Dangerous Levels
Indianapolis, IN – Residents across Indiana are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. These elevated temperatures...
State, county, city announce 'leap of faith' quantum computing facility in Chicago
(The Center Square) – The State of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago have announced that the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park will be built on former U.S. Steel property on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The South Works site has been mostly dormant since the mill closed in 1992. In opening the announcement of the project Thursday, and to the backing by taxpayers, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called it a "leap of faith." ...
Beloved Mascot Hall of Fame to close in Whiting
The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana will be closing on September 14th, according to a post on their Facebook page. The beloved spot was opened in 2018 and has been a popular destination for field trips, community events, and mascot inductions. The Hall will continue online until a new location is secured.
Indiana man learns sentence after trafficking 15 guns to Cook County
CHICAGO - An Indiana man was sentenced to federal prison this week for trafficking 15 guns from Indianapolis to the Chicago area in 2022. Devante T. Brown, 29, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal firearm charge. According to federal prosecutors, Brown and a co-defendant, Corey Sartin,...
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