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Military procession for fallen soldier stretches from O'Hare to Merrillville, Indiana
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (CBS) -- A powerful military procession was held in the Chicago area Monday night for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Lee Fassoth.Fassoth, 27, of Merrillville, passed away on June 18 while on active duty. He was 27.The Illinois Patriot Guard led the procession, which started at O'Hare International Airport and made its way all the way to the Calumet Park Funeral Chapel in Merrillville. The procession traveled through Indiana along Route 30.The Indiana Patriot Guard took over at Dyer Town Hall, and a flag was hung over the procession in Schererville, Indiana, according to a witness report. People lined...
Valparaiso Girl Scout shares American flag etiquette as 4th of July approaches
American flags are everywhere this week, as the Fourth of July approaches. One Girl Scout has made it her mission to teach others about flag care, flag code, flag folding and flag retirement.She even created a pamphlet with tips.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchGirl Scout Gold Awardee Leah Ribordy from Valparaiso joined ABC7 Chicago Tuesday to talk more about it.She's a rising sophomore at Carroll University in Wisconsin.SEE ALSO: Girl Scouts summer day camp offers safe space for Chicagoland girls to learn and exploreShe said her grandfather served in the Korean War, which helped spark her interest in flag care.Her Girl Scout troop was also partnered with an American Legion, growing up.She compared her Gold Awardee status as similar to being an Eagle Scout.
Indiana Living: Explore the 5 Most Desirable Neighborhoods
In Indiana, the phrase “Hoosier hospitality” refers to a way of life. But deciding where to feel Indiana’s warmth can be a fascinating challenge, given the state’s varied geography that includes both quaint small villages and booming cities. This study examines Indiana’s top five communities, each...
Harvey mayor commits to not increase property taxes under 'Hold the Tax' pledge
A sigh of relief for some homeowners in the south suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHarvey Mayor Christopher Clark announced a plan on Tuesday to not increase property taxes for the 2025 fiscal year."People are getting bills that are 100 times more, some of them are getting $4,000, $6,000 increases," Clark said. "If we can get everyone to hold the tax at 0%, that resident will know that his or her bill is going to be in the upcoming year and they will be able to plan for it."The city encouraged other elected officials in the south suburbs to join the so-called "Hold The Tax" pledge.
Cook County veteran gifted new roof from local contractor: 'It was like winning the lottery'
THORNTON, Ill. - There’s a new roof going up on a house in south suburban Thornton. Normally, that’s not big news. But under this new roof, a remarkable story played out involving a military veteran with an ill granddaughter who got a helping hand from a local contractor.
Dolton Village Board meeting yet again devolves into frenzy
Another meeting of the village board in Dolton took a chaotic turn. Most of the meeting was calm. Then, an activist, Jedidiah Brown, confronted Trustee Andrew Holmes over allegations of sexual assault that Holmes has denied.
New Rainbow Cone shop to open in Chicago suburb
FLOSSMOOR, Ill. - Flossmoor is set to welcome a new Rainbow Cone store this week. The new ice cream shop will open Wednesday at 19805 S. Crawford Ave., near Richton Township High School. The festivities will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m., followed by the store's opening at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers in line will receive a free Rainbow Cone.
Dolton firefighters: Village refuses to negotiate new contract; residents join in expressing anger, frustration
DOLTON, Ill. — Firefighters in the south suburban Village of Dolton dropped a major bombshell during a board meeting Monday night, saying they’ve been working without a contract for almost five years and demanding answers on retirement funds, workmen’s compensation and union dues. Community members, including the local firefighters union president, took part in public […]
Mayor McDermott appoints Scott Miller as Chief of Staff
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that current Superintendent of the School City of Hammond, Scott Miller, will become his next Chief of Staff. “Scott is a perfect fit for my administration, and I’m excited to have him as part of our team. He’s operated as an executive with the School City and he brings that experience with him to the city. He wanted a change of scenery and I’m happy he put his name in the hat to be considered. The School City’s loss is the City of Hammond’s gain,” Mayor McDermott stated.
Illinois Indiana Traffic Advisory: Military Procession for Fallen Soldier to Impact O’Hare, Route 30
Dyer, IN – This evening, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., residents are advised to expect traffic disruptions as a military funeral procession honors 27-year-old SSG US Army Brandon Fassoth, who passed away while on active duty. According to the Town of Dyer Police Department, the procession will start...
Jones and Gray-Everett vote with Henyard at brief Thornton Township special meeting
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 2, 2024) – The July 1 special meeting agenda that was reportedly posted on the Thornton Township website Friday contained seven items. The meeting lasted almost exactly 10 minutes, though it started nearly 20 minutes late, so those who arrived on time still spent a half-hour in session.
Special meeting agenda: District 215 School Board – 7/2/24
TF Center for Academics and Technology at 6 p.m. A special meeting of the District 215 School Board is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Thornton Fractional Center for Academics and Technology, located at 1605 Wentworth Avenue in Calumet City.
Dolton firefighters confront Mayor Tiffany Henyard over unpaid wages, insurance issues
DOLTON - They say where there’s smoke there’s fire, which is why more than a dozen firefighters in south suburban Dolton are going public with their concerns about the controversies smoldering at village hall. On Monday, those firefighters confronted Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard at a village board meeting,...
Ex-Merrillville landlords & NY real estate financiers sued by Attorney General Todd Rokita over alleged displacement, forced evacuation of elderly tenants
Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team have filed a lawsuit against New York real estate financier ROCO Chetrit Entities LLC for allegedly allowing Hickory Ridge Apartments in Merrillville, Indiana, to fall into such disrepair that elderly and vulnerable tenants were unlawfully forced out of their homes. “Tenant abuse is...
Lake Michigan sea cargo terminal plan wins a key CBP approval
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. This would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes. Ports...
District 158 staff honored at annual ‘Those Who Excel’ awards banquet
LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2024) – District 158 staff and faculty were recognized at the 50th annual Illinois State Board of Education “Those Who Excel” award banquet on May 18. The award honors their work to support and positively impact students in the district. District 158 Superintendent...
Crown Point Rotary Club to host Pete Novak
The Crown Point Rotary Club will welcome Pete Novak from the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors as guest speaker on July 10. The post Crown Point Rotary Club to host Pete Novak appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
South Shore CVA Spotlights Calumet Region With “Calumet Voices, National Stories” Exhibit at the Indiana Welcome Center
The Calumet region is vibrant and tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures and industrial history. Binding this wealth of stories together are the experiences of past residents and their contributions to shaping America. Chicago’s Field Museum and a network of over 100 local museums, cultural centers, and interpretive centers have invested in unique pieces of the Calumet region’s history. South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (South Shore CVA) is proud to showcase these integrated pieces through the “Calumet Voices, National Stories: Journey Through Calumet” exhibit. This exhibit is set to run through October 6 at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.
Assessor's Office hosts webinar about property taxes amid record-high property tax increases
The South Suburban Housing Center and the Cook County Assessor's Office are hosting a webinar about property taxes on Tuesday, July 9. Participants will learn about the triannual reassessment cycle, property tax saving exemptions from a Cook County Assessor representative, and engage in a Q&A session. The webinar follows a...
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