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Armed suspect in custody following hours-long standoff after tree trimmer found shot in Schaumburg
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Police are holding a suspect in the shooting of a tree trimmer after an apparent noise dispute in the northwest suburbs Wednesday, which led to a SWAT response after the alleged shooter barricaded himself inside a home for hours. Police surrounded the home for seven hours before the alleged shooter was taken […]
15-year-old boy disguised himself, broke into recreation facility and set fire in office: prosecutors
VILLA PARK, Ill. - A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly setting a fire at a recreation facility. The Villa Park juvenile faces one felony count of arson, one felony count of burglary, one felony count of criminal damage to government-supported property and one misdemeanor count of obstructing a police officer.
Popular Mexican restaurant not for sale, property available
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Hold on to your chips and salsa, Hacienda isn’t for sale. Those with Hacienda restaurant are hoping to clear up some confusion about for sale signs in front of several locations. Officials say Hacienda isn't going anywhere but the three properties that are being...
Crown Point Welcomes 2 New Police Officers
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, left, swears in Crown Point police officers James Brock, badge No. 133, back left, and Zim Rivas, badge No. 134, front right, during the Wednesday, July 24, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Crown Point City Hall. Mayor Pete Land swore in the...
Valparaiso University Faculty Helping Future Photographers and Capturing the Story of a Local Community
It is a busy time of year for professor Aimee Tomasek M.F.A., associate professor with Valparaiso University’s Communications and Visual Arts department. With fair season underway, Professor Tomasek can be found crisscrossing country roads, making her way to the Porter County fair as she embarks on their 15th year working with 4-H Club members and chronicling the Indiana agricultural scene. Professor Tomasek, lovingly known as Aimee within the livestock and project barns, has worked with 4-H participants, ages 9 to 19, teaching, mentoring and capturing memories. This long term documentary project captures a variety of 4-H projects and Tomasek hopes it will serve as a pictorial archive of the Porter Co. 4-H community for future generations.
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory
Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at Country Club Road. Approximately 150 customers within this service area may have experienced low water pressure or a complete interruption in water service. Due to the interruption of water service, a precautionary boil advisory will be issued...
DEI bullying assumes people didn’t earn their jobs
This commentary originally appeared in the Indiana Capital Chronicle. One of the most disheartening things I saw following the failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump was a concentrated, days-long social media flogging of a female U.S. Secret Service agent. Social media users clipped shots of her from video, spread them and commented on her hair, […]
5 questions with St. John’s Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino is attempting to lead St. John’s back to the NCAA Tournament. After narrowly missing March Madness last season, the Hall-of-Fame head coach has his sights set on a significant jump in his second year with the Red Storm. I caught up with Pitino on Wednesday in Queens to discuss last season, chasing UConn, and what has to happen for St. John’s be a major factor in 2024-25. Jon Rothstein: What was the emotional experience like for you from the end of the UConn game in the Big East Tournament to the end of Selection Sunday when you found out that you wouldn’t be playing in the NCAA Tournament?
Sonya Massey killing ignites widespread outrage: VP Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden Speak Out
Disturbing new body cam footage has surfaced, showing the tragic police shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman from Illinois, who was fatally shot by a police officer after calling 911 in fear of an intruder in her home. This footage has intensified public outrage and prompted a heartfelt response...
Arrest made in connection with I-80/94 shooting
An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that happened in June. Detectives served an arrest warrant in the 7000 block of Birch Ave. in Hammond earlier this week, arresting 35-year-old Darrell Graham from Chicago. It happened as a result of the shooting that happened on June 3 along I-80/94 in Hammond.
Lansing history: The amazing Lila Mae Winterhoff — she never considered herself handicapped
Above: Lila Mae Winterhoff Peters Stuart was an accomplished musician, softball player, business owner, and community member who happened to have been born with one hand. (Photo courtesy of Beth Peters Krumm, Lila Mae’s daughter) LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2024) – Winterhoff is a recognizable name among Lansingites, probably...
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