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PHOTOS: Advocate Children’s Hospital NICU babies dress up for Olympics
CHICAGO — Babies in the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital are celebrating their wins with patriotic attire ahead of Friday’s opening 2024 Olympic ceremonies. The hospital released images Thursday of the babies in their neonatal intensive care units in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, introducing them as the “tiniest and most adorable members of Team […]
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting set to close
Whiting, Indiana will be forced to say goodbye to the Mascot Hall of Fame on September 14. The group announced on Facebook in a statement, saying,. “It is with sadness in our hearts that we must announce that the Mascot Hall of Fame will be closing in Whiting for good on September 14th,” the post said. “We have made quite a family in the 5+ years since we opened our doors. We have had the pleasure of sharing in hundreds of your special days and birthdays. We’ve had thousands and thousands of students visit for field trips. We’ve been able to fill gaps in the community with free and reduced programs, food banks, blood drives, backpack giveaways, sensory days, reading programs, and so much more. It has been an honor.”
Franciscan Health hosts free training course on suicide prevention in Northwest Indiana
A free training course in northwest Indiana is aiming to educate and empower others to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Cathy Cinko knows it’s a topic not many people want to talk about openly as they face mental health struggles. She’s the lead clinical therapist at Franciscan Health and is leading and teaching a free course on suicide prevention at the hospital in Dyer, Indiana.
Residents of Pemboke Pines condo community stunned by evacuation notice
PEMBROKE PINES - Hundreds of residents at the Heron Pond condominium complex in Pembroke Pines are stunned after being informed that they have a month to leave their homes. This comes after engineers deemed all 19 buildings in the complex unsafe. Danger. Unsafe. Violation. Those are just some of the words on signs posted on every unit's door at the complex at 8400 SW 1st Street. "Today they came and they said you have to go," said Kemely. She and her mother have lived there for two years. Kemely said she was sleeping Wednesday morning when she heard a commotion...
Indiana Law Enforcement Warns of Latest Phone Scam
Another Day. Another Scam. It seems the more technologically advanced we get as a society, the easier it becomes for those with ill intent to prey on their victims and the latest warning from one Indiana law enforcement agencies in and around Evansville are alerting residents to the latest scam.
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jody Greer
Kindergarten is a whimsical time in every child’s journey where a teacher molds a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Jody Greer, a beloved kindergarten teacher at Crisman Elementary School, knows the importance of cultivating a conducive learning environment and collaborating with a team of committed educators. “The students...
Northwestern's 'imperfect' pop-up stadium will make for scenic Indiana football game
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana football will be in for a unique experience when it heads to Evanston to play Northwestern in October. The Hoosiers played at Ryan Field the last time they visited their Big Ten rival in 2016, but all that’s left of the venue is rubble. Northwestern demolished the stadium over a four month-span...
Police say body found in abandoned Evansville house
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Police say a death investigation is underway after a person was found dead in an abandoned house. Dispatch says the call came in as a “suspicious circumstance” in the 1000 block of North 5th Avenue just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Police say the deceased has been identified, but their name […]
Quinn: Corn Recovered Nicely From Storms, Wind Damage
Two different storm systems that swept through Indiana in recent weeks left some fields ponded and had farmers a bit concerned about their corn. “I had some pictures sent to me, actually saw some of my neighbor’s corn here in West Lafayette the day after that, that was leaning pretty good,” explains Purdue Extension’s Dan ‘Corn’ Quinn on the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast from Hoosier Ag Today.
Bally's Advances Chicago Casino Project with $4.6 Billion Merger and $940 Million Funding Agreement
As the city of Chicago anticipates the addition of a new casino to its skyline, the company behind the project, Bally's, has taken a significant stride in its development plans. Bally's confirmed it has agreed to a merger with Standard General, its principal shareholder, in a deal valued at $4.6 billion, according to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times. This development ensures the company remains publicly traded, offering shareholders a cash option or the choice to retain stakes in the combined entity.
Indiana Arts Commission invests in Jasper Community Arts
JASPER, Ind. (WEVV)— The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $15,745 to Jasper Community Arts through the Arts Organization Support grant program. During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the...
Teen Charged In Beecher Shooutout
An 18-year-old suspect in a shootout in Beecher on June 25 was arrainged this week. Police in the Genesee County community responded to a home on Hilton Lane after an SUV parked in front, with three teens getting out and assaulting someone in the yard. Gunfire erupted between an occupant of the SUV and someone else nearby. 17-year-old Khamani Lindsey was killed while another 17-year-old was critically injured.
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