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Experience Key as Women's Golf Opens 2024-25 Campaign Monday
MUNCIE, Ind. - - When the Ball State women's golf program opens the 2024-25 season Monday at the Boilermaker Classic, there is one key component to the roster that has third-year head coach Cameron Andry truly excited about the upcoming year. "We have some experience entering the season, which really...
LTHS Kicks Off Their Football Season with Maroon & White Night
Lockport has officially kicked off its 2024 football season. Maroon and White Night is Lockport’s annual kickoff to our football season. The “White team” plays offense and the “Maroon team” plays defense. Every grade level (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) gets to play against their teammates and show off the skills they have for this season. Every level showed skill through touchdowns, blocks, and plays. Head Coach George Czart states, “The Maroon and White night scrimmage went well with all players being able to show that they are ready and excited about our season opener against Plainfield North. All members have worked hard to be able to display their particular talents on the field and we look forward to the competition we will be up against this season.” Community members, students and families all attended to show their support. Now that the scrimmage is done, Lockport is ready to go all the way!
Benet girls golf remains undefeated against Providence Catholic
Benet Academy girls golf started the regular season with a win last week over St. Viator and a first-place finish in the McGonagle Championship. The Redwings look to remain undefeated as they welcome Providence Catholic to River Bend. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Madelyn Maldonado and Benet girls golf...
Kole Wilcox leads the way as No. 2 North Judson football beats LaVille
LAKEVILLE — The North Judson football team checked in at No. 2 in the latest Class 1A poll. The Bluejays proved worthy of that lofty billing on Friday night. North Judson raced to an early lead en route to a 32-8 win over host and Class 1A No. 12 LaVille at Lancer Field. ...
Field Hockey: No. 3 Virginia wins opener at No. 16 Penn State, 2-1
The No. 3 Virginia field hockey team opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 victory at No. 16 Penn State on Friday at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex in University Park, Pa. Juniors Sloan Davidson and Caroline Nemec scored their first career goals, providing the offense for the Cavaliers.
Valpo Council moving forward with opioid settlement funding for local organizations
The Valparaiso City Council has voted to give $343,976 of the city's opioid settlement money to organizations helping those with substance use disorder. Recipients would include Moraine House, Respite House, Porter-Starke Services and Strides Against Suicide & Overdose. Uses would range from substance use disorder treatment and counseling to building repairs. The Valparaiso Police Department would get money for a drug analyzer, while Healing with Human Connection would get funding for youth programs.
Chicago Heights family raises concerns over school bus reliability
A family in Chicago Heights is aiming to raise attention to a lack of reliability for school bus service as their 15-year-old son has struggled to find transportation to school. David Louden, the father of Octavian Louden, said his son was left waiting for a bus that never showed up...
Cedar Lake Council considering trash fee hike
Cedar Lake's trash and recycling fee may soon be going up. Residents currently pay the town $20 a month, but the town pays Republic Services $20.75 per month for each customer. And that's set to go up each year until the contract ends in May 2027. Clerk-Treasurer Jennifer Sandberg is...
Saints Place Third At Twilight Invite
Channahon, Ill. – The NAIA No. 17-ranked University of St. Francis men's cross country team began its season on Friday evening, putting together a third-place finish at the team's Fighting Saints Twilight Invite. USF's score of 92 was only bested by University of Chicago (18) and Governors State University (86). A total of 11 teams made up the field.
Stars Compete in St. Francis Twighlight Invite
Channahon, Ill. - The Dominican University cross country team competed in the St. Francis Fighting Saints Twighlight Invite Friday evening. -Sophomore Diego Valdivia ran a 17:25.5 and recorded a pace of 5:37 minute per mile. This was good for 55th in the race. -Sophomore Melanie Galarza ran a 24:14.2 and...
Purdue students want lawmakers to expand Indiana Lifeline Law
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Two student leaders at Purdue University want to change the Indiana Lifeline Law. The law gives legal protection to anyone who calls 911 to get an underage drinker medical attention. However, it does not protect the person needing medical attention. The students are trying to lobby lawmakers at the Statehouse […]
Former Cubs pitcher to headline 2025 Hot Stove Social in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes announced that former Chicago Cubs All Star pitcher Ryan Dempster will be the VIP guest at the highly anticipated 2025 Hot Stove Social. The event will take place on February 3, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield. Ryan...
Judge rules suspect's reported confessions in Delphi, Indiana girls' murders can be used
DELPHI, Ind. (CBS) -- Numerous reported confessions by the Delphi, Indiana double murder suspect can be used in court, a judge ruled this week.Richard Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the 2017 slayings of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams. His trial is scheduled for October.CBS affiliate WTTV in Indianapolis reported Special Judge Fran Gull—who was assigned to the Carroll County, Indiana case from Allen County where Fort Wayne is located—ruled Thursday that all of Allen's statement to psychologists, inmates, guards, and family members from within jail can be used as evidence.Allen's defense team had tried to get...
Former Joliet police officer indicted on federal drug trafficking charges
HOMER GLEN, Ill. — A former Joliet police officer accused of distributing cocaine and attempting to distribute fentanyl in the Chicago area in 2021 has been indicted on federal charges. William Busse III, a Homer Glen resident and former officer with the Joliet Police Department, has been charged with three counts of distribution of controlled […]
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 to steam into Illinois next week. Here's when to see it
Train enthusiasts in northern Illinois will soon get the chance to see an iconic steam engine as it makes its way across the country on a national tour. The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 launched its "Heartland of America" tour earlier this week, a 10-state expedition offering the general public views of the classic steam engine.
Illinois State trooper injured in crash on Bishop Ford Expressway
CHICAGO - An Illinois State trooper was injured when a vehicle struck his squad car on the Bishop Ford Expressway early Saturday morning. About 2:20 a.m., the trooper was investigating an accident on southbound Interstate 94 at 111th Street when an Audi struck the back of his patrol car, according to a statement from the Illinois State Police. The trooper was inside his patrol car and had his emergency lights activated at the time of the crash, officials said.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
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