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Answering questions about Indiana’s possible new high school diplomas
FISHERS, Ind. (THE REPORTER) — The State Board of Education proposed two new diplomas for Hoosier high school students in March 2024, and the changes are proposed to take effect December 2024. State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) played host to a listening session July 29 to inform people on the new Indiana diploma proposal […]
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse to open Indiana location this week. What to know
A high-end steakhouse with a name that’s a mouthful is making its debut in Indiana. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse will open in downtown Indianapolis at 14 W. Maryland St. on Aug. 2, serving hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood. ...
Hot, humid and stormy Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hot and humid today with some storms early this morning and another round of storms later this afternoon. TODAY: A line of storms and storms moving across parts of western Indiana for the first part of the day. Dew point values stay into the 70s which will make it feel very miserable […]
Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Indiana Tanker Rollover, Hazmat Situation Shuts Down I-94 Westbound Lanes
Hammond, IN – A tanker rollover crash on I-94 in Lake County has escalated into a hazardous materials situation, closing all westbound lanes at mile marker 2.3, just west of U.S. 41/Indy Blvd. The Indiana Department of Transportation has advised motorists to avoid the area. According to the Indiana...
Solar congress offers answers at event in Lafayette
To help guide a movement to expand solar power in Indiana, community members, small businesses and city leaders are invited to an upcoming solar congress. The free event is hosted by Solar United Neighbors, or SUN, a national nonprofit that helps communities realize solar goals through rooftop installations. Zach Schalk...
Elgin History Museum joins the Stick & Stay Trail
Visitors can step back in time at the Elgin History Museum. Located in an 1856 landmark building known as Old Main that was once part of the Elgin Academy campus, the museum brings to life Elgin’s rich heritage through permanent and changing exhibits. One of those permanent exhibits include Elgin National Watch Company, which was a major US watchmaker from 1864 to 1968. If you haven’t yet paid a visit to the museum, the clock is ticking…
Chicago's Credit Rating Soars as Fitch Upgrades City Bonds, Signaling Economic Upswing
Chicago has just received an economic boost, with Mayor Brandon Johnson revealing that Fitch Ratings, Inc. has upgraded the city's credit ratings. The General Obligation (GO) bonds now sit at 'A-' up from 'BBB+', and Chicago’s Sales Tax Securitization Corporation’s (STSC) senior lien bonds have leaped to 'AAA' from 'AA+'. A stable outlook remains for both categories, hinting at a steady financial trajectory for the city.
20th gun-related arrest outside of Naperville Topgolf since last August
In less than a year, there have been 20 gun-related arrests outside the Naperville Topgolf at 3211 Odyssey Ct. Camarion Jai Cobbins, 19, from Huntsville, Alabama, was the latest arrest on Sunday, July 28. He was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Firearm found inside a vehicle in...
Attorney General Todd Rokita demands Kinsey Institute financial data from IU
On Wednesday, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Elise Nieshalla, state comptroller, sent a letter to Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and the IU Board of Trustees requesting proof of compliance concerning funding for the Kinsey Institute that was part of a state law passed last year. House Enrolled Act 1001 prohibits state dollars be used to fund the Kinsey Institute. The law went into effect on July 1, 2023. ...
Fatal Road Rage Incident: Man Killed, Woman Hurt in Chicago Suburbs (Video)
A road rage incident in Chicago’s western suburbs resulted in a man being killed and a woman injured. The incident involved a suspected shooter firing at several children in the car. Scene Description. The shooting took place on Irving Park near Scott Street, where the road was closed off...
Secretary of State Diego Morales tours Toyota Manufacturing of Indiana
PRINCETON– Secretary of State Diego Morales toured the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana plant in the Greater Evansville area of Gibson County today. The Auto Dealer Services Division is one of the four divisions under the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office. It regulates the process of manufacturing, selling, or salvaging a vehicle.