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NWS: Storm system misses Columbus Wednesday, storms still possible Thursday
While a strong storm system missed Columbus on Wednesday, strong to severe storms are still expected to move through the area Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. NWS Wilmington issued a hazardous weather outlook for Columbus and surrounding counties early Thursday morning, warning of strong to severe storms that have...
Monee Ordinance Requires Minors To Be Supervised
Now, minors under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult during limited times at some events in Monee, according to an ordinance adopted by the village board last week. The ordinance also stipulates only surgical N95 face masks will be allowed to be worn. Monee...
Biden Expected to Deliver Opening Night Speech at Democratic National Convention
President Joe Biden will most likely address the Democratic National Convention during primetime on opening night, according to “three sources familiar with the planning,” reported Tuesday by CNN. While the schedule was not finalized — save for the nominees’ acceptance speeches on the final two nights — CBS News spoke to “two sources familiar with […] The post Biden Expected to Deliver Opening Night Speech at Democratic National Convention first appeared on Mediaite.
Illinois police union withdraws grievance in Massey case
Ben Crump, an attorney representing Sonya Massey’s family has responded after a union filed a grievance on behalf of the former deputy who shot her and then withdrew it. A news conference was held at a church on Chicago’s West Side.
Indiana postsecondary institutions express concerns over high school diploma redesign proposal
INDIANAPOLIS — In the past several weeks, several Indiana postsecondary institutions have submitted letters to the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Commission of Higher Education containing recommendations regarding the ongoing overhaul of the state’s high school diploma requirements. ”They were right on point with what I heard from several constituents in my own […]
Indiana State Police Seeking Applicants for 87th Recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 87th Recruit Academy. Applications are being accepted for both traditional and lateral applicants, and the deadline to apply is October 13, 2024. What Are the Requirements to Become an Indiana State Police Trooper?. There are some non-negotiable requirements to become an...
DWD and Adult Education bring $35 million economic boost to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – New data shows enrollment in the state adult education program administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) topped 25,000 learners from July 2023 through July 2024, representing a 25% increase over two years. The Adult Education program helps Hoosiers increase skills, earn high school credentials...
‘SAD TO SEE IT GO’
GILMAN — The Gilman Star, a weekly newspaper covering western Iroquois County since 1869, is publishing its final edition on Wednesday, July 31. The Star’s closure represents the third of 2024 for a weekly newspaper in Illinois, which saw six weeklies close in 2023 and 15 in 2022, according to the Illinois Press Association’s Cindy Bedolli, citing data for only its member papers, with mergers not included. With this latest closure, there are now 374 Illinois Press Association member publications statewide — 330 weeklies to go with 44 dailies, defined as newspapers that produce a print or electronic edition more than three days a week.
Semi hauling sugar overturns on EB I-80 in Indiana, driver hospitalized, state police say
Two semis and a car crashed in northwest Indiana on Wednesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened on the eastbound lanes of I-80/94 between Clay St and Ripley Street in Lake Station, according to Indiana State Police.Around 12:10 a.m. a semi-truck rolled off the highway, ABC7 Chicago learned the semi was hauling sugar.It took about two hours for EMS crews to get the driver out of the cab. The driver was airlifted to a hospital with minor injuries.Chopper 7 was over the scene around 6 a.m. As crews were working to upright the truck, traffic was slowly passing by.No other serious injuries were reported.TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near you
Westville Offender Charged in Fatal Prison Beating
(Westville, IN) - A Westville prison inmate is accused in the beating death of another offender. Donell Davis, 29, is charged in La Porte Superior Court 2 with murder and aggravated battery. Authorities said the victim, John Taylor, was beaten in the bathroom of a dormitory and his body dragged...
NW suburban driver killed in apparent road rage shooting: Police
Officers responded to Irving Park Road near Judd and found a man and a woman in a Nissan Sentra had been shot. Schiller Park Police said the driver was killed and his passenger was wounded but in stable condition.
Case closed: Prosecutors reject charges in Little Village homicide, concluding shooter acted in self-defense
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have rejected Chicago police efforts to file felony charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Little Village, concluding the shooter acted in self-defense. CWBChicago has secured video of the shooting, which occurred late on July 12 in the 2600 block of South Ridgeway. (Due to...
Illinois Storm Warning: Strong Winds and Hail Threaten Chicagoland Tonight
Illinois, July 31, 2024 – A round of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep through Illinois late tonight, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a severe weather alert for areas south of I-80. Residents in these areas should prepare for damaging winds and quarter-sized hail as storms develop after midnight and continue into early Thursday morning.
Versiti Blood Center urges urgent blood donations amid shortage
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, which supplies blood to more than 60 hospitals statewide, is experiencing an urgent need for blood donations. The center collects over 130,000 units of blood annually but is now calling on Hoosiers to help replenish their supply. Penny Schroeder, area vice president for Versiti Blood Center of […]
Indiana passed over for funding to cut greenhouse gas emissions, aims to do so anyway
A federal grant spurred Indiana to create its first climate plan and the state had hoped another grant would help put it into action. It didn’t get it, but the Indiana Department of Environmental Management said it still plans to continue the work.
Indiana conservation officer: ‘Every day is different’
Billy Doss is an Indiana Department of Natural Resources conservation officer. He is assigned to District 4, which encompasses 11 counties, including Hamilton. Conservation officers have statewide jurisdiction and full police powers. One of 214 Indiana conservation officers within the DNR’s Law Enforcement Division, Doss said he primarily works in...