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Good medicine: Carmel pharmacists help guide historical drug store at Indiana State Fair
When guests walk into the Hook’s Historical Drugstore Museum near the 38th Street entrance of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, they step back in time in more ways than one. The museum, designed to replicate a late 19th-century drugstore, opened in 1966 as part of an effort to celebrate Indiana’s sesquicentennial anniversary of statehood. Nearly 60 years later, despite changing ownership several times, the expansive display of historic remedies, supplements and tools remains largely unchanged.
Chicago's Democratic National Convention retooled to capture jolt Kamala Harris has injected into presidential race
WASHINGTON — The program for Chicago’s Democratic National Convention is being retooled in the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden at the top of the ticket, with the first details emerging Wednesday about a new plan aimed at harnessing the energy jolt Harris has injected in the race.
The Evans at Canal Shores opens with 12 new holes
Four years ago, the Canal Shores board of trustees dreamed about renovating the beloved Evanston golf course along the North Shore branch of the Chicago River. After tireless work, weeds and clover that once covered the course have been transformed to rye and bluegrass. Now rebranded as The Evans at...
Deals and discounts at the Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It is time for Hoosiers to gear up for the annual Indiana State Fair, but don’t forget to check out some deals before enjoying your visit. The fair will open its doors Aug. 2 through Aug. 18, but will be closed on Mondays. Advance Discounts Sale ends Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. […]
Emergency fuel waiver issued for IL, WI, IN and MI to alleviate soaring gas prices after storms
The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate gasoline shortages in four Midwest states after the shutdown of a refinery in Illinois.Exxon Mobil shut down its refinery in Joliet last month after a power outage when tornadoes and severe storms swept through the region. Power has been restored, but it can take weeks to restart a facility like the Exxon Mobil refinery about 40 miles outside of Chicago, which can produce about 9 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel per day.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn addition to Illinois, the...
Indiana State Police accepting applications for the 87th Recruit Academy
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 87th Recruit Academy. Basic eligibility requirements and consideration factors:. Must be a United States citizen. Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date for traditional applicants is...
Statewide coalition outlines equity and accessibility concerns with EV infrastructure plan
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — A statewide coalition is calling on the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to address its equity and accessibility concerns with a plan to incentivize EV chargers in Indiana. In a Tuesday press release, the Indiana Alliance for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities — an alliance […]