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Haake: Democrats are reclaiming freedom and the flag
The uplifting pageantry of the Democratic National Convention is over, leaving a national hangover of goodwill. Judging from mainstream media headlines, a national sense of relief is spreading, the page is turning, and not just for Democrats. Ever since a certain indulged heir rode down his golden escalator, the nation was in a funk. Encouraged to hate our neighbors, a good chunk of the ...
Chicago ranked fourth among major metros for biggest inflation problem
(The Center Square) – A new study says the Chicago metropolitan area has one of the biggest inflation problems in the United States. WalletHub found that Chicago trails only New York, Minneapolis and Detroit on the inflation list. WalletHub writer/analyst Chip Lupo says several factors may be affecting those markets. “Supply chain disruptions, energy prices and labor market issues, which could be anything from increased wages that are pushing up...
Fight at South Bend High School Injures Staffer
(South Bend, IN) - The school year is off to a rough start at Riley High School in South Bend. On Friday around noon, a fight broke out. No students were injured, but according to school Principal Shawn Henderson, “a staff member sustained a minor injury and was promptly assisted by first responders.”
A Rosie Place for Children's 7th Annual Rabbott's Rosie Ride
A Rosie Place for Children is hosting its 7th annual Rabbot's Rosie Ride to fundraise for medically fragile children. A Rosie Place for Children is a home for children who need around the clock medical care with equipment such as G-tubes, ventilators, apnea monitors and suction machines, according to their website.
'Karaoke for a Cause' event taking place on August 29 in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Area Realtors is hosting its second annual 'Karaoke for a Cause' event on August 29. The event is taking place at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Pulaski Post #357 in South Bend. The event will support Angels in the Attic, an organization dedicated...
One person injured in ATV crash in Silver Creek Township
A 32-year-old man was hurt in an ATV crash in Silver Creek Township. The collision happened around 8:25 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, in a residential wooded area. The Cass County Sheriff’s investigation shows the man was riding the ATV on private property and struck a tree. He was ejected from the ATV. The rider was not wearing a helmet.
City of South Bend Auction features vehicles, equipment
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Saturday is the annual City of South Bend Auction. The event will kick off at 8:30 a.m. at the South Bend Equipment Service Facility on West Sample Street. This year, there will be more vehicles and equipment than ever before. People in need of...
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp...
More than 700 participate in Chicago Kids Triathlon; street closures in place through Sunday
More than 700 kids from 7 to 14 years old plunged into Lake Michigan, hopped on a bike, and went for a run on Saturday morning as part of Chicago Triathlon weekend."There is an incredible energy. It's incredibly fun to watch the little ones, especially the 7, 8, 9-year-olds get out there and try something maybe they have never tried before," said Dave Kappas with Voice of Chicago Triathlon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchKids from across Chicagoland and around the country met at Foster Beach for the start of the Triathlon.Saturday's event started with either a...
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have sickened at least one person at a Chicago hotel event earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention, the city’s police superintendent said Thursday. While the investigation by Chicago police and the FBI continues, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said clues point toward people putting mealworms on tables. “I’m not […]
Lakeview carjacker gets busted within hours after security sees him with a gun at SW Side mall: CPD report
CHICAGO — The man who carjacked a driver in Lakeview this week got caught just a few hours later because he was seen carrying a gun at a Southwest Side mall, officials say. He is also on juvenile probation for armed robbery. At about 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday, a...
Coach | 2026 Notre Dame WR Target Jordon Gidron The “Total Package”
If you ask Derek Howard, Jordon Gidron is the quintessential “total package” as a college football recruit. “Jordon is definitely a unique talent,” the head coach of Ridge View (S.C.) High School says of Gidron, a 2026 receiver prospect. “I think for us, as good of...
5 injured, 1 critically, in high-speed stolen car crash in Edison Park: Chicago police
Five people were injured, one critically, in a stolen car crash on the city's Northwest Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.Police said the crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. at North Ottawa and Touhy avenues in the Edison Park neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA CPD helicopter was monitoring a 21-year-old man driving a stolen car, with three passengers inside, at a high rate of speed.The 21-year-old lost control of the vehicle and struck another car, driver by a woman, before crashing into a building, police said.Officers recovered a gun from the scene.One witness said his car was first hit by the speeding car at North Milwaukee and North Elston avenues.The stolen car's driver suffered a leg and spine injury and was transported to Lutheran Hospital in critical condition.Three women and another man were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.Area Five detectives are investigating. Charges are pending and traffic citations will be issued for the crash, police said.
Bike the Drive, new school trails offer bicyclists safe rides in the South Bend area
Get your bike out for some fun rides in the South Bend area. Bike the Drive Take your bike to Chicago on Sept. 1 for Bike the Drive, which attracts thousands of cyclists to ride on a 15-mile stretch of DuSable Lake Shore Drive as it’s completely closed to car traffic. This all happens...
Notre Dame ready for challenging environment at Texas A&M
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re a week away from Notre Dame’s season opener at Texas A&M, and one key factor will be the weather, as the high temperatures in Texas are expected to create a challenging environment for the Fighting Irish. The current forecast for College Station...
Berrien County offering free Narcan training
BERRIEN COUNTY, Ind. -- Berrien County Health Department is inviting locals to participate in free Narcan training at Benton Harbor on Aug. 28 and at Niles on Aug. 29. The training is only 15 minutes with each participant receiving a free rescue kit containing Narcan, an easy-to-use nasal spray. This Narcan rescue kit can help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in a matter of minutes.
Michigan suspends child care center’s license after state found 65 violations
LANSING, MI - A Michigan child care center with a documented history of problems is no longer operating after the state ordered it to shut down and suspended its license. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential Licensing Bureau issued a notice Aug. 22 that it plans revoke the license of Tiny Tators Childcare LLC, 1036 Bell Road in Niles, after investigators found the center “failed to provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times and used prohibited means of discipline when caring for children.”
Over 25 Breweries Featured at Morton Arboretum’s Cider and Ale Festival in October
Lisle, IL – The Morton Arboretum will bring together craft beer and cider lovers on October 5 for its annual Cider and Ale Festival. This event will run from noon to 4 p.m. and features seasonal beverages from over two dozen breweries. Attendees will have the chance to sample offerings from popular names like Black Horizon Brewing Company, The Cider Farm, and Right Bee Cider.
Legendary Sheridan coach misses first game of his 62-year career
INDIANAPOLIS — Larry "Bud" Wright is the winningest high school football coach in Indiana history. In more than 60 years on the sideline, he never missed a game — until Friday night. The Sheridan Blackhawks opened the season at their newly renovated stadium against Western Boone. But just...
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