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Woman dies after tree falls on Northwest Indiana home during severe storms
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was killed after a tree fell on a home during severe storms near Cedar Lake, Indiana, Monday night. The National Weather Service reported at least ten tornadoes on the ground Monday night as dangerous storms hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana for a second night. Cedar Lake Police Chief William Fisher said police and firefighters responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane, in a heavily wooded area, around 10 p.m., after receiving a 911 call that a person was injured when a large tree fell on the home.Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening said...
Indiana Woman Killed as Severe Storms Ravage Midwest, Over 460K Without Power
An Indiana woman, identified as 44-year-old Laura Nagel, lost her life in an incident during the tumultuous overnight storms that battered parts of the Midwest, specifically in Cedar Lake, Indiana. WRTV reported that a tree fell on her home late Monday night amidst conditions which saw winds escalating to destructive speeds, leading to a fatality that punctuates the trail of havoc wrought by the storm system.
Capital B Gary story: Indiana Housing Crisis Hits Gary as Advocates Urge Governor to Form Commission
To improve accessible housing in Gary, Northwest Indiana Habitat for Humanity built homes on the 1700 block of Adams Street. (Photo/Javonte Anderson of Capital B) This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. Clarice Henderson couldn’t shake the feeling that her home was falling apart. “The floors were...
Lake County Parks and Recreation hosts an afternoon of music and vintage baseball at Deep River County Park
On Sunday, July 14, Lake County Parks and Recreation hosted its Music and Baseball event at Deep River County Park. The Legacy Foundation, a Lake County-based community enrichment foundation, sponsored a concert by the South Shore Brass Band. Assembled in front of Deep River County Park’s gazebo, the band offered up a varied selection of toe-tapping tunes. Attendees then headed over to the park’s very own Grinder Field to watch the Deep River Grinders and Danville, Illinois’ Vermillion Voles face off in a 1858-style vintage baseball game. Attendees of all ages enjoyed hot dogs, cookies, and ice-cold Sioux City Sarsaparilla, a Deep River County Park special.
Tobacco Prevention Coalition presents annual awards
Edison graduate honored as Youth Advocate of the Year. The Lake County Tobacco Prevention Coalition recently recognized members, community partners and youth advocates with the organization’s annual awards. This year’s awards included the Bree Wilson Youth Advocate of the Year Award, which was presented by VOICE Indiana in partnership...
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association names lawyer to board
David Wilson, founder of Wilson & Novak Law Offices, recently became a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association's board. The post Indiana Trial Lawyers Association names lawyer to board appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster explodes with fireworks
Construction is a never ending cycle everywhere you go. Construction workers have built work buildings, apartments, and restaurants in different areas of the Town of Munster. More people are moving into Munster and get to enjoy the newly updated area. There were many potholes and bumps in the road, but...
Open Forum: To The Rescue
Greetings to all St. John residents and visitors. We have great news to share with you. St. John Rescue has just been certified as a training center with the National Association of EMTs (NREMT). Holding certification from National Registry opens the door for you to apply for work as an...
Hammond seeking proposals for Rimbach Square development
The city of Hammond is seeking a developer for its “Rimbach Square” project. The city and its redevelopment commission have issued a new request for proposals for the block bounded by Rimbach St., Sibley St., Hohman Ave. and Morton Ct. The city wants to see a multi-family residential...
Restorative justice court program expands to south suburbs
SAUK VILLAGE, Ill. (CBS) – A program that gives some people who were convicted of a non-violent crime a second chance is expanding in south suburban Sauk Village.The program, Restorative Justice Community Court, helps young people clear their criminal record."The restorative justice program was something that I think this village needed," said David Fields, a Sauk Village resident.Fields said he's fully behind the Restorative Justice Community Court program that's coming to his community. "We have young people out here that get into things and only because of peer pressure," he said.The program is coming to the suburbs for the first time....
Landmark Illinois awards grants to Oak Park and North Lawndale organizations
Landmark Illinois has awarded grants to three West Side organizations to help them preserve their historic buildings. The funds range from $3,500 to $5,000 and require an equal match from the recipients. In Oak Park, The Day Nursery and the Living Sanctuary of Faith Church of God in Christ both...
This Indiana educator created a literary journal for Indiana teens. Here’s why.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Once Ben Boruff decided to try teaching, he never looked back.Now, he’s been teaching for 11 years, five of those at Munster High School in northwest Indiana.An English and creative writing teacher who works mostly with juniors and seniors, Boruff also is the sponsor of multiple student clubs, including one focused on poetry and another on Dungeons & Dragons.Every time a student asks him to help with a club, Boruff sees it as an honor. Plus, it gives...
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