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Demolition Turns Key for New Show Arena
(La Porte County, IN) - A ground breaking is scheduled next week for a new show arena at the La Porte County fairgrounds. Fair Board President Steve Mrozinski said the old show arena that’s been there since the fair moved to its present location in the early 1960’s is being demolished.
Rudy Yakym talks politics, tornado aftermath in Elkhart
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s been an eventful week both here at home and across the nation. From a weeklong Republican National Convention held just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump to a severe weather outbreak, there’s been no shortage of news. Our...
Video: Why Thornton Township taxes skyrocketed this year
LANSING, Ill. (July 19, 2024) – Many residents of Lansing and Thornton Township saw a dramatic increase in their property taxes this spring. The Lansing Journal sat down with Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Elston to find out what happened and what (if anything) residents can do about it. It...
Petition calls for patrol, dive team after 6-year-old boy’s Kankakee River death
An online petition launched after the death of a 6-year-old boy in the Kankakee River earlier this week calls for the creation of a river and patrol team that can more quickly respond to emergencies.
Black Illinois Man Says He Was Fired After Refusing To Cut His Dreadlocks, Sues For Discrimination
Just days into his training at a Des Moines trucking firm, an Illinois man claims he was dismissed for refusing to cut his dreadlocks. Drew Harvey, 26, from Crete, Illinois, arrived in Des Moines on June 23 to begin training with TMC Transportation. Training commenced on June 24, but Harvey alleges he was unjustly terminated on the second day due to his hairstyle.
DuPage County, IL – Early Morning Armed Robbery on Route 59 in Naperville
Naperville, IL – An armed robbery occurred early Friday morning at a business on Route 59 in Naperville, leaving police in search of a suspect. The incident took place at approximately 5:03 a.m. on the 4900 block of S. Route 59. The Naperville Police Department responded swiftly to reports of an armed robbery that had transpired around 10 minutes earlier.
Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business
A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were...
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
STATEWIDE–Indiana State Police are participating in a “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”. Leaders of it say it began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner. State Police submitted a photo taken in Indianapolis during the solar eclipse this past […] The post Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest” appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend
I wear the same 5 to 6 outfits every week. I haven’t spent a lot of time or money recently shopping at a department store for new clothes due to inflation on everything. However, if I were to go shopping, I would be in good company if I selected this store… Top Department Stores in […] The post Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
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