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With nests on telephone poles, once-endangered osprey are flying high in Cook County
Wildlife biologist Chuck Rizzo climbs into what looks like an enormous white bucket and slowly begins to rise. The metal arm of an aerial lift truck propels him higher and higher, above thick underbrush and then even some treetops, toward a striking sight in an otherwise ordinary Cook County forest preserve: a sturdy, stick-strewn platform built on top of a 50-foot telephone pole. “How is it?” ...
Three Winning Lottery Tickets Drawn in Two Days
STATEWIDE – Not one, not two, but three lucky Hoosiers will want to check their ticket numbers soon, as they had winning tickets in CA$H 5 jackpot drawings this week. Two tickets – each worth $211,853 – matched the winning numbers Wednesday night. Those numbers were 1-5-9-11-22. The tickets were purchased at the Meijer on […] The post Three Winning Lottery Tickets Drawn in Two Days appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Highland Celebrates July 3rd: Parade Highlights and Event Restrictions
Highland, IN – The annual July 3rd parade will take place today, beginning with the All American Mile run at 6:30 p.m. The one-mile run starts from 40th and Kennedy Avenue and concludes at Main Square. Parade participants will perform at various locations, including St. James Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and several local streets and schools.
Hard Rock Casino Offering $1M Giveaway To Rewards Club Members
Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Indiana, has introduced a million-dollar giveaway for members of their Unity by Hard Rock Rewards Club. The program began on July 1 and will run through December 27. Hard Rock Casino guests playing slots, table games with their Unity Rewards card can enter giveaway for...
New Book – ‘Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor’ – Coming Soon
Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor, a new history of the area by author Joseph S. Pete. East Chicago, Indiana, was a melting pot. The Indiana Harbor neighborhood drew comparisons to Ellis Island as immigrants flocked from all over the world to work at its steel mills. Once home to more than one hundred nationalities, the “Workshop of America” made metal and many other products. Despite issues like pollution and political corruption, it earned the nickname “City of Champions,” winning state titles, sustaining a historic high school rivalry and producing greats like Gregg Popovich and Junior Bridgeman. Award-winning Region journalist and Lost Hammond, Indiana author Joseph S. Pete explores bygone landmarks like Washington and Roosevelt High Schools, Inland Steel Christmas parties, the zoo, Taco Joe’s, the Mademoiselle Shoppe, movie palaces, the gym where Michael Jordan played his first Bulls game and more.
Video: 2 Illinois Dogs Tied the Knot
On the South Side of Chicago, two dogs proved that it's more than puppy love as they got married on Saturday. About a year ago Comedian Gabriel Iglesias threw a $100,000 Quinceañera for his chihuahua. As a dog lover, I am no stranger to spoiling dogs. However, I think we can all agree that shelling out $100,000 for a dog party is too far. But hey, if you have the money, how you spend it is your business. Back in 2018 actress Sofia Vergara put together a huge birthday party for her son's dog. So, I guess this is a thing and anything is paws-ible.
Chicago's Conservation Success, Ospreys Flourishing in Cook County as Environmental Efforts Soar
The city of Chicago has become an accidental haven for ospreys, a species of bird of prey that historically faced endangerment, with conservation efforts in Cook County leading to a substantial rise in their numbers, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Successful initiatives include the construction of towering nesting platforms, and wildlife biologists like Chuck Rizzo take to the skies in aerial lift trucks to check on the thriving new generations of these fish-eating raptors, furthering the programs aimed at increasing osprey populations in the region.
Starbucks Coming Soon to Schererville
Starbucks will soon be brewing coffee in Schererville, IN with their second location. The popular coffee chain has recently executed a lease at 1902 US Highway 41, immediately adjacent to Basecamp Fitness on the Drive-thru endcap. Brett McDermott of Crown Point-based Latitude Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease negotiations....
Video: Philip Potempa gives us the scoop from Munster’s Theatre at the Center
MUNSTER, Ind. (July 5, 2024) – The future of Munster’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts was uncertain for a while, and members of the community were alarmed about the possibility that the building might be transformed into office space. This week, The Lansing Journal sat down with Philip Potempa, Marketing Director for the Theatre at the Center, to get an update — and to make an announcement:
Portrait artist Jean Lewis to exhibit at Union Street Gallery: ‘I Am Because You Are ‘
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – The work of portrait artist Jean Lewis will be on display at Union Street Gallery beginning July 5. “I Am Because You Are” is a solo exhibition exploring the African proverb of Ubuntu, a quality and way of life that includes important human virtues and the need for compassion and humanity.
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