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Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
‘Kids running': Suburban fireworks show canceled after residents report ‘huge surge' of people
A suburban fireworks show was canceled this week after residents reported a "huge surge" of people in a chaotic scene after many waited hours just to see the popular Fourth of July display. The Lansing Park District confirmed Friday that the annual Fourth of July fireworks show was canceled Wednesday...
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?” ...
Lansing’s 2025 preliminary budget available for review ahead of July 16 public hearing
LANSING, Ill. (July 5, 2024) – Finance Director Brian Hanigan has provided a PDF of Lansing’s FYE 2025 preliminary budget in order to make it available for public review:. 2025 preliminary budget (PDF) The document also includes a comparison to 2024 actual spending as well as the 2024...
50 will celebrate 4th of July as US citizens thanks to Hammond naturalization ceremony
As the nation's independence will be celebrated Thursday, dozens of people are celebrating their citizenship Wednesday.Many were feeling a barrage of emotions on a day they'll remember forever.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFifty Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July in northwest Indiana with a new sense of connection.On Wednesday, they took the oath of allegiance at a naturalization ceremony in Hammond."I'm very happy. It's a dream that come true. Everyone dreams to be a U.S. citizen," Lujain Halawani-Rifai said.Halawani-Rifai is Syrian, but never was able to live in her home country. Now, the U.S. is...
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.
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.
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
Historic juvenile expungement train the trainer program announced by Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Cook County, Iris Y. Martinez
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Iris Y. Martinez, is proud to announce its first-ever Juvenile Expungement Train the Trainer program. This groundbreaking event, a historic milestone for the office, will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm at Malcolm X College, located at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago.
Financial troubles build for Dolton as officials struggle to pay bills
Financial issues in south suburban Dolton are continuing to swell as village officials are reportedly struggling to pay their bills. “Checks have been cut, but week to week, vendors are saying they have not been paid yet,” Trustee Tammy Brown said. Failure to pay one debt has led to...
Cook County property taxes raise alarm • Dolton drama continues • Popular fast food chain returns to Chicago
CHICAGO - Darryl Lloyd of unincorporated Chicago Heights was shocked to receive his latest property tax bill, which showed an astronomical increase due to clerical errors. Lloyd's second installment tax bill skyrocketed from $1,800 to over $30,000, representing a staggering 3,811% increase. "I was literally devastated," said Lloyd, reflecting on...
Independence Day: ‘Rather cloudy and humid’
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – The July 4 holiday is forecast to be “rather cloudy and humid,” says AccuWeather. The anticipated high temp is 85 degrees. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the five-day forecast are presented below. (On mobile, only three hours and three days are shown.) Details are continuously updated throughout the day:
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.
Dolton firefighters, Village refuse to negotiate new contract as tempers continue to flare
There’s more trouble in Dolton. During a board meeting on Monday, more issues arose when community members, including the local firefighters union president, took part in public comments to start the night, expressing anger and frustration at the village and Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Henyard’s empire continues to crumble around...
Lawsuit Against Aqua to be Resolved
A five-year-old lawsuit against Aqua Illinois has been resolved. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but sources said Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, and the Village of University Park have reached an agreement in court and are working to memorialize it into a consent judgment.
Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound July 3, 2024
Spread the loveBy Joe Boyle Signs that are attached to businesses in Worth will undergo a makeover. A lengthy discussion took place during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night addressing a dilemma that trustees said had to be addressed. An ordinance was drawn amending previous sign regulations of businesses in the village. Trustees had…
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