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Black Women's Expo Chicago to celebrate 29th anniversary at McCormick Place
The nation's longest running exposition for Black women is celebrating its 29th anniversary August 2-4 at McCormick Place.The 2024 Black Women's Expo will feature over 25 impactful seminars, national speakers, and live main stage entertainment, as well as provide exposure for more than 300 small businesses and major corporations. With thousands of attendees from various cities, BWe is focused on the needs of Black women (mothers, wives, business owners, entrepreneurs) through topical seminars, workshops, corporate and small business exhibits and vital pavilions on health, wellness and careers.The Black Women's Expo is also an entertainment hub with celebrity meet & greets, local and national entertainment, and thus has become an effective vehicle to market to the African-American consumer. This year, renowned actress, singer and author Jenifer Lewis will appear along with soulful songstress Angie Stone. Festivities kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place Friday, August 2nd at 9:30 a.m. at the entrance of the Expo.Tickets to BWe NEXT are now available for half-price at all Chicagoland Walgreens stores. You can also purchase tickets online or at the door for $30. Visit Bwenext.com to get your tickets now.
La Porte County, IN – Fatal Car Accident in Union Mills: 65-Year-Old Driver Dies on Scene
Union Mills, IN – A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred yesterday on CR 300 North, resulting in the death of a Union Mills resident. The accident took place at 11:54 a.m., west of Johnson Road. According to deputies, a red 2010 Ford Explorer driven by 65-year-old Gregory W. Crites veered...
No timeline in place for reviving Dyer's proposed chicken ordinance
A backyard chicken ordinance remains on hold in the town of Dyer. The measure was approved on first reading but failed on second reading, when council member Jenna Ogrizovich flipped to a no vote last month. She was concerned that the ordinance was being rushed through and wanted to hold...
NISO brings Ravinia experience to Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (July 20, 2024) – A picture-perfect Friday night drew an estimated crowd of 1,500 to the Fox Pointe concert venue to hear the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra (NISO) perform for the fourth consecutive year in Lansing. People lined up to enter the venue over an hour before...
EPA requires stricter coal ash cleanup in Town of Pines due to flawed soil test
The Environmental Protection Agency said the standard for cleaning up coal ash in the Town of Pines will now be a little more strict. In March, the environmental group Earthjustice pointed out flaws in the data used to set that standard. But activists say some flaws still remain — and that means the soil will still be unsafe.
LaPorte County police chase ends in arrest on I-94
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. - A traffic stop in NW Indiana Friday evening turned into a multi-county police chase that ended with the arrest of two Illinois residents. An Indiana State Trooper tried to stop a black Jeep traveling 71 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 20 near C.R. 400 E. around 7:15 p.m.
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
Union Mills man dead after hitting tree in LaPorte County
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A LaPorte County man is dead after crashing his vehicle late Friday morning. It happened just before noon on County Road 300 North, west of Johnson Road. Police say 65-year-old Gregory Crites of Union Mills drove off the road and hit a tree. Crites...
Chicago Braces for Mild Week with Chance of Midweek Showers and Thunderstorms
Chicagoans can look forward to a relatively steady weather pattern in the coming days with near-seasonal temperatures and a few chances for rain and storms, particularly midweek. According to the National Weather Service forecast, temperatures this week will hover in the high 70s, with a slightly warmer surge expected on Wednesday, reaching up to about 84 degrees. Today will be partly sunny with a mild high near 78.
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in La Porte
(La Porte, IN) - A Powerball ticket purchased in La Porte is worth $50,000. According to the Hoosier Lottery, the winning ticket was bought at Virk’s Liquors at 501 State St. So far, nobody has come forward to claim the prize. Clerk Harold Peterson said he sold the winning...
Streator Police look to identify suspect in Saturday afternoon shooting
STREATOR (25News Now) - Streator Police are working to try and identify a suspect in connection with a Saturday afternoon shooting. Police said it happened around 4:45 PM Saturday at City Park. There, officers found a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to OSF...
Local Voices: Lan-Oak Park District is misrepresenting the Clock Tower donor
A Request for Clarification submitted by Darlene M. Kadar and Bob Malkas. When we first learned that the Lan-Oak Park District (LOPD) was suing The Lansing Journal for a trademark infringement we decided to take an active part to get more clarity so that the residents of Lansing could understand the reasons for the legal action, and to keep them informed of the process we would be using to get more information.
Granger's Bella Bauer as Miss Indiana Teen 2024
Recent Penn High School Graduate and soon-to-be student at Purdue University, Bella Bauer is representing the state of Indiana as Miss Indiana Teen 2024. Though she won the biggest title at the competition, Bauer also won the preliminary talent award, overall dance award, tied for the overall interview award and the Joy of Life award.
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