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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is back for the school year
The first day of school for Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) Hawks was on Wednesday, August 14. “I was nervous walking back into the school as a senior but also excited. I definitely did not want to go back but I think I was also ready to start at the same time. I hope this year goes by very smoothly since I’m also doing my internship at the Area Career Center,” said Lyila Vega, a senior at HAST.
Setting the Vision & Laying the Foundation at Eisenhower
In the summer, with less then a week before the first football practice, Vincent Holmes was named the head coach of the Eisenhower Cardinals. With 18 years of offensive and defensive coordinator experience, inside of Community High School District 218, Holmes is ready to take the reins. The stars on...
MSOC: Late Goal Forces Draw as Warriors Open Season
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Midland University kicked off its season with a draw against Governors State University on Thursday evening. After falling behind early, the Warriors battled back and took the lead before the Jaguars spoiled the opener with a last-minute goal for the 2-2 tie in the neutral site game just outside of Chicago.
Mom, Daughter, and Grandma Make History, Open Newest Black-Owned Integrated Health Practice in Chicago
NATIONWIDE — Meet Iris Patterson, the Founder and CEO of Chicago Integrated Health, the newest Black-owned wellness center and medical practice in Matteson, Illinois (just 20 minutes from Chicago). Three generations of Black women are running the company – 43-year-old Iris, who is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist; her mom, 60-year-old Lauren White, who is a Licensed Psychotherapist; and her daughter, 26-year-old Teylor Johnson, who just graduated from DePaul University and will soon be a licensed psychologist.
Triple Canopy issuing 123 layoffs due to contracts ending Sept. 30
INDIANAPOLIS — Triple Canopy, a private security company, is letting go of 123 employees after the FPS-IN contract expires on Sept. 30. According to a letter from Triple Canopy’s HR, the company is letting go of 113 Armed Protective Security Officers, four Lieutenants, two Captains (Security Exempt), one Administrative Assistant, one Contract Manager, one Training […]
4 Chicago suburbs ranked among the top safest, wealthiest cities in the country: study
WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. - Four Chicago suburbs have been ranked among the top 30 safest and wealthiest cities in the nation. According to a new report by GOBankingRates, Western Springs in DuPage County has been ranked No.1, followed by Kenilworth, Illinois in Cook County in the No. 2 spot. Wester...
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
Suspect on the run after robbing bank in Oak Forest: police
OAK FOREST, Ill. - A man is on the run after robbing a bank in Oak Forest and authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking him down. The incident happened just before 6 p.m. Friday at the Fifth Third Bank at 15533 S. Cicero Avenue. The man went...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Community Hospital celebrates milestone in AFib treatment
Building on its reputation for cardiovascular care excellence, Powers Health marked a milestone achievement in treating patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. On Aug. 16, a team in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Community Hospital in Munster successfully completed the hospital’s 500th WATCHMAN implant. People who have been diagnosed with...
Girls Golf Demonstrates Amazing Sportsmanship and Class!!!
Congratulations to our Lady Warriors Golfer Miss Faith Leeney for receiving an exemplary behavior report for her class and confidence on the Golf Course. Brian Jennings of Griffith High School made the following report to the IHSAA. During a match today with Bishop Noll and Griffith, Calumet only brought 1...
Can't Wait For Saturday | What's in a name? Plenty for Southern Cal quarterbacks
Aug. 23—*** Here is my advice to Southern California opponents this season: Pay special attention to the new guy playing quarterback. You might think the teams on the Trojans schedule got a break when Caleb Williams moved on to the NFL (quick prediction, he will have a monster season for the Bears). Not so fast. Miller Moss is the new guy lined up behind center, which the Trojans confirmed ...
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
G&H Import Auto Parts Celebrates 50th Anniversary
G&H Import Auto Parts, a shareholder of Automotive Parts Associates, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in August of 2024. Located in Oak Lawn, IL, the company specializes in distributing Asian and European automotive parts along with performance accessories. Established in 1974 by Gene Bochinski and his cousin, G&H Import Auto...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
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