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Gary NAACP receives Thalheimer Award for community impact
The Gary branch of the NAACP was recently awarded the esteemed Thalheimer Award in recognition of its outstanding achievements and contributions to the community during the 115th National Convention in July in Las Vegas. The Thalheimer Award, one of the NAACP’s highest honors, is bestowed upon branches that demonstrate exceptional...
Wolves girls golf drops pair in DAC opener at Municipal
The Michigan City girls golf team improved its team score from earlier in the week but came up on the short end of both legs of a Duneland Conference opening triangular at Municipal South falling to Crown Point 179-231 and Portage 212-231. Senior Natalie White paced the Wolves with a...
Six Flags Great America preparing for annual 'Fright Fest' with new haunted houses, scare zones
With the summer season winding down, Six Flags Great America is already looking ahead to its 33rd Fall Fright Fest.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis year's event at the Gurnee amusement park will include five haunted houses and nine so-called "Scare Zones".Three of the haunted houses will debut with themes from popular series, including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Stranger Things," and the "SAW" franchise.SEE ALSO | Six Flags Great America to build new roller coaster Wrath of Rakshasa with beyond vertical drop"Fright Fest" will run on weekends at Great America on select nights from September 14 until November 3.
Police seize gun found with crack cocaine and meth in Southwest Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- Police seized a gun and drugs during enforcement in Southwest Michigan. Police served a search warrant at a home on the 500 block of Sycamore Street in Niles following multiple citizen complaints of drug activity, the Michigan State Police said. If you purchase a product or...
1 dead in vehicle fire in Walmart parking lot in Crystal Lake
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A person died in a car fire at a Walmart parking lot early Thursday in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.Around 5:40 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the Walmart parking lot at 1205 S. Route 31, where a vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, according to police.A person was inside the vehicle, and witnesses told police they tried to help get the victim out, but the flames were too intense.After the fire was extinguished, the victim inside was pronounced dead at the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Crystal Lake Police Department, Crystal Lake Fire Department, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call Crystal Lake police at 815-356-3620. Anonymous tips cam be submitted by texting CLPDTIP along with the tip information to 847411 (tip411).
‘I Think She’s…Trash’: Black Woman Sues Chicago Staffing Agency After Workers Caught On Open Line Making Derogatory Remarks While Mistaking Her for a White Woman
A staffing agency in Chicago is being accused of discrimination after one of its agents left an accidental but derogatory voicemail on a Black woman’s […] ‘I Think She’s…Trash’: Black Woman Sues Chicago Staffing Agency After Workers Caught On Open Line Making Derogatory Remarks While Mistaking Her for a White Woman
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
Marshall County Historical Society and Museum Receives Award
The Indiana Historical Society Awards Committee has selected the Marshall County Historical Society and Museum to receive the Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award. The award is for the re-imagined Historic Crossroads Center exhibit that debuted in July of 2023. The exhibit tells the story of how the evolution...
‘Kate the Chemist’ joins the University of Notre Dame as new professor for the public understanding of science
The University of Notre Dame's College of Science has announced the creation of a new, strategic faculty position: professor for the public understanding of science. This role is designed to enhance the college’s visibility both nationally and internationally. Renowned chemist and science communicator Kate Biberdorf, popularly known as “Kate the Chemist,” will be the first to hold this prestigious position, starting Sept. 1, 2024.
Immersive Summer Experience Prepares First-Generation Students for Success
First-generation, underrepresented students often face obstacles that may make it more challenging to pursue higher education. The Groups Scholar Program at Indiana University South Bend is intended to break down those barriers by supporting these students with academic, financial, and social resources to help them earn bachelor’s degrees. This...
Indianapolis man arrested after allegedly conspiring to distribute meth
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in South Bend after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, it was May of 2019 when Brandon James, 35, agreed with others to buy methamphetamine in California to bring back to the Midwest for distribution. James provided the cash to buy bulk meth at a low price.
Heat builds to end August with 90s possible
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- We are cool and comfortable right now, but that is set to change soon. Enjoy the pleasant conditions right now because the heat and humidity are going to build heading into the weekend and early next week. We will likely hit 90 degrees at least once or...
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