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Southern Illinois Food Security Summit to Tackle Hunger and Nutrition Access
The fourth annual Southern Illinois Food Security Summit aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity in rural communities throughout the region. The event will bring together food pantries, schools, healthcare providers, farmers, businesses, religious organizations, and community members dedicated to improving healthy food access and nutrition security. This...
Illinois man sentenced to prison for dealing meth in Posey County
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — An Illinois man will serve prison time for selling meth in southern Indiana. The Posey County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday that 46-year-old Michael Anthony Turpin of Albion was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing meth. Prosecutors say Turpin admitted...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Illinois
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Interventional cardiologist joins Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer, Crown Point
Interventional Cardiologist Asad J. Torabi, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer and at a second office Crown Point. Dr. Torabi is board-certified in interventional cardiology. He attended medical school and completed his residency and fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.
US Army invests billions to battle highly invasive species wreaking havoc on state waterways: 'A significant victory'
Invasive carp are taking over the United States, and they have their sights set on the Great Lakes. Officials are set to spend whatever it takes to stop them. Not to be confused with other carp, invasive carp outcompete fellow fish for resources, growing and reproducing at astonishing rates and lowering water quality. Since being introduced from Asia in the 1970s to control algal blooms in confined areas, they escaped to the Mississippi River Basin and beyond.
Indiana scraps unpopular diploma plan, proposes new option for college-bound students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.After months of criticism from educators, parents, school leaders, and higher education institutions, the Indiana Department of Education has released its second attempt at redesigning the state’s high school graduation requirements.The draft of the plan, which the department presented to the State Board of Education Wednesday, scraps the two diplomas first proposed by the department in March — the GPS and GPS Plus diplomas.The new draft proposes a base diploma — currently referred to as the Future New...
Former Illinois Attorney Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Washington Federal Bank Collapse
A former attorney is behind bars for 25 years after being convicted of embezzlement and fraud charges linked to the collapse of Washington Federal Bank, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, Robert M. Kowalski played a pivotal role in siphoning funds from the bank, which foundered in 2017 due to insolvency and a substantial $66 million in nonperforming loans.
Second-generation restaurateur opens sushi restaurant in Park Ridge
The son of a former west suburban sushi restaurant owner is entering the restaurant business for himself. After 20 years of working at other restaurants, Min Kim said he wanted to work in an environment tailored to his taste. Neta Sushi, which recently opened at 35 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, will be a full-service restaurant with a bar, sit-down dining and a sushi counter. Kim, the chef and ...
Near West Side community up in arms about migrant shelter, claim rampant drug dealing
Chicago residents and business owners living next door to a migrant shelter on the city’s Near West Side have had enough and are calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to relocate the shelter.
Yankees 10-2 White Sox: Record HR, win gives Judge double delight
Aaron Judge made baseball history on Wednesday night by becoming the fastest player to reach 300 career home runs. The New York Yankees star achieved this remarkable milestone with a powerful shot during their 10-2 win against the Chicago White Sox. Aaron Judge made history by reaching the 300-home run...
Renovations Finished on Chicago Public Media’s Studio Space
Skender has completed a gut renovation of Chicago Public Media’s studio space, located at 848 E. Grand Ave on Chicago’s historic Navy Pier. The project follows Skender’s 2019 build-out of the office space and café surrounding the media company’s studios. The gut rehab of the...
Chicago youth Peacekeepers Program is making a difference with violence prevention
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Young people are engaging their communities to prevent violence in a brand-new City of Chicago program. The youth Peacekeepers Program participants say they have made a difference this summer—and hope to continue to make a difference moving forward. A total of 100 young people in their teens and early 20s, hired by the city, are working in parks and neighborhoods as part of this pilot program focused on fighting violence by engaging their immediate circles and communities. The sound is heard all too often in Chicago—a siren wails as an ambulance pulls away to rush a gunshot...
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