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Studio space available at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 21, 2024) – Union Street Gallery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art gallery, is extending an invitation to apply to join their collaborative of Studio Artists. The application fee is $50, and applications will be juried by the current roster of Studio Artists. Studio Artists agree to...
Our Chicago: Tornadoes Touch Down Across The Chicago Area
The numbers are pretty remarkable: The National Weather Service confirmed, more than two dozen tornadoes touched down across the Chicago area last Sunday and Monday.Five of those were here in the city.The tornadoes brought down trees and damaged buildings. Power lines fell onto I-55, shutting down a portion of the expressway for more than two days. In Cedar Lake, Indiana, a woman was killed when a tree fell onto her home. According to the National Weather Service, there is typically an average of 50 tornadoes across Illinois per year.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSo, what happened...
New Play THE MYSTERY OF AMELIA EARHART Starring Leslie Goddard Debuts In Munster
A new play shines new light on the trailblazing aviatrix Amelia Earhart and explores the possible theories of her disappearance. The interpretative historian and actress Leslie Goddard stars as the title character in "The Mystery of Amelia Earhart" produced by Leslie Goddard Presents on the Theatre at the Center stage at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster.
LaPorte County man, 65, killed in crash
A LaPorte County man died after crashing his vehicle. It was just before 12 p.m. on Friday, July 19, when deputies were called to County Road 300 North, west of Johnson Road, where a 2010 Ford Explorer was traveling westbound. The vehicle traveled left of center and across the eastbound...
Police: Speed a factor in crash that killed a 22-year-old man from Granger
A 22-year-old Granger man died after a motorcycle. The collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, near Dailey Road and Jefferson Center Street in Jefferson Township. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies say the motorcyclist was traveling northbound when he lost control of his motorcycle, which caused him to hit...
1962 – Crash Helps Gerken Win Illiana Race
Whitey Gerken (44) races against Curtis Turner (20) during the USAC late model stock car race at Illiana. Gerken would go on to win the race while Turner would finish second. – Wayne Bryant Photo/Stan Kalwasinski Collection. Schererville, Ind. (July 21, 1962) – A capacity crowd watched Whitey Gerken...
Harley-Davidson of Michigan City celebrates 25th anniversary
It was an all-day celebration at Harley-Davidson of Michigan City on Saturday, July 20. The shop invited the entire community for a day of fun in honor of the shop celebrating 25 years of business. Jeff Haggerty, general manager at Harley-Davidson of Michigan City, shares what an important milestone this...
‘Families have absolutely no say’: Mother speaks on son’s mental health struggles
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A Tri-State mom is sharing what it’s like to be the parent of someone with mental illness. 47-year-old Adam English was arrested after police say he started a fire at inside his home. Adam’s mother Bridget Murray spoke about how the last 20 years have...
American Legion Riders Post 104 participates in legacy run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – American Legion Riders Post 104 participated in the Department of Indiana legacy run. Motorcycle riders, from all areas of the state, drove to Indianapolis together to raise money. Post 104 is one of the more active posts in Indiana, according to Rider Director Norris...
Indiana woman accused of killing 10-year-old foster son by sitting on him arrested in Michigan
An Indiana foster mother has been charged in a warrant with reckless homicide for allegedly sitting on her young foster son, causing his death. She was arrested in Michigan last Saturday.
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