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Retired Cook County probation officer shoots woman in NYC murder-suicide, police say
A mother and grandmother, who was a retired Cook County probation officer, are dead after a confrontation in a child custody dispute on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Friday, NYPD said.It happened just before 9 a.m.People were out enjoying the day, many with baby strollers, and they ran for cover when the shots rang out.The NYPD's Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said that a custody dispute was the cause of the tragic murder-suicide.Marissa Galloway, 45, had just placed her child in the car, and was putting a stroller in the trunk when the grandmother of the child approached.Police...
Silva, Steven Find Summer Success
Two members of the Valparaiso University tennis program have turned in noteworthy results this summer as the start of the 2024-25 season fast approaches. Rising junior Moira Silva (Houston, Texas / Houston Tennis Academy) reached the finals of the Texas A&M ITA Summer Masters Series powered by WTN this past weekend, while incoming freshman Brynn Steven (Wichita, Kan. / Bishop Carroll) won a doubles championship earlier this summer.
The Lansing Journal Journeys: Brickyard 400
Ron and Cathy White are big racing fans and big Lansing Journal fans, so when they received free tickets to the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis, they took The Lansing Journal along. About The Lansing Journal Journeys. This history of community photography in the pages of this community newspaper is an...
Franciscan Health hosts free training course on suicide prevention in Northwest Indiana
A free training course in northwest Indiana is aiming to educate and empower others to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Cathy Cinko knows it’s a topic not many people want to talk about openly as they face mental health struggles. She’s the lead clinical therapist at Franciscan Health and is leading and teaching a free course on suicide prevention at the hospital in Dyer, Indiana.
‘Equity, equality and parity': Illinois' road to reparations explained
In early 2022, Illinois became the second of three U.S. states to establish a commission to provide reparations for African American descendants of slavery. Through subsequent board meetings, public hearings and oversight from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the goals of the group, titled Illinois' African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), are starting to take shape.
Financial Shot in Arm for New Housing Construction
(Michigan City, IN) - Millions of dollars are coming to Michigan City to help with new housing construction. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch said the $4.6 million state grant will be used for constructing sewer lines on undeveloped land so future new housing developments can start going up as soon as possible. The grant was awarded by the Indiana Finance Authority.
Bally's accepts $4.5B buyout from chairman's hedge fund, impact on Chicago casino unknown
Bally's has accepted a buyout offer from its largest shareholder for more than $4.5 billion.Standard General, a hedge fund led by Bally's Chairman Soo Kim, will buy the remaining shares of the company, which will keep it publicly traded.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe buyout was announced as Bally's works to build a new casino along the Chicago River. It is also currently operating a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in River North.Two weeks ago, the company revealed new renderings of the planned casino after saying it secured funding for the complex. The site plan includes a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower at the former Tribune Publishing site, pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.READ MORE | Bally's lays out new plans for hotel on top of Chicago casinoThe Illinois Gaming Board said they are aware of the buyout and are reviewing it. There is no word on whether this will have any impact on the permanent Chicago casino.
Federal marshals storm suburban Chicago home rescuing abducted North Carolina teen
CHICAGO (CBS) — With guns drawn, heavily armed officers heavily armed were on the scene as federal marshals stormed a home in Libertyville and rescued a 15-year-old girl.The girl was reported missing in North Carolina earlier this month, and neighbors in the suburb knew there was trouble in the house.The peaceful ambiance of Prairie Ridge Road in Libertyville was jolted this week when U.S. marshals swarmed the block where a 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was found.The man arrested in this case had a reputation for being everything but a good neighbor.Federal law enforcement officials zeroed in on this home in...
South Side cheerleading squad to perform in Bud Billiken Parade thanks to generous donation
CHICAGO – A South Side cheerleading squad was all smiles Thursday thanks to a big donation that will help keep their dreams of performing in the Bud Billiken Parade afloat. The Chi-Town cats have called the South Side home for decades and they’ve routinely been part of the best back-to-school bash on the block. The […]
Exciting opportunity for Hoosiers: Earn a tuition-free Pre-Veterinary Technology certificate from Vincennes University
Vincennes University offers eligible Hoosiers the opportunity to earn a tuition-free certificate in Pre-Veterinary Technology through the state of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program. The certificate provides valuable career advancement opportunities in an in-demand field without financial barriers. The one-year Pre-Vet Technology certificate also meets Purdue University’s requirements for...
Grupo Firme kick off the weekend with a party in Tinley Park
Grupo Firme brought their summer “La Ultima Peda” to Tinley Park, IL to kick off the weekend with nothing but great vibes, drinking, and hit after hit from the banda outfit. With no opener other than a DJ, Firme took the stage to a stormy background on the...
Naperville Little League Baseball Continental All-Stars win 2024 11U state championship
Every year after the conclusion of the Naperville Little League season, each of the National, Republic and Continental divisions from Majors AA create a 12-player All-Star team to compete in the state little league tournament. This summer, the Continental 11U All-Stars emerged as the team to beat. Managed by Justin Cronin with assistants Jeff Papp and Billy Sawisch, the team calls themselves the Hawks because they will all likely be heading to Naperville Central once they enter high school.
TFN senior Carlos Roa wants Meteors to win conference before he heads to college
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (July 25, 2024) – Like a lot of kids, Carlos Roa grew up with a goal of playing college football. The TF North senior is closer than most to realizing his dream after receiving a scholarship offer earlier this month from Judson University, a NAIA program in Elgin.
South Shore Line experiences delays, cancellation due to NIPSCO utility problems
GARY, Ind. (WNDU) - Some passengers on the South Shore Line experienced headaches Friday morning due to NIPSCO utility problems. Several trains were delayed, with some passengers having to be bused between stations due to the issue. One westbound train was even canceled. The rail line said shortly after 10...
Braun: Cut property taxes and freeze future increases
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Republican governor candidate Mike Braun on Friday said he would expand property tax relief eligibility if elected. Braun released his proposal to cut property taxes Friday morning. Chief among the plan provisions is a change to the homestead deduction. Braun’s plan would allow anyone whose home has an assessed value over $125,000 […]
New year, new rules as students start getting back to school
Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for...
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