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Man Handcuffed After Stepping Out of Store Bathroom
(Westville, IN) - A man spending quite a bit of time inside a convenience store in Westville was allegedly found with drugs. Zaden Streb, 29, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine. According to court documents, police were called to Family Express at...
‘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.
LakeFest Committee announces parking,road closures for this weekend’s festivities
Information regarding road closures and parking availability has been announced as the City of La Porte gears up for its fourth annual LakeFest this weekend, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber. This Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28, a wide array of activities will be held at La Porte’s...
Complaint about former Evansville mayoral candidate's fundraising isn't moving
EVANSVILLE — The Indiana Election Commission has taken no public action on a February complaint accusing former Evansville mayoral candidate Gabe Whitley of filing fraudulent campaign fundraising reports while seeking office locally. Whitley, who promotes himself as "Honest Gabe," has moved to the Indianapolis area since he campaigned briefly for mayor of Evansville as a Republican in 2022. The complaint before the Indiana Election Commission — filed by Gabrielle Kendall, wife of WIBC radio host Rob Kendall...
Nine Illinois hospitals to be sold
Prime Healthcare has reached a deal to buy Ascension’s hospitals in Illinois. Ascension has been selling some facilities as it looks to improve its financial position. Prime Healthcare has announced the biggest acquisition in its history, just as Ascension continues to slim down. Prime has reached a deal to...
Bears S Jonathan Owens to support wife, Simone Biles, at Paris Olympics
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's rare that an NFL player is not only less famous than his spouse but also not even the better athlete.That's the case for new Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who is getting set to watch his wife, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, in the Summer Olympics.The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to support his wife."They were really cool about it, man," Owens said. "It's a first-class organization. Like, I just wanna thank them so much for even allowing me to go over...
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 […]
Cubs GM's comments on the trade deadline shows the team is open for business
A 2-4 homestand to open the second half sealed the fate of a Chicago Cubs team that, since early May, has looked listless. Despite stellar starting pitching and, more recently, a bullpen that's leveled out to be one of the best in the game, a lackluster offense incapable of hitting with runners in scoring position torpedoed any chance of this team playing in October.
Texas man vanished from same Bahamas yoga retreat 10 years before Chicago woman
A Texas man went missing more than 10 years ago from the same Bahamas yoga retreat where a Chicago woman vanished last month, a spokesperson for the retreat confirmed. Wesley Bell was last seen alive while attending a yoga retreat on Paradise Island in Nassau on Jan. 25, 2013, according to a missing persons flyer released by police at the time. He was attending a retreat at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas, the same site from where Taylor Casey, 42, went missing last month, according to the retreat’s spokesperson, Jonathan Goldbloom.
Westfield veteran calls for change to property tax law
A Westfield veteran has started a grassroots campaign to lobby elected leaders at the state level to increase the property tax deduction for veterans in Indiana. Mike Madigan served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. An Illinois native who lived in Wisconsin before moving to Indiana in 2020, Madigan said when he moved to Westfield, he was surprised to find the property tax exemption in the Hoosier State is far different from what was available in Wisconsin.
Pierogi Fest returns to Whiting, Indiana this weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) —The wackiest festival in America returns to Whiting, Indiana this weekend.The 2024 Pierogi Fest kicks off on Friday and runs from July 26 to July 28, honoring Eastern European culture through food. Among the festival's wackiness, Pierogi Fest also honors the role that grandmothers play in nearly every world culture. Throughout the festival, visitors will see Buscias walking around the mile-long fair in their stockings and housecoats. The Buscias will be joined by Mr. Perogi, the Pieroguettes, Miss Paczki, Halupki Guy and Polkahontas.With so much going on during the three-day Pierogi Party, CBS News Chicago has you covered with everything...
Michiana Crime Stoppers presents Fugitive Friday for July 26, 2024
Michiana Crime Stoppers presents Fugitive Friday for July 26, 2024. If your anonymous tip leads to the arrest of one of these features, you could receive a $300 reward. Toro Franklin is wanted for Attempted Battery By Means of a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun with a prior felony conviction and Criminal Recklessness Committed with a Deadly Weapon.
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...
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.
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