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Crossroads Chamber NWI Chamber Night brings communities throughout the Region together at the US Steel Yard
Approximately 350 members of chambers across Northwest Indiana (NWI) gathered together at the US Steel Yard Stadium for an exciting game. This is the first event of such caliber, with members from 14 chambers across the Region getting together to eat, watch a classic game, and connect. Crossroads Chamber, the...
Secretary of State Diego Morales releases joint statement on election integrity and opposing federalization of state election processes
MILWAUKEE– The undersigned State Secretaries are their states’ Chief Election Officers:. These six Secretaries of State are attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) this week in Milwaukee, WI. The Convention provides an opportunity to communicate with officials from throughout the nation regarding the Secretaries’ election integrity concerns regarding any attempts to federalize state election processes.
Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores
INDIANAPOLIS –Workers at the Mass Ave Starbucks in downtown Indianapolis voted 13-3 on Wednesday night to join Starbucks Workers United, affiliated with the Workers United Labor Union. Iris Mctarsney, who works at the store, says that it took employees a couple of years to hold the vote, but she believes it was worth the wait. […] The post Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Yelp Elites Claim This is the Best Fried Chicken in Indiana
The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.
Kat Von D Shines Light on Her ‘Polar Opposite’ Lifestyle in Indiana in a Town of 1200 People
Kat Von D has settled into her life in Indiana — but there are a few things that she misses about living in Los Angeles. “I live in the middle of nowhere in Indiana,” Von D, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her new single, “Illusion,” and her second album, My Side of the […]
Wabash woman installed as Indiana American Legion Auxiliary state president
For the first time in more than 100 years, Wabash is home to the new president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Indiana. Roxanna “Roxy” Stoner received the oath of office on Sunday, July 14, during a ceremony at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis. She represents Wabash American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15.
Global IT outage impacts flights at Chicago's O'Hare, Midway airports
A global IT outage impacted airlines, airports, banks and media companies Friday morning, including systems across the Chicago area.As of late Friday night, O'Hare Airport was still very busy. Some of the folks waiting had been there since early in the morning.Their flights were canceled, but they just wanted their luggage back, however, that was going to take four hours or more. ABC7 expected many of the passengers to be at the airport overnight.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe global outage also impacted apps and servers for Microsoft 365.CrowdStrike, a U.S. cybersecurity company, has admitted to...
New 16th District Commander Robert Vanna meets District Advisory Committee
Robert Vanna, a 30-plus year police veteran, has been named commander of the 16th (Jefferson Park) District. “We’re all in it together,” Vanna said at the July 18 meeting of the 16th District Advisory Committee. Vanna said that his career, which includes being a detective, a watch operations...
5 go to hospital after North Liberty man flees South Bend traffic stop, starts 4-car crash
SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Fatal Crash Team is investigating a multiple-vehicle crash on the city's northwest side Tuesday night. The collision occurred at 6:07 p.m. at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Walnut Street after an attempted traffic stop, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's office reported. One passenger was...
Suburban Queen of Hearts raffle is now over a million dollars
Each Wednesday at a sports bar and grill called “At the Office” in Crestwood, there’s a drawing in the Queen of Hearts raffle that raises money for Park Lawn, which serves people with developmental disabilities.
Calumet City issues boil water order for Park of River Oaks residents
CALUMET CITY, Ill. - Calumet City has issued a mandatory boil water order for some south suburban residents. Those affected live in the Park of River Oaks, a private residential development, located at 150 Park Avenue. The order comes in response to numerous pipeline leaks that private contractors are attempting to repair, city officials said.
Comedian Bob Newhart, born in Oak Park, dies at 94
Comedy legend and famous West Sider Bob Newhart, who rose to fame in 1960 after releasing his first comedy album, has died at 94. According to the Associated Press, Newhart’s publicist, Jerry Digney, said the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles following a series of short illnesses. Newhart was...
Cook County Donates Over 900 Clothing Items to Aid New Chicago Residents at New Life Center
In a move that speaks to the enduring spirit of community and resourcefulness in the face of closure, Cook County's Department of Facilities Management has made a significant contribution to the New Life Center. Almost 1,000 new articles of clothing, originally from the now-shuttered Oak Forest Campus Long-Term Care Facility, found a new purpose in supporting new arrivals through the "New Vecinos" team's efforts. This donation, detailed in a press release by Cook County, encompasses 866 pairs of shoes and 81 pairs of pants, set aside from the campus which is slated for partial demolition.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
‘Significantly hazardous’ conditions prompt officials to close portions of Fox River to boating
MILLINGTON, Ill. — The aftermath of Monday’s severe weather and tornadoes is still impacting parts of Illinois and the Chicago area. On Thursday, officials announced that a portion of the Fox River is closed for safety reasons. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources closed the river from the...
Pair charged with hate crimes after spray painting Israeli flag: officials
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. - Two men were charged with hate crimes after allegedly defacing an Israeli flag at a Bloomingdale grocery store, officials announced Thursday. Tabshir Rizvi, 23, and Mohammed Faroun, 22, were accused of spray painting "Free Gaza" on the flag at Woodman's Food Market on June 24, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
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