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Regional Health Systems holds ribbon cutting for innovative Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit at Merrillville location
On Tuesday July 16, Regional Health Systems, a Regional Care Group Member, hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit at their Merrillville Care Center location. The Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit, which has been in the works for over a year and a half, is a facility that will provide individuals experiencing a mental health crisis with immediate care and support. Additionally, the staff is available to assist in crisis 24/7 since the emergency number is always staffed and open.
30-Mile Tornado Rips Through Manhattan, Frankfort, Leaving Destruction Across Will, Cook Counties
Channahon, IL – A powerful EF-2 tornado tore through Illinois on Monday night, leaving a 28.9-mile path of destruction from Channahon to Matteson. The tornado, which struck between 9:17 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., featured peak winds of 120 mph and a maximum width of 200 yards. According to the...
Alsip Restaurant offers 75% off meals, towing company volunteers trucks to help south suburbs after storms
Two days after severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Chicagoland leaving destruction in their wake, a suburban business owner is stepping up to the plate to help his local residents who were hit hardest during the storms. Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing in Blue Island and Jerk 48 in Alsip, put his W&W trucks […]
Tiffany Henyard gets silent treatment from trustees at Thornton Township meeting
THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. - A township board meeting ended in a stand-off in Chicago's south suburbs Tuesday night. The feud centers around controversial Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. It was made clear that the trustees in Thornton Township have trust issues after they refused to second a...
Chicago-area exec charged in scheme to bribe Amtrak official with trips, steaks and jewelry in $100M Philadelphia train station renovation
An executive for a Chicago-area construction company has been charged in a scheme to bribe an allegedly corrupt Amtrak official overseeing a $58 million contract to renovate a train station in Philadelphia with hundreds of thousands of dollars in lavish gifts, including trips to India and the Galapagos Islands; meals at an expensive steakhouse; luxury watches; and limousine rides to Atlantic ...
Porter County, Valparaiso leaders condemn political violence
Porter County officials are among those speaking out against political violence. During Tuesday's board of commissioners meeting, Commissioner Laura Blaney said the board condemns Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. She called violence an affront to Democratic values and a threat to the principles of justice and the rule of law.
1st human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois in 2024 reported in suburban Cook County, IDPH says
A person in suburban Cook County possibly has the first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois this year.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the case in a preliminary manner.The department said it's waiting for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm the case.There were 119 human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Illinois last year.READ MORE | Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Hoffman Estates, downstate Morgan County
Crown Point to Build a New Gathering Place Downtown at East hack Court
The City of Crown Point is looking to transform East hack Court into an open-air pedestrian gateway, leading residents and visitors to the woutheast side of downtown. The project will include closing East Hack Court to motorists to allow for the creation of an “al Fresco Dining” area and a community placemaking area. At it’s core, the project will beautify the overall area to create a new gathering place.
David M. Findlay Named To Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List For Third Consecutive Year
Lake City Bank announced David M. Findlay, chairman and CEO, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the third consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits, according to a news release from Lake City Bank.
Valpo Parks Announces Exciting Changes for the 46thAnnual Popcorn Panic!
Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce details and exciting changes for the 46th annual Popcorn Panic 5 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2024. This year's race promises a return to cherished traditions while offering fresh experiences for runners and walkers of all ages. "We've...
Cost of Parking Going Up for Boat Race
(Michigan City, IN) - Parking at Washington Park is going to cost more during the upcoming Greats Lakes Grand Prix. The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department has announced a $40 special events parking fee will be charged for every vehicle entering the park without a parking sticker. All other...
Antique Cars Among the Ruins of Fire
(Kingsford Heights, IN) - A La Porte County couple tried saving their antique vehicles but the electric overhead door on their burning pole barn wouldn’t open because of a power outage from the strong Monday night storms. “There was just no way of getting them out,” said Nerva Kraus,...
Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Illinois news in brief: I-55 reopens after tornado damage; John Deere reverses course on 'cultural' issues; Texas plans to continue sending migrants to Chicago
I-55 reopens after tornado damage A 7-mile section of Interstate 55 near Channahon that had been closed since a tornado touched down Monday night has reopened. ComEd crews worked to remove and repair transmission lines and the 200-foot towers that were toppled by the winds that exceeded 100 mph. In the most recent update, ComEd said there are still nearly 1,300 outages, affecting more than 22,000 homes and businesses. John...
14-year-old boy charged with 6 carjackings, 6 robberies on North Side, West Loop
CHICAGO — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with 14 felonies in connection with a violent crime spree on Sunday, as well as an attempted hijacking in June. The boy was part of a group that carjacked and robbed four people in the 1900 block of West Irving Park around 5:40 a.m. Sunday, according to CPD. As CWBChicago reported that morning, a carjacker driving a white car pulled in front of the victim’s Mazda CX3 to block their path, and two gunmen got out, took the victims’ valuables, and then drove away with the Mazda. CPD said the victims were two 22-year-old men and a man and a woman who were both 21.
PeacePalooza: First-Ever Free Music Festival Promoting Peace Throughout Chicago
From bounce houses to obstacle courses, free food, resource tables, and live music from some of the city’s hottest artists. You can find it all at PeacePalooza – a free music festival aimed at creating a safer, more peaceful Chicago. Organizer Darryl Hess and artist, The Hxliday sat down with us to share the details.
Chicago's 9th District Businesses on Edge as Burglary Spree Strikes South Halsted and Garfield Blvd
Local businesses in Chicago's 9th District are on high alert following a string of burglaries that have plagued the area this July. According to a public notification released by the Chicago Police Department, several incidents have been reported where an individual or individuals have forcefully gained entry by kicking in front doors to steal from the premises. The incidences primarily occurred on a single day, pointing to a potential spree by the offenders.
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