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Fermilab to Close Temporarily in August Due to Budget Issues
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory will close a significant part of its operations from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8, WTTW News has confirmed. Employees will be forced to take vacation during that time in order to be paid, and some research will be paused. Fermilab will also be closed to the public. The shutdown is an effort at closing a budget shortfall, a spokesperson said.
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Lovin’ the Latte: Bonnie and Elly
LANSING, Ill. (July 19, 2024) – “I took Bonnie to Kdulche today,” wrote Lansing Journal subscriber Elly Clausing last Monday, referring to Bonnie Romanowski, a relative visiting from Mississippi. “She was so pleased and impressed!”. Although the two did not provide any photos of themselves, Bonnie...
Next Move launches Youth Employment Program, ages 16–24
LANSING, lll. (July 18, 2024) — Next Move, a nonprofit organization based in Lansing, recently began funding a Youth Employment Program. The project is committed to providing job training and placement for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The program is part of an effort to provide...
Tornadoes Include Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Valparaiso
The National Weather Service continues to confirm tornadoes in the Northwest Indiana-Chicago area that occurred during storms Monday night July 15, 2024, and Valparaiso is now on the list. The weather service Chicago office says it has extended the Cedar Lake to Crown Point tornado track to Valparaiso, an EF-1 tornado with a maximum width of 300 yards, estimated peak winds of 90 MPH, traveling over 29 miles in 28 minutes. The tornado “continued across I-65 through eastern Lake County and into Porter County. Damage along this part of the path was to trees as the tornado had weakened a bit. However, the tornado did re-intensify as it tracked into Valparaiso,” the National Weather Service summary said, and the tornado lifted just north of Evans Avenue. The National Weather Service said a fatality in Cedar Lake during the severe weather when a tree fell onto a house was caused by straight-line winds south of the tornado’s track. The weather service also earlier confirmed an EF-0 tornado occurred with a maximum width of 100 yards traveling 13-point-7 miles from Shelby in south Lake County to Wheatfield Township in northern Jasper County. As of Thursday night July 18, a total of 22 tornadoes have been confirmed in the Chicago forecast area, tying the daily record for July 15, and meteorologists are continuing to analyze areas of damage during the derecho event. Here is a link for updates and more information.
R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. award nominations due August 1
The R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Award nominations are due AUGUST 1, 2024, and the dinner is coming up September 26th!. Are you ready to show someone how much you appreciate their passion for providing first-rate service? If you witnessed an employee go beyond your expectations, share your experience. Your nominee could...
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
Only a quarter of Hoosier highschoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark on both subject portions, according […] The post Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
A Levin Tire Employee Spotlight: Trevor Haemker
It’s no secret that vehicles are quite prominent in the Region’s day-to-day life. It’s what allows many to commute to and from work, special gatherings, and just about everything else that helps people stay connected to their communities. That’s why, when the service lights come on, Northwest Indiana is always ready to ride into Levin Tire & Service Center. With multiple locations throughout the Region, customers know their valuable possession is in good hands while being worked on by its quality staff, including Automotive Technician Trevor Haemker.
AgriNovus Indiana Sets Goal for State to Grow Agbioscience Economy by $8 Billion Before 2030
$69.6 billion! That’s how much Indiana’s agbioscience sector contributes to the state’s economy, according to a new study from RTI International—the details of which were announced this week during the AgriNovus Indiana QUADRANT event at VisionLoft Stutz in Indianapolis. “The insights from the study show the...
Experts promote daily habits, parental help to boost student literacy in the summer and beyond
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters (CHALKBEAT) — Summer reading can increase your child’s literacy skills. But literacy experts say things like the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when schools are out. Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language […]
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: All Indiana Politics
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring the All Indiana Politics podcast. The attempted assignation of former president Donald Trump threw a spotlight on America’s harsh political rhetoric. WISH-TV Government Reporter talked to IIU Political Science professor, Steven […]
Indiana records first human West Nile virus case of the summer. Why that's important.
A Lake County resident is the first person in the state this summer to contract West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe symptoms, the Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday. “Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance—their bites can potentially lead to serious illness,” State Health Commissioner...
Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Bridging the Gap: Professor Lynell W. Cooper Highlights Workforce Readiness at Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit
The 2024 Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit brought experts and stakeholders from across the state together to discuss the multifaceted impact of mental health. Amongst these experts was Professor Lynell Westbrook Cooper, MSW, LCSW, from the Phylis Lan Lin School of Social Work and Counseling at the University of Indianapolis.
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