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Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
Young Frankenstein comes alive at Memorial Opera House Sept. 26 – Oct. 13
The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
PNW to Offer Artificial Intelligence Masters Degree Program
(Hammond and Westville, IN) - Purdue University Northwest will begin offering a new Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence degree program. The first students are expected to begin courses in spring of 2025. According to PNW officials, the new program will prepare accepted graduate students with AI knowledge, hands-on...
Police Officer Numbers Being Restored
(Michigan City, IN) - The Michigan City Police Department is nearly back to full strength. Police Chief Marty Corley told the city council on Tuesday six new officers graduated Friday from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and have begun their shifts. For now, Corley said they’re being paired up with...
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
Illinois attorney general cracks down on alleged video gambling burglary ring
The Illinois attorney general has charged five men over an alleged burglary ring that targeted video gambling machines in 22 counties, including McLean, Dewitt, Tazewell, and Peoria. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the five impacted businesses stretching from the Chicago area to Central Illinois between January and November 2023. “The...
Saturday, September 21 | Kane County Cougars Present “Tacos And Tequila” Festival
Step back into the vibrant era of the ’90s and 2000s hip-hop as Chicago gears up for Tacos and Tequila Festival, presented by the Kane County Cougars and Social House Entertainment. This throwback hip-hop festival has enjoyed success in Kansas City, Dallas Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Winnipeg, and now it’s Chicago’s turn to witness the inaugural event on Saturday, September 21st, at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars, from 3pm – 11pm.
Convicted felon and alleged gang member arrested in St. Charles after discharging firearm near child: police
CHICAGO - A convicted felon was arrested this week after allegedly discharging a firearm in St. Charles. Kyle Burnett, 36, of Aurora, was charged with being an armed habitual criminal, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (no FOID), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (no CCL), reckless discharge of a weapon and endangering the life or health of a child.
Girl hit by car earlier this week in Harrison Twp. dies
Sunday, it was a nine-year-old girl in Homewood. On Tuesday night, another child has died after being struck by a vehicle. 11-year-old Roxanne Bonnoni was hit on Kuntz Street in Harrison Township Tuesday night around 7:30.
State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana plans to fork over around $50 million to fund the efforts to increase the amount of water that goes to the city of Lebanon and surrounding areas. This is so the new LEAP District being developed by the IEDC will have a sufficient water sufficient water supply. The LEAP District is […] The post State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
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