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‘We’ll be right here’ – Woodlawn residents camp out to protest eviction order
Christiana Powell, a 63-year-old Woodlawn homeowner who was foreclosed on in 2022, is camping out on her lawn in a last-ditch effort to keep her family’s longtime home. After years of fighting the foreclosure in the chancery, appellate and federal courts, Powell received a final eviction order from the Cook County Sheriff's office last week. Defying the eviction order and remaining put alongside Powell are her mother, her great nephew and his family, who each live on a different floor in the three-story greystone.
Lifesaving Technology Now in La Porte County Via PulsePoint
PulsePoint Respond alerts CPR-trained citizens to cardiac arrest victims nearby so they may administer aid and help save lives. Today, La Porte County E-911, along with the City of La Porte HEARTSafe Community Task Force, announced the launch of PulsePoint in La Porte County. The event was held at the La Porte Municipal Airport and was highlighted by messages from Dr. Gary Wheeland, retired physician and Health Foundation of La Porte Board Member; City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody; La Porte County E-911 Assistant Director Matt Deckard; La Porte County EMS Administrator Eric Fenstermaker; Play for Jake Foundation founder Julie West; City of La Porte Fire Department Chief Andy Snyder; and La Porte County Council President Randy Novak. The speakers detailed the benefits of PulsePoint, a free-to-download mobile app, which 1) alerts CPR-trained citizens of cardiac events in their vicinity so they may administer aid, 2) helps build a comprehensive Automated External Defibrillator (AED) registry and 3) informs the community of emergency activity in real time.
Transporte Impacted by Global Computer Glitch
(La Porte, IN) - Public transportation in the City of La Porte was impacted this morning by the worldwide Microsoft computer glitch. As a result, Transporte has no access on their computer system to rides scheduled recently, said Transporte dispatcher Brenda Reiser. “The system is down. We cannot see our...
Berwyn Man Charged with First-Degree Murder of 3-Year-Old in Chicago Shooting
Following a nearly two-year investigation, Chicago Police have charged Govanni Hernandez, a 32-year-old man from the 6300 block of W. 26th St., Berwyn, Illinois, with the murder of a 3-year-old boy. According to a press release from the Chicago Police Department, Hernandez faces a series of felony charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
Illinois Governor Helps Pace Celebrate Agency’s Latest Investment In South Chicago Suburbs
Pace Suburban Bus recently welcomed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Representative William Q. Davis, Illinois State Representative Robert Rita, Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Ozman, and Markham, IL, Mayor Roger Agpawa, along with other state and community leaders, to celebrate the completion of Pace’s new facility in Markham.
City of Crown Point celebrates family, community, local businesses at A Taste of Crown Point 2024 event
On the sunny evening of Friday, July 19, the City of Crown Point hosted the first day of its annual Taste of Crown Point event at Bulldog Park. Over 25 Crown Point-based food trucks and restaurants set up stalls to serve up their delicious products for attendees. This year’s installment of A Taste of Crown Point also featured live music, a splash pad, cornhole, and face painting. Crown Point residents and visitors from throughout the Region were in attendance. Mayor of Crown Point Pete Land believes that a Taste of Crown Point event is one of the most significant events the city puts on.
Blog: How global Microsoft outage is impacting Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A global Microsoft outage that began late Thursday has caused stress and frustration worldwide as millions of people sit stranded in airports, fail to pay bills online, or even call 911. Indianapolis International Airport told travelers Friday morning to check with their airline before heading to the terminal as airlines — including […]
Teachers speak out against Indiana high school diploma redesign proposal
INDIANAPOLIS — Many teachers from across the state spoke out against proposed changes to the state’s high school diploma requirements at the latest State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting on Wednesday. ”I believe these changes are a step in the wrong direction,” Gianna Mirowski with the Hammond Area Career Center said. ”By altering these requirements, […]
Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash
WINONA LAKE — Craig Allebach’s health may affect his future as the Winona Lake town manager, but Thursday, July 18, he was shown how much he’s appreciated and loved for everything he’s done for the local communities over more than four decades. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb...
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Parents sue Lurie over cybersecurity attack, claim hospital failed to keep patients safe
Lurie Children’s Hospital failed to keep its patients safe after a recent cyberattack that shut down the medical center’s systems for months, parents allege in new federal lawsuits. At least two complaints seeking class-action status were recently filed with the U.S. District Court in Chicago. The lawsuits also...
3 shot outside Lyon’s Den hookah lounge
CHICAGO — Three people were shot overnight outside Lyon’s Den, a hookah lounge on the border of Wicker Park and West Town where a shootout left one dead and another injured last year. Authorities have not publicly linked the latest shooting to the business. Here’s what we know...
Update on services using Crowdstrike in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - A botched security update from a cybersecurity firm has caused a far-reaching technology outage across the world. The Associated Press reports the faulty update grounded flights, knocked out banks and took systems used by media outlets offline and more, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers.
Midwestern Nonprofit Operator Christian Horizon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
ST. LOUIS — Midwest Christian Villages, a St. Louis-based operator of Christian Horizons-branded seniors housing communities, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company operates 12 communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Chapter 11 bankruptcies in long-term care and healthcare reached a multiyear high in the...
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