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What homebuyers and sellers need to know about new rules for Realtors
A new state law and a settlement in a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors will mean big changes for Hoosiers who are buying or selling homes, including the potential for significantly lower home sales commission costs. Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, here's what to expect. ...
10th annual ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ raises money for Special Olympics at area Dunkin’ Donuts
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Area law enforcement and Dunkin’ Donuts stores are teaming up with Special Olympics Indiana for the 10th annual “Cop on a Rooftop” on Friday. The event raised $145,000 for Special Olympics Indiana in its first eight years. As the name suggests, police officers with the Law Enforcement Torch Run will station themselves […]
Indiana law enforcement teaming up to reduce impaired driving
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Drive sober or get pulled over. That’s the warning state and local police agencies are issuing to drivers as Indiana gears up for its annual end-of-summer impaired driving enforcement campaign. Starting August 16 through September 2, officers across the state will be increasing patrols and sobriety checkpoints to crack down on those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Publishers Clearing House Scam Targets Hoosiers: Don’t Be Fooled!
If something seems a little too good to be true, or someone wants you to give you a cash prize but you didn't enter a contest, it's probably not legit. Growing up in the '80s I remember the commercials featuring a man in a suit surprising folks with a big check. I'm talking like a giant check, that represented a giant amount of money. I always wondered what would happen if you didn't answer the door.
Pollinators & Plants Featured at Art Barn Exhibit Thru Sept. 27th
The Art Barn School of Art is excited to announce a current exhibit with regional artists about pollinator species and native plants titled “Butterflies and Beyond”, on display from now until September 27, 2024. An artist reception will be held at the Art Barn on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5-7pm, with a chance to meet the artists and enjoy light bites and refreshments. There will also be a Pollinator Pop-Up event taking place before the artist reception from 4-6pm. Drop-in at the Art Barn to make pollinator-themed art, participate in the Symbolic Monarch Migration project (more info at https://www.eealliance.org/symbolic-migration.html), and enjoy Art Barn’s Monarch-Maker Garden in full bloom. At 5pm, artist and naturalist Betsy Fleek will give a presentation on pollinator-friendly gardening at home about pollinator-friendly gardening, and participate in the Symbolic Monarch Migration project. In tandem with Art Barn’s 8th annual Art Blitz, there will also be a Butterflies and Beyond Market on September 21 from 9am-5pm to purchase a wide array of work from the exhibiting artists.
Join the festivities at The Great American Duck Race
The Great American Duck Race has become a popular attraction at the Indiana State Fair. Robert Duck, fittingly named, leads the event, which he has been involved with for 26 years. Originally from Bosque Farms, New Mexico, just south of Albuquerque, Duck began racing ducks in 1980. His success at the local duck races, where […]
Everyone in Indiana May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is some scary news for anyone who lives in Indiana. Your social security number may have been stolen. Everyone knows that a social security number is a very private thing. You never want to give that out to anyone. Granted, there are times when you have to give it out to prove your identity for financial purposes, but in general, the rule of thumb is to never give that information to anyone. Your social security card, in the hands of the wrong person, could cause a lot of problems for you that you really don't want to deal with.
Needed rain falls in central Indiana for first time in nearly two weeks; New cool spell coming
HUMIDITY SURGES It’s back! For the first time in well over a week the dew point is nearing 70°. Up 10° from Wednesday, this will aid in developing some needed rainfall. This was the first measured rainfall since August 2nd, nearly weeks ago. August 2024 entering the day was the driest in three years with […]
Valpo Swimming Unveils 2024-25 Schedule
Five home meets at the Valparaiso Aquatic Center highlight the schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign for Valpo men’s and women’s swimming. The Beacons kick off the regular season Sept. 28 at Cleveland State before hosting their annual Alumni Meet at the ARC Pool Oct. 5 as part of Homecoming Weekend. Competition continues the next weekend with trips to Southern Indiana (Oct. 10) and to Purdue for the Dan Ross Indiana Intercollegiate (Oct. 12).
Cook County corrections deputy arrested for trying to smuggle drug-soaked paper into jail, officials say
CHICAGO - A Cook County corrections deputy was arrested Friday morning and appeared in court after dozens of sheets of paper soaked in illegal drugs were found at her home. Shadonna Jones, 54, of Lynwood, is charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class 3 felony, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Soccer Set to Open Season Sunday Afternoon
Valparaiso (0-0-0, 0-0-0 MVC) Sunday, Aug. 18 - at Chicago State (250 E 111th St.) - 1 p.m. Next Up in Valpo Soccer: Winners of the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference regular season title and the 2023 MVC Tournament championship, the Valpo women’s soccer program starts its quest for a third straight championship season on Sunday, as the 32nd season in program history gets underway with a matchup at Chicago State, played at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep.
2 CPD officers, former Cook County assistant state's attorney charged in over $100K overtime scheme
Two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state's attorney are facing serious charges.They are accused of scheming to collect more than $100,000 in overtime benefits that state prosecutors say they should not have received.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice officers Jason Arroyo, 40, and Edis Skrgic, 35, both of Chicago, and former Assistant State's Attorney Ashley Moore, 46, of McCall, Idaho, were charged with two counts of theft of governmental property over $100,000 and two counts of official misconduct.Moore was also charged with an additional count of official misconduct and one count of...
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