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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.
Joliet police warn residents to shelter in place after search underway for armed man
JOLIET, Ill. - Joliet police are searching for a man who may be armed in a neighborhood, urging residents to shelter in place until he is apprehended. The incident began at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the 500 block of Silver Falls Street. Police said there is a man in the...
Indiana will put $50 million toward LEAP District water infrastructure
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Economic development officials on Thursday told lawmakers current commitments to a high-tech research park already have maxed out Lebanon’s water infrastructure. During an at-times contentious meeting with the State Budget Committee, officials with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Finance Authority said the state will put $50 million toward […]
Indiana homebuyers market improved in July with inventory boost, lower mortgage rates
Yulissa Espinoza and her husband lived in their first home, a modest two-bedroom in Lawrence, for less than a year before realizing it was too small to raise the family they hope someday to have. So Espinoza, 24, and her partner, 25-year-old Edwin Betancourt, put their starter home up for sale last month. Now, having lost money on their initial home because of a faulty inspection, they're days away from closing on a second, larger house...
Scents out of Hawkins, Indiana, featured at Bath & Body Works. Here's what they smell like
Thursday, Aug. 22, isn't just Pumpkin Spice Latte release day. Fans of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the Netflix series "Stranger Things" have been looking forward to another product launch. And today's the day. Bath and Body Works' new Stranger Things Chapter Two collection is out now. While supplies last, customers can find three new fragrances and 15 new limited-edition products including candles, PocketBac hand sanitizers, soaps and wallflowers. ...
Woman Arrested After Indiana Applebee’s ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ Dispute
A dispute over Applebee's "All-You-Can-Eat" deal led to an arrest in Indiana earlier this month, serving as a prime reminder to always read the fine print. I've spent a lot of time at Applebee's over the years, and one of my favorite promotions they offer is their All You Can Eat" Special. The limited-time promotion comes around every so often and features your choice of unlimited boneless wings, riblets, or double crunch shrimp. I've tried all three on separate occasions in the past, but the boneless wings are usually my go-to.
Save Lakeside Woods campaign seeking community support
LAKESIDE — Plans for the effort to “Save Lakeside Woods” were outlined and discussed on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Lakeside Inn. Lakeside Neighbors Against Development Board members Tom Gold, Donna DePaolo, Barry Friedland and Pete Britt, along with advisor Natalie Brown, led the Aug. 18 session (attended by approximately 50 people).
Valparaiso Police Department Adds Three More Graduates from the School of Staff and Command at Northwestern University
The Valparaiso Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Captain Melanie Sheets, Detective Sergeant Chris Allison, and Patrol Lieutenant Jerame Simpson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. The officers have successfully completed the (22) week Staff and Command program. This program, which was implemented by the Center for Public Safety in 1983, has graduated over 21,000 students both nationally and internationally. Captain Sheets and Detective Sergeant Allison were students in SPSC Class #564, while Lieutenant Simpson was a student in SPSC Class #572.
Lake Time Brewing and Spirits debuts in downtown Bridgman
BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman City Council on Aug. 12 approved a Social District Permit request from Lake Time Brewing and Spirits, LLC, at 4236 Lake St. The action recommends approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to add the recently opened restaurant and bar (formerly the site of Tapistry Brewing) to the city’s downtown Social District.
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Kris Halfacre
When Kris Halfacre stepped into the role of president of the Michigan City High School Athletic Booster Club, it wasn't just a position—it was a mission to restore a sense of pride and community that had begun to wane. In 2014 when her oldest daughter was entering high school, a lot of people were relocating to other districts. Reflecting on her journey, Halfacre recalls what initially inspired her commitment.
Colts to launch year two of Girls High School Flag Football League
The Colts created the league in 2023 with eight high school teams from Indianapolis and South Bend, Ind. This year, it will expand to 27 teams with five divisions across the state. The teams will compete in a three-week regular season, beginning with the Indy 1 Division on Aug. 24. All other divisions will begin play on Sept. 7.
CenterPoint Energy fined nearly $2 million for federal, Indiana pipeline violations
EVANSVILLE — CenterPoint Energy Indiana has agreed to pay a penalty of nearly $2 million to the state of Indiana for violations of federal pipeline law. The utility will pay $1,997,500 to the state's general fund, none of which can be recovered through customer rates, according to an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission report issued last week. CenterPoint also waived its right to a public hearing in the process. ...
Village Council OK’s agreement to purchase Theee Oaks Community Garden
THREE OAKS — The Three Oaks Village Council on Aug. 14 approved a purchase agreement to acquire the Three Oaks Community Garden property from Three Oaks Township property for $25,000. Village President said the village will receive “the three lots where the Community Garden currently stands from the township...
Korellis completes work on historic South Shore Line Dune Park station
First opened in 1986, South Shore Line’s Dune Park station was more than due for a major renovation. Located just north of Chesterton, Dune Park is also the administrative headquarters of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), which operates the South Shore Line. Hundreds of passengers use the station to travel around the Region and into Chicago each day, and though it is an attractive building with a unique design, it was starting to show its age both visually and functionally.
Forecaster Says Indiana Could Get ‘Worst of Winter’ in 2024
A brand new warning about the upcoming winter comes from an online forecaster who says Indiana can expect to get what he describes as the "worst of winter". If you're like me, you absolutely loathe winter weather. When you are a kid, it's cool because when it snows a lot (well, a lot for Indiana), you get the day off and enjoy playing in the snow. When you are an adult, you don't get that luxury. You are still expected to get out of that mess and drive to work. Throw in those frigid cold temperatures as another reason why I am not a fan of winter. Now, I realize that we haven't even gotten into fall, and the temperatures really haven't dropped too much yet. However, there are a lot of people who are already looking forward to winter weather here in Indiana.
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