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Hammond school board OKs Brent Wilson as interim leader
HAMMOND — The Hammond School Board of Trustees approved Brent Wilson as interim superintendent during its meeting on Tuesday evening. Wilson succeeds Scott Miller as the district's leader. Miller was announced as Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.'s next chief of staff earlier this month. The interim superintendent will be paid...
Religion roundup: Food drive, retreats, prayer shawl ministry and more
St. Michael Parish, 14327 Highland Ave.: Annual summer food drive for St. Basil Visitation Food Pantry Aug. 3 and 4. Nonperishable food items as well as gift cards for Jewel are accepted. Gift cards should be put into the collection plate or brought to the office. Food donations should be placed in Ministry Room West. Food is especially needed in the summer because most children in that parish receive free breakfast and lunch at school, so this time of year parents need help providing meals. Information: www.stbasilvisitation.org or 708-349-0903.
Dolton Trustee Jason House announces campaign for mayor against Tiffany Henyard
Amid division within the Dolton Village Board, a team of current and former elected officials announced their joint effort to seek election in opposition of incumbent Mayor Tiffany Henyard next year. Trustee Jason House, who became an outspoken advocate for launching an investigation into Henyard’s spending of village tax dollars,...
Pro Update: Holderman joined by Ward as Pittsburgh pros; Markanich twins continue soccer success
As the stretch run of summer approaches and Major League Baseball action heats up between last week’s All-Star break and next week’s trade deadline, Bourbonnais native and 2014 Bradley-Bourbonnais graduate Colin Holderman continues to cement himself as one of the sport’s most valuable bullpen arms. At the...
My Pet World: Dog barks incessantly when the owner tries to eat something
My dog constantly barks throughout any meal or snack that I eat. Even when I give her something to eat, she does not stop her incessant barking. It's as if I am not feeding her fast enough. When I have a dinner party, she constantly barks when we are eating. I have even put her out of the room I am in, but she still barks. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Gary partners with Notre Dame for 10-year downtown master plan
The city of Gary is partnering with faculty at the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture to reimagine and revitalize its downtown Broadway corridor over the next 10 years, city officials announced Tuesday. While still serving as state senator, Gary’s current Mayor, Eddie Melton, authored SB 434, which...
Cook County man wounded child in another car during road rage shooting: ISP
CHICAGO - A Calumet Park man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly opening fire on another vehicle during a road rage incident and wounding a 7-year-old boy early Sunday morning. The Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to the shooting around 2:30 a.m. on northbound Interstate 94 near 73rd...
3 charged with murder, arson and financial crimes in connection with death of Chicago firefighter
CHICAGO — Cook County prosecutors have charged three men with murder, arson and financial crimes in connection with the death of a Chicago firefighter last year while battling a blaze on the Far South Side. Martez Cristler, 22, of Hammond, Indiana, and Nicholas Virgil, 37, of Riverdale, are charged...
Davich: ‘Mr. Safety’ killed at dangerous bike trail intersection in Region
The acronym POI is spray painted in green next to a circle on the pavement at 73rd Avenue where it intersects with the Erie Lackawanna trail in Schererville. This “point of impact” is where a westbound 2013 Toyota pickup truck struck and killed 68-year-old Donald Seitzinger Jr., of Crown Point, on July 12. His body was thrown nearly 50 feet away from the impact spot. His bike was split into pieces. His helmet came off during the collision. His phone was recovered in blood.
Harvey Weinstein transferred to hospital, has COVID-19 and double pneumonia: Rep
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for a "myriad of health conditions" and has also contracted COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to his representative. Weinstein, 72, was transferred to the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan, his representative and prison consultant, Craig Rothfeld, said Thursday. He is being "treated for the...
Step into Modern Living: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
Empowering Lives One Treat at a Time | Sweet Vegan Bakes Revolution
Growing up in the tumults of the west side of Chicago, a young Cheryl Nelson found herself up against the harsh realities of the world. A teenage mom, she faced the challenges of a less-than-ideal neighborhood, had to drop out of high school - despite being a straight-A genius - to care for her newborn, was written off by all her family and friends, and left to fend for herself. But there was no stopping her fierce determination to make it, and make it big, while also forging her path to empower those experiencing hardships just as she had. Not necessarily to prove anything to those who shunned her at a tender age, but to assure herself of her inherent worth and abilities to overcome challenges with grit and grace.
Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory
Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at Country Club Road. Approximately 150 customers within this service area may have experienced low water pressure or a complete interruption in water service. Due to the interruption of water service, a precautionary boil advisory will be issued...
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