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2024 Paris Olympics: Diana Taurasi isn't finished forging her legacy
PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi, always with something to say, entered the Phoenix Mercury’s state-of-the-art practice facility for the first time speechless. Never in her 20-year career had the three-time WNBA champion walked into a building decked out with training amenities specifically for her team. Kahleah Copper had the...
Calumet Avenue closed overnights in Valpo
The City of Valparaiso announced Calumet Avenue will be closed from Bullseye Lake Road to Burlington Beach Road during overnights on tonight (Thursday) and Friday (7/25 and 7/26), beginning at 9:00 p.m., to complete milling and resurfacing of the roadway. The overnight work is designed to minimize disruption to motorists...
Obituaries July 25, 2024
Concepcion Arellano passed away July 12, with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband for over 50 years to Fidelia; loving father of Angelica (Antonio) Rincon, Irma (Ruben) Andrade, Lilia (Dion) Casas, Maria (Victor) Olivo and Marcos Arellano; proud grandfather of Mona, Zynthia, Guero, Mykael, Anjel, Zaraveth, Vivian, Samantha, Giselle, Michelle, Diego, Makayla, Jaszlyn, Sydelle, Julian, Mavery and Neymar; great grandfather of Santino, Sophie, Ezra and Madeline. Dear brother of Manuel, Alejandro, Maria, Virginia, Teresa, Juan, Jesus, Mercedes, Isabel, Consuelo and Sara. Jorge will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. He worked at Mt. Carmel Cemetery for over 30 years before his retirement in 2020.
Explore More Illinois Welcomes Back Chicago Red Stars
Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes back for the 2024 season, the Chicago Red Stars in Bridgeview!. Established in 2007, the Red Stars were a founding member of the former Women’s Professional Soccer and would later become one of the original eight teams to form the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. The Red Stars have made the playoffs in six consecutive years from 2015-2020, clinching the team’s first appearance in the NWSL Championship in the 2019 season as well as appearing in the NWSL’s Challenge Cup Final in 2020.
Airport Road to close for 2 days in Portage
In Portage on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, local traffic will only be able to travel southbound on Airport Road. Signage will be placed at all subdivision outlets onto Airport Road. Follow WIMS on Facebook and check back at WIMSradio.com for more roadwork updates.
Lynn Noel Nieting (née Poerchke)
Lynn Noel Nieting (née Poerchke), aged 84, of Longboat Key, Florida and Valparaiso, Indiana was called to her Lord’s home on July 13, 2024, in Valparaiso. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. Lynn was deeply committed to her faith, actively participating...
FTG Spotlight Feature: Dwayne Neff
Dwayne Neff is a 23-year-old artist from Park Forest who attended Tougaloo College, majoring in Mass Communications. This exciting performer with electric music and a genuine soul, released his project “23” in May. Read on to learn more about this From the ‘Go performer. What does it...
National Night Out & Touch a Truck
Join the Village of Flossmoor for a night of free fun with our Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5-8 p.m. in the Village and IJP School parking lots! Enjoy kids' games and refreshments, learn how police and fire departments use their specialized equipment, and explore the Public Works Department vehicle fleet with a Touch a Truck experience! Highlights this year also include a burn house demonstration and helicopter visit.
Jacobsen continues strong Grant Park stand with Beethoven
Eric Jacobsen is building on the strong impression he made last week as the conductor continues leading the Grant Park Orchestra at Millennium Park. Jacobsen’s first program featured all 20th-century works. On Wednesday he turned his attention to 19th-century repertoire as well as a world premiere, demonstrating assured professionalism and artistic acumen across genres.
Crown Point Welcomes 2 New Police Officers
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, left, swears in Crown Point police officers James Brock, badge No. 133, back left, and Zim Rivas, badge No. 134, front right, during the Wednesday, July 24, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Crown Point City Hall. Mayor Pete Land swore in the...
Police: Adults Fight Over Spoiled Milk – Blotter Reports
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Two adults allegedly fought in a school cafeteria over spoiled milk. According to police, one punched the other. The two co-workers then began to throw milk at each other, police said. That is the final incident we report on here. Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through...
'An additional $6,000?': More Cook County residents confront assessor about property tax hike
COOK COUNTY - South suburban residents are expressing frustration and anger over soaring Cook County property taxes. Adrienne Hatton, who has been a resident of Markham for 17 years and currently finds herself surrounded by abandoned homes, is now struggling to meet her tax obligations. Hatton was one of 700...
Jason House and team announce candidacy for Dolton Village Board with ‘Clean House 25’ campaign
DOLTON, Ill. (July 22, 2014) — Senior Trustee Jason House officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of the embattled Village of Dolton. A news release emailed to The Lansing Journal said an announcement event is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Free-N-Deed Food Pantry located at 14200 MLK Drive in Dolton.
WNBA All-Star Game shatters ratings record
The WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix drew a record number of viewers on Saturday, crushing the old mark set 21 years ago. In all, 3.44 million people watched the game on ABC, topping the previous record of 1.44 million viewers in 2003. That game featured an array of current and future Hall of Fame members, including Dawn Staley, Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie and Sue Bird.
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