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Legionella found in drinking water at EPA offices in Loop
The Environmental Protection Agency is dealing with a dangerous problem at its Chicago offices.The bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease have been found in the drinking water there.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAnd that's not the only concern in that building.It was routine testing conducted late last month that revealed the disconcerting news that the very pollutants the EPA is tasked with protecting people from had been found in their employees' drinking water.As of now, there are no reports of Legionnaires' disease being diagnosed among the government employees based out of the Metcalf Federal Building in the...
Arrest made in deadly shooting spurred by argument outside South Side restaurant
***Video in the player above is from a previous report*** CHICAGO — Months after a deadly altercation outside a South Side-area restaurant, Chicago police on Thursday announced an arrest in connection with the slaying. Victor Bradford, 30, of Chicago faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder and various weapons offenses. According to Chicago police, the […]
No winner in Oak Lawn ‘Queen of Hearts' drawing as jackpot soars to $1.3 million
There wasn’t a winner in Wednesday night’s “Queen of Hearts” drawing on behalf of Park Lawn in suburban Oak Lawn, meaning that next week’s jackpot will soar even higher. According to Park Lawn’s website, the next jackpot will be more than $1.3 million after no...
The Chicago Jazz Festival kicks off Labor Day weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Chicago Jazz Festival is back, and among this year's headliners are jazz master Amina Claudine Myers, Charlie Sepúlveda, Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.Thursday's performances are at the Chicago Cultural Center. Myers' performance Thursday night starts at 7:00, and then, Friday through Sunday, other artists will perform at Millennium Park.The free festival showcases "Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city's most beloved art forms.""Chicago's impact on jazz music is recognized globally, and our city's powerful and significant contributions are showcased annually...
NorthShore Health Centers holds grand opening for new location in Crown Point
On the morning of Wednesday, August 28, NorthShore Health Centers held the grand opening of its newest location in Crown Point. The three-story clinic, which began construction in January of last year, boasts primary care, mental health care, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), substance abuse care, pediatric, dental, vision, and chiropractic facilities.
Schererville's first bike lanes being installed on 75th Ave.
Schererville has installed its first on-street bike lanes. The town has been upgrading 75th Avenue with a combination of bike lanes and shared-use lanes between Camden Way and the Erie-Lackawanna Trail. The town's website says the bike-only lanes are being used where there are few driveways, while shared lanes are...
The Immediate Future of Indiana Gas Prices
STATEWIDE–Gas prices for this Labor Day weekend at many stations across Indiana are around 40 cents lower than this time last year, according to GasBuddy. “In Indianapolis for example, the average is around $3.23. That’s about 28 cents lower than where we were a month ago,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. […] The post The Immediate Future of Indiana Gas Prices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana Secretary of State issues cease-and-desist order against BlackRock
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales (R) announced his office issued a cease-and-desist order Aug. 22 against BlackRock, arguing the asset manager misled investors and used non-ESG funds to promote ESG goals. Ballotpedia tracks support for and opposition to the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing movement. To learn...
McCormick calls for more private school accountability in education plan
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Democratic candidate for governor Jennifer McCormick on Thursday said private schools taking public money should be held to public school standards. McCormick, a former teacher and principal and Indiana’s last elected superintendent of public instruction, released her education policy plan early Thursday afternoon. The plan includes more funding for child care and […]
Nippon Steel to Boost Capital Commitment to US Steel Plants
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nippon Steel Corp. raised its capital commitment Aug. 29 by more than $1 billion to spend on U.S. Steel’s plants amid entrenched political and labor opposition to the Japanese company’s nearly $15 billion acquisition of the iconic American steelmaker. Nippon Steel’s $1.3 billion commitment...
Indiana energy advocates say that It is time to pursue alternative forms of energy to help bolster reserves
WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTHI) - At a recent energy conference in Indianapolis, executives with the Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator (MISO) highlighted the importance of expanding Indiana's energy reserves to keep up with the flood of data centers coming to the Hoosier state. Data centers are large facilities that house high...
Omar Apollo on music, acting and going from Indiana to the Venice Film Festival
Omar Apollo has had a whirlwind success since his debut album Ivory dropped in 2022: The Indiana-raised musician performed at Coachella, received a “Best New Artist” nomination at the Grammys and opened for SZA on her “SOS” tour. Riding the success of his first full-length release,...
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