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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.
Lunch 'n' Laugh After Hours features comedian Nunes
After a successful inaugural event, MC Milestones returns with a second Lunch 'n' Laugh event for persons aged 55 and old. Though lunch is in the title, this second event will be in the evening, which extends the title to Lunch 'n' Laugh After Hours. After Hours is set for...
Prayer line seeks to connect Tinley Park church with viewers around the world
Prayer is important to Barb and Bill Luebcke of Tinley Park, so it’s no surprise they are key components in a new prayer line that began two months ago at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park. The church already had a prayer chain allowing members to ask for prayer...
Evergreen Park & Recreation District moving fast to grant community’s wishes
The Evergreen Park and Recreation District is keeping its promise of “taking care of what we have,” a goal outlined in its 2023 strategic plan. So far in 2024, more than half of 51 EPRD maintenance and improvement projects planned for completion within five years are underway or have been completed.
Gary man guilty of brother’s attempted murder
CROWN POINT — A Lake Criminal Court jury rendered a verdict of guilty on all counts for a Gary man who shot his brother in the chest three years ago. The jury found Michael Smith, 66, guilty of attempted murder, aggravated battery, domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury and domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon, court records show.
Peoples Bank doubles profit to $9.4 million in first half of year
Peoples Bank doubled its profit to $9.4 million in the first half of 2024. Finward Bancorp, the parent company of Munster-based Peoples Bank, reported it made $9.4 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, in the first six months of the year, up from $4.7 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2023.
The Drama Group stages ‘Hair’ to close 92nd season
When Andy Leahy first saw “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” in 1970s Los Angeles, there was nudity. Although he directs a nudity-free version, audiences have been cautioned about content. “This show contains sexual content, depictions of drug use, racial slurs and adult language” states the warning for...
Of Notoriety: ‘Disaster!’ hits Genesius Guild in Hammond, Whiting mascot museum planning on last hurrah
Earlier this month, the Towle Theater team canceled their opening weekend run of the musical “Pippin,” directed by Jeff Casey and intended to be unveiled for audiences with performances starting July 12. The cast and creative staff forged on, fought off illness and continued the second weekend of...
Man faces OWI while pulling camper containing 9 kids, Wisconsin State Patrol says
An Illinois man faces drunken-driving charges in Sauk County after police say he pulled a camper containing nine children on a highway following a domestic dispute. The 57-year-old Monee, Illinois, man was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol shortly before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on East Washington Avenue at East Springs Drive on Madison’s Far East Side, the State Patrol said in a statement.
Gary man convicted of shooting brother in chest
A jury convicted a Gary man Wednesday for shooting his brother in the chest. Michael Smith, 66, was convicted of attempted murder, aggravated battery, domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury and domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon. His sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 22. Special Prosecutor John...
Babe Ruth Baseball: Beckley 16U and 14U sweep Crown Point to open Ohio Valley Regional play
The Beckley Babe Ruth All-Stars will likely not be on the Christmas card list from anyone in Indiana this December. Definitely not in the town of Crown Point. Thursday afternoon the Crown Point All-Stars battled Beckley in two different states with the same result. In Wisconsin, the Beckley Babe Ruth...
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