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Man accused of 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.
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.
Manhattan DA tells judge to reject Trump’s bid to toss conviction on immunity grounds
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) office told a state judge to reject former President Trump’s claims that his recent guilty verdict must be set aside following the Supreme Court’s landmark presidential immunity ruling. New York Judge Juan Merchan delayed Trump’s criminal sentencing until September to first consider his claims that prosecutors improperly introduced protected, official […]
A gathering place: Bourbonnais Community Campus has offerings for all ages
On a sunny, 80-degree Monday evening at the brand-new Bourbonnais Community Campus, visitors of all ages came by to use various features of the new gathering place. Little ones, with their parents in tow, excitedly made their way to and from the splash pad. Teens socialized as they rode bikes around the sidewalks. Dozens of adults gathered on the green in front of the main stage for a yoga class with Olive Branch Yoga.
New Lenox, Silver Cross Hospital rename boulevard to honor Ruth Colby
The thoroughfare to Silver Cross Hospital’s main campus received a name change Tuesday to honor Silver Cross’ former president and chief executive officer Ruth Colby. New Lenox Mayor Timothy Baldermann, New Lenox officials and members of Silver Cross staff gathered to “honorarily rename Silver Cross Boulevard to Honorary Ruth Colby Boulevard in her memory,” according to a news release from Silver Cross Hospital.
PNC pulled in $1.5 billion profit
PNC Bank made $1.5 billion, or $3.39 per share, in the second quarter. The Pittsburgh-based bank has branches in Schererville, Merrillville, Munster, East Chicago, Michigan City and LaPorte. It grew pre-provision net revenue by 13% in the second quarter. It expects to pull in record net interest income this year.
Portage cops injured by drunken driver threatening to slit officer's throat, report says
PORTAGE — Police say an intoxicated driver nabbed travelling over 100 mph along a local stretch of U.S. 20 injured several police officers and a nurse, and made threats, including one of slicing an officer's throat and ripping out his jugular, according to the arrest report. The accused, Charles...
Fellow to focus on Vibrant Michigan City initiative
MICHIGAN CITY — Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Eze Redwood is seeking to spark vibrancy and change during his three-year immersion in Michigan City, according to Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. Michigan City and Gary were selected to collaboratively host Redwood through the ERC Fellowship Program, which was put into...
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score from Thursday, July 25, 2024
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. 2B -- Basabe (RC). HR -- Del Valle 2 (RC). Pitching summary -- FARGO-MOORHEAD -- Rodriguez (6 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO), Harm (2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO), LaMere (1 1/3 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 1 SO). RAILCATS -- Erwin (5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO), Pinto (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 SO), Valdez (1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO), Smith (1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO), Alexander (1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 SO). WP -- Erwin (5-3). LP -- Rodriguez (3-2). Hitting -- RAILCATS -- Diaz (2-3, 2 R, RBI), Rincon (2-4, R, RBI), Castillo (2-5, 2R, RBI), Del Valle (2-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 5 RBI), Basabe (2-4, 2B, RBI), Contreras (1-3, R), Quintana (1-5, R), Sierra (1-4, R), Rodriguez (1-4, RBI). RECORDS -- Gary SouthShore RailCats 25-41, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 37-30.
Duo pleads guilty to shooting man over argument about girlfriend
CROWN POINT — Two men charged with shooting a man to death outside the man's Gary home in 2020 pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Wednesday morning in connection with the killing. Mark Windsheimer II, 31 and Christopher Dukes II, 21, each pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in connection...
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.
Plan for civilian life after military, veteran urges
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Vince Lusk urges people thinking about joining the military to consider what they want to do as a civilian afterward. Lusk spoke at the veterans recognition ceremony Wednesday at the Porter County Fair. He served more than 22 years before retiring to pursue an...
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