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Second Alarm at Channahon, Illinois Refinery: Hazmat Crews Assess 5,000-Gallon Tank
Channahon, IL – A hazardous materials incident at the Ineos Styrolution America refinery, located at 25846 S Frontage Road in Channahon, has been elevated to a second alarm level this afternoon, requiring additional support personnel and resources. The incident reportedly remains contained to the facility and poses no threat...
Chicago ranks as one of most stressed cities in country
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago ranking as one of the most stressful places to live in the country in a new WalletHub survey, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says there’s a good reason why so many area residents feel the malaise that they do. “J.B. Pritzker has destroyed safety and security in the city,” Miller told The Center Square. “The second thing that I think would be causing people stress is as a parent they're turning the education system into not...
No timeline in place for reviving Dyer's proposed chicken ordinance
A backyard chicken ordinance remains on hold in the town of Dyer. The measure was approved on first reading but failed on second reading, when council member Jenna Ogrizovich flipped to a no vote last month. She was concerned that the ordinance was being rushed through and wanted to hold...
Illinois HS State Finalist Luke Bucaro Commits to Notre Dame (2025)
With another year still ahead of him to improve, Bucaro's time in the 1000 free would have been seven seconds behind the top time this season at Notre Dame. Current photo via Luke Bucaro. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
NISO brings Ravinia experience to Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (July 20, 2024) – A picture-perfect Friday night drew an estimated crowd of 1,500 to the Fox Pointe concert venue to hear the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra (NISO) perform for the fourth consecutive year in Lansing. People lined up to enter the venue over an hour before...
Black Women's Expo Chicago to celebrate 29th anniversary at McCormick Place
The nation's longest running exposition for Black women is celebrating its 29th anniversary August 2-4 at McCormick Place.The 2024 Black Women's Expo will feature over 25 impactful seminars, national speakers, and live main stage entertainment, as well as provide exposure for more than 300 small businesses and major corporations. With thousands of attendees from various cities, BWe is focused on the needs of Black women (mothers, wives, business owners, entrepreneurs) through topical seminars, workshops, corporate and small business exhibits and vital pavilions on health, wellness and careers.The Black Women's Expo is also an entertainment hub with celebrity meet & greets, local and national entertainment, and thus has become an effective vehicle to market to the African-American consumer. This year, renowned actress, singer and author Jenifer Lewis will appear along with soulful songstress Angie Stone. Festivities kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place Friday, August 2nd at 9:30 a.m. at the entrance of the Expo.Tickets to BWe NEXT are now available for half-price at all Chicagoland Walgreens stores. You can also purchase tickets online or at the door for $30. Visit Bwenext.com to get your tickets now.
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond is getting ready to end summer vacation with a bang
Whiting Lakefront Park recently hosted a fireworks show on July 3 and a Fourth of July parade in honor of celebrating the holiday. “I love the Fourth of July. I feel like it’s such a fun holiday, and getting to dress in red, white, and blue as the theme is so fun. My friends and I love going together, getting food beforehand, and watching the fireworks while eating our food,” said Ximena Guzman, a senior at East Chicago Central (ECC).
EPA requires stricter coal ash cleanup in Town of Pines due to flawed soil test
The Environmental Protection Agency said the standard for cleaning up coal ash in the Town of Pines will now be a little more strict. In March, the environmental group Earthjustice pointed out flaws in the data used to set that standard. But activists say some flaws still remain — and that means the soil will still be unsafe.
Schererville is Cohosting a DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Walk on 8/24/24
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Walk. Opening Ceremony 10AM at The St. John Township Veterans Memorial in front of the Schererville Police Department (25 East Joliet Street Schererville, IN 46375). Then moving to the 9/11 Memorial (same location) Walk Steps Off Following Ceremony. Co-Hosted by:. Disabled American Veterans - Chapter #...
A Levin Tire Employee Spotlight: Trevor Haemker
It’s no secret that vehicles are quite prominent in the Region’s day-to-day life. It’s what allows many to commute to and from work, special gatherings, and just about everything else that helps people stay connected to their communities. That’s why, when the service lights come on, Northwest Indiana is always ready to ride into Levin Tire & Service Center. With multiple locations throughout the Region, customers know their valuable possession is in good hands while being worked on by its quality staff, including Automotive Technician Trevor Haemker.
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in La Porte
(La Porte, IN) - A Powerball ticket purchased in La Porte is worth $50,000. According to the Hoosier Lottery, the winning ticket was bought at Virk’s Liquors at 501 State St. So far, nobody has come forward to claim the prize. Clerk Harold Peterson said he sold the winning...
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