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Kick off the 2024-25 school year at Convocation
Come celebrate academic excellence while kicking off the school year at Governors State University's (GovState) annual Convocation. Convocation will mark the start of the 2024-25 academic year at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Center for Performing Arts. Students, faculty and staff are cordially invited. Speakers include President...
By Christopher Goodson, Emergency Management Coordinator, Guest Writer
Governors State University (GovState) is proud to offer a vast campus encompassing 750 acres, featuring walking trails, a sculpture park, and a convenient walking path from the Metra station to the campus. As Jaguars return for the start of the fall semester and enjoy these outdoor spaces, the safety and well-being of the community remains paramount.
New and returning Jaguars can look forward to a fun-filled welcome back as
Governors State University (GovState) celebrates the start of the fall semester with a Welcome Week full of free food, music, and games, even a trip to Chicago for a Sky Basketball Game. The campus tradition kicks off August 26 with speed friending, a networking lunch for students to meet new...
Students investigate complex medical scenarios through seminar
A cohort of visiting international medical students, several Purdue University Northwest (PNW) undergraduate students, and two local high school students were challenged in a month-long intensive seminar at PNW intended to strengthen their anatomy, physiology and pathology skills. Led by Ernest Talarico, assistant professor of practice in Anatomy and Physiology...
Powers Health invests in technology, patient comfort at St. Catherine Hospital
Renovations are complete on a project bringing enhanced technology and comfort to a unit at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. The $3.2 million investment into 5 West, a medical-surgical unit, includes the implementation of Philips IntelliVue technology, which is capable of monitoring telemetry on the unit. Telemetry technology allows continuous cardiac observation of patients.
Crete-Monee Schools to Receive Over $2 Million in Funding This Week
Crete, IL – Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U is set to receive more than $2 million in evidence-based funding this week. The substantial financial boost is part of Illinois’ ongoing efforts to ensure equitable education for all students, particularly in communities facing economic challenges. State Senator Patrick...
Bachelors of Broadway to perform in Highland, IN
MUNSTER, Ind. (August 26, 2024) – Three of Broadway’s most dynamic male vocalists will be performing the biggest hits from the most beloved musicals of all time. Their special concert will take place at the Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie Street, Highland, Indiana, on Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Single tickets will be available on the day of the performance for $30.
Mosquito spraying under way with serious concerns about West Nile virus in Chicago area
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.This means what might start out as merely scratching an itch could become a serious medical issue."West Nile is a virus just like a cold is virus, or a flu is a virus. But this is a virus that is spread from mosquitoes; mosquito bites," said Dr. Scott Goldstein, a pediatrician with Northwestern Children's Practice. "Typically in the U.S. every year, I think there's thousands of cases."From the East Coast to the Midwest, crews in tank-equipped vehicles have...
Term limit vote for RF prez uncertain as panel sets 2nd hearing
The fate of an effort by River Forest resident Deborah L. Borman to impose term limits on the office of village president through a binding referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot is unknown after a challenge by village resident Carolyn Kilbride and an initial River Forest Electoral Board hearing. The...
The No. 1 ‘safest and richest' suburb in the country is in the Chicago area, new list says
The No. 1 "safest and richest" suburb in the nation is in the Chicago area, according to a new ranking. So is No. 2. The report, from GOBankingRates, analyzed cities across the nation through data points including average household income, total population, total households, cost of living indexes, crime rates and more, editors wrote.
I-55 Traffic Alert: Two Chicago Suspects Arrested Near Gardner After High-Speed Pursuit
Gardner, IL – Two Chicago men were arrested early Sunday following a high-speed chase on I-55 that ended near Gardner, according to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit, which reached speeds over 100 mph, began when a deputy attempted to stop a black Ford Edge near the 218-mile marker after receiving a broadcast about a wanted vehicle.
Indy woman launches mobile bookstore
Black Worldschoolers is a one-of-a-kind support program that benefits Black homeschooling families. The organization offers resources, community, and support to those who wish to take personal responsibility for guiding their children’s education at home. Natalie Pipkin spoke with us about her inspiring work with Black Worldschoolers. She shared how important it is to create an […]
Docs: Indiana man poisoned wife’s Coca-Cola with cocaine, MDMA and BZD so he could marry her daughter
RICHMOND, Ind. — An Indiana man who conspired to poison his wife’s Coca-Cola with various drugs, kill her and marry her daughter has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea. Alfred W. Ruf, 71, pled guilty Monday in Wayne County Court to aggravated battery posing a risk of death — a level 3 felony. A […]
Dangerous heat/humidity combo continues; severe weather potential Tuesday evening…
Monday’s 96-degree high temperature missed the record by one degree, and marked the warmest August 26th here in 51 years, since a 97-degree high temperature in 1973. Monday’s temps: How much above normal? The heat was accompanied by abundant sunshine and dangerous heat indices. Chicago not alone, much of the Midwest sweltered in the late season heat […]
Chicago shooting: Man shot during argument inside Andersonville's Primo Pizza, police say
A man was shot inside a North Side restaurant on Monday night, Chicago police said.The shooting happened at the Andersonville neighborhood's Primo Pizza in the 5600-block of North Clark Street just after 9 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said a 22-year-old man was inside the restaurant when multiple people, identified only as male, started arguing with him.Someone in the group took out a gun and fired at the man, striking him multiple times before fleeing the scene on foot, police said.The victim, shot in his thigh, was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where he is listed in fair condition.There is no one in custody and Area Three detectives are investigating.Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updatesINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
New AAA facility opens on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO - A new AAA facility has opened its doors in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood, creating 60 full-time jobs for local residents. Located on East 111th Street, the center will serve as a home base for the company's expanded roadside assistance fleet for the Chicago area. At a press conference...
Burglars use stolen vehicles, chains to rip down doors of South Side businesses
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A burglary crew has been striking around the city's South Side all month—using stolen vehicles to rip the front doors off their hinges and sometimes even turning part of the store buildings into rubble.Police believe four to eight thieves are involved in the spree, and video from one Roseland business looks like something out of the video game Grand Theft Auto. At almost 4 a.m. this past Friday, crooks were seen pulling up to the Express Food Mart, at 11058 S. Wentworth Ave., in what was believed to be a stolen pickup. They got out, attached a...
Armed Carjacking in Western Springs Today: Suspects Flee After ATM Robbery
Western Springs, IL – A brazen carjacking occurred in Western Springs early Sunday morning, leaving residents on edge. Around 6:05 a.m., a victim withdrawing cash at an ATM on Wolf Road was ambushed by five suspects who arrived in a dark-colored SUV. The suspects blocked the victim’s vehicle before exiting their own. At least three of the suspects were armed with handguns.
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