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Statewide Video Gaming Burglaries: Five Charged, One Suspect at Large
Chicago, IL – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against five men involved in a statewide video gaming theft ring that targeted businesses from the Chicago area to Central Illinois. The ring is linked to 22 burglaries, affecting businesses in Kankakee and Will counties. The group allegedly orchestrated...
North Judson Town Council Gets Update on Park Project
The North Judson Town Council members got an update on the Town Park improvement project when they met Monday, August 19. Mike Reese from The Troyer Group said that the project should be substantially complete by mid-September. The pavilion and the playground should be complete in the next few weeks. The playground surface is really the main thing left in that part of the project.
Purdue University Northwest to offer Applied Artificial Intelligence master’s degree
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will begin offering a new Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence degree program, with the first students expected to begin courses in spring 2025. PNW’s master’s degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) will prepare accepted graduate students with AI knowledge, hands-on experiences and advanced practical...
Valpo Football’s Tyler Eberhart ’24, ’25 MBA, is a Beacon of Servant-Leadership
From the very beginning, fifth-year student-athlete Tyler Eberhart ’24, ’25 MBA, brought a big game from his Ohio hometown to Valpo’s campus. His natural calling to leadership has transcended both field and classroom, setting him on a path of servant-leadership that will leave its mark on Valpo’s football program for years to come.
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
READI-made Housing Solutions Advancing Quality of Life and Place in Greater Lafayette
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Delphi today to break ground on Bowen Estates, a new single family residential subdivision being supported by matching funds from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the $1.25 billion READI program...
Kankakee House Fire Linked to Squatters, Causes $1,500 in Damages
Kankakee, IL – Firefighters were called to a house on the 1200 block of E. Chestnut St. on Wednesday, just after 5:30 p.m., for a reported fire. The fire, which caused an estimated $1,500 in damages, was quickly extinguished by the responding crew. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
Indiana will put $50 million toward LEAP District water infrastructure
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Economic development officials on Thursday told lawmakers current commitments to a high-tech research park already have maxed out Lebanon’s water infrastructure. During an at-times contentious meeting with the State Budget Committee, officials with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Finance Authority said the state will put $50 million toward […]
Indiana homebuyers market improved in July with inventory boost, lower mortgage rates
Yulissa Espinoza and her husband lived in their first home, a modest two-bedroom in Lawrence, for less than a year before realizing it was too small to raise the family they hope someday to have. So Espinoza, 24, and her partner, 25-year-old Edwin Betancourt, put their starter home up for sale last month. Now, having lost money on their initial home because of a faulty inspection, they're days away from closing on a second, larger house...
Scents out of Hawkins, Indiana, featured at Bath & Body Works. Here's what they smell like
Thursday, Aug. 22, isn't just Pumpkin Spice Latte release day. Fans of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the Netflix series "Stranger Things" have been looking forward to another product launch. And today's the day. Bath and Body Works' new Stranger Things Chapter Two collection is out now. While supplies last, customers can find three new fragrances and 15 new limited-edition products including candles, PocketBac hand sanitizers, soaps and wallflowers. ...
Woman Arrested After Indiana Applebee’s ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ Dispute
A dispute over Applebee's "All-You-Can-Eat" deal led to an arrest in Indiana earlier this month, serving as a prime reminder to always read the fine print. I've spent a lot of time at Applebee's over the years, and one of my favorite promotions they offer is their All You Can Eat" Special. The limited-time promotion comes around every so often and features your choice of unlimited boneless wings, riblets, or double crunch shrimp. I've tried all three on separate occasions in the past, but the boneless wings are usually my go-to.
Colts to launch year two of Girls High School Flag Football League
The Colts created the league in 2023 with eight high school teams from Indianapolis and South Bend, Ind. This year, it will expand to 27 teams with five divisions across the state. The teams will compete in a three-week regular season, beginning with the Indy 1 Division on Aug. 24. All other divisions will begin play on Sept. 7.
CenterPoint Energy fined nearly $2 million for federal, Indiana pipeline violations
EVANSVILLE — CenterPoint Energy Indiana has agreed to pay a penalty of nearly $2 million to the state of Indiana for violations of federal pipeline law. The utility will pay $1,997,500 to the state's general fund, none of which can be recovered through customer rates, according to an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission report issued last week. CenterPoint also waived its right to a public hearing in the process. ...
Missing Kankakee Teen Destinee Britton Last Seen August 17
Kankakee, IL – The search is on for a Kankakee teenager, Destinee Britton, who went missing on August 17, 2024. Authorities say Britton, 15, was last seen between 1:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. She may be headed toward Indiana. Britton is described as 5’1” tall, weighing 174 pounds, with...
Forecaster Says Indiana Could Get ‘Worst of Winter’ in 2024
A brand new warning about the upcoming winter comes from an online forecaster who says Indiana can expect to get what he describes as the "worst of winter". If you're like me, you absolutely loathe winter weather. When you are a kid, it's cool because when it snows a lot (well, a lot for Indiana), you get the day off and enjoy playing in the snow. When you are an adult, you don't get that luxury. You are still expected to get out of that mess and drive to work. Throw in those frigid cold temperatures as another reason why I am not a fan of winter. Now, I realize that we haven't even gotten into fall, and the temperatures really haven't dropped too much yet. However, there are a lot of people who are already looking forward to winter weather here in Indiana.
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