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History comes to life in ‘The Mystery of Amelia Earhart’
MUNSTER, Ind. (July 20, 2024) – Using a variety of props, costumes, and historical photos, Leslie Goddard tells the story of Amelia Earhart in first person, giving history a personality and giving mystery a personal connection. The show opens with Goddard portraying Earhart’s last flight and conveying her last...
Ross Dress for Less to Open in Valparaiso on July 20th
Valparaiso’s Ross Dress For Less Grand Opening is July 20th, 2024. Since 1982, our focus has been on bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality department and specialty store brands at extraordinary savings (aka bargains) while providing an easy, fun and organized shopping experience. Ross Brags that they...
Don Quijote To Host Benefit Dinner for Feeding Our Seniors!
Support VNA Meals on Wheels by attending our upcoming benefit dinner hosted by Don Quijote Restaurante. A very special thank you to owners, Carlos and Elena, who are very generously hosting dinner and making it possible for 100% of the funds raised to go directly to seniors in need. Each...
Federal Sentence for Gun Sale in Michigan City
(South Bend, IN) - A Chicago man has been sentenced on a federal gun charge with ties to Michigan City. In January of last year, 42-year-old Allory Smith of Chicago sold a rifle, a handgun, and ammunition to a buyer in the Michigan City area. According to authorities, Smith referred to the rifle as a “real license to kill” because he believed it had previously been reported stolen. With several prior felony convictions, Smith is prohibited from possessing firearms.
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...
Man dies after hitting tree in LaPorte County
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - A Union Mills man has died from his injuries in a crash on Friday morning in LaPorte County. The crash happened just before 11:55 a.m. on County Road 300 North just west of Johnson Road. Deputies say a Ford Explorer left the road and hit...
La Porte County, IN – Fatal Car Accident in Union Mills: 65-Year-Old Driver Dies on Scene
Union Mills, IN – A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred yesterday on CR 300 North, resulting in the death of a Union Mills resident. The accident took place at 11:54 a.m., west of Johnson Road. According to deputies, a red 2010 Ford Explorer driven by 65-year-old Gregory W. Crites veered...
Over a year in office, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign coffers still buoyed by unions
Since his election as mayor of Chicago in April last year, Brandon Johnson has raised $2.6 million, nearly half of which has come from a variety of labor organizations — some of them key backers from his election campaign, others that came around afterward. The progressive first-term mayor’s continued reliance on union support is no surprise after his campaign was mostly bankrolled by major ...
'My tax bill increased 86%': Cook County homeowners confront assessor about property tax hike
COOK COUNTY - Homeowners in Chicago's south and southwest suburbs are reeling from a dramatic increase in property taxes, with some expressing their frustrations directly to Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on Saturday. "When my wife saw the tax bill, the first thing she said, like the gentleman said earlier,...
Thanks, mom! Woman is charged with violent CTA attack after her mother recognizes her in Chicago police bulletin
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old woman turned herself in to Chicago police after her own mother recognized her as one of the people who attacked and robbed a man on the Orange Line downtown. Tamia Washington is the fifth person, but the first adult, to be charged with the robbery, which occurred around 11 p.m. on July 8.
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
Will Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party is coming to Chicago this fall
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell will join a slate of prominent musicians on stage in Chicago this fall in the name of charity. Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party, featuring Swedish House Mafia D-Nice, A-Trak and more, will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena.
Getaway vehicle found torched after fatal shooting of Chicago postal worker
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Police have found the Dodge Durango connected with the shooting death of a Chicago postal worker. However, it is unclear how much evidence they will be able to recover because that vehicle has been torched. Police found the Durango in the 8900 block of South Holland Avenue. Officers were on scene with the U.S. Postal Police, investigating the case involving 48-year-old Octavia Redmond's death. The car was left in the middle of a field before being towed away for processing. Social media has been filled with tributes to Redmond, and there has been a renewed push to protect...
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle. In late June, three 3-month-old emus arrived at the Zoo. The one male and two females are adjusting to their outdoor habitat alongside kangaroos at Australia House. Emus, the second-largest birds in the world, are flightless and can sprint up to 30 mph, according to the zoo. The young emus have already gained 25% of their body weight in the past month.
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