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"It's blanket opportunism": "Rural America" author on "switch between" the "two different JD Vances"
As demonstrated this week at Chicago's United Center, modern American politics is an exercise in branding. Republicans have created a brand based on exclusive claims to so-called patriotic, small government and pro-life traditional values. With Donald Trump, this exercise in branding has become even more extreme — but does not hold up to critical inquiry.
A Mississippi inmate escaped, apparently found work at a Chicago restaurant and then barricaded himself there, officials say
Authorities have captured Joshua Zimmerman, a Mississippi inmate who escaped two months ago and barricaded himself in a Chicago restaurant where he had apparently found a job, the US Marshals Service said Wednesday.
Indiana scraps unpopular diploma plan, proposes new option for college-bound students
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters After months of criticism from educators, parents, school leaders, and higher education institutions, the Indiana Department of Education has released its second attempt at redesigning the state’s high school graduation requirements. The draft of the plan, which the department presented to the State Board of […]
After second draft released, questions linger over Indiana’s proposed diploma changes
A revamped high school diploma model proposed by Indiana education officials appears to have earned approval from the state’s higher education institutions and several school advocacy groups, but others around the state — including parents, teachers, business owners and lawmakers — say they still have questions about the plan. Many said their support hinges on unreleased […]
Driver ejected, killed in crash on Bishop Ford Freeway in Dolton
DOLTON, Ill. - The Illinois State Police launched an investigation into a deadly Wednesday morning crash on Interstate 94 in Dolton. Troopers responded to a two-car crash in the southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Freeway at Dolton Road around 2 a.m. A car rear-ended a tow truck and the...
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.
Hoosier Art Salon celebrates 100 years of art in Indiana
The annual Hoosier Art Salon is celebrating 100 years of championing Indiana art and artists this year. The 100th annual Hoosier Art Salon, also known as Indiana’s preeminent juried art exhibition highlighting Indiana artists, will feature more than 140 works of art during its run Aug. 24-Oct. 20 at the Indiana State Museum. To celebrate the Hoosier Art Salon centennial, guests are invited to explore the organization’s history and legacy in the Stories of the Salon exhibition, which will be open alongside the Hoosier Art Salon exhibition.
FOOTBALL: Preseason Top 10 8/20/24
2023: 8-3, lost at Hanover Central in sectional semis. WHY ARE THEY HERE?: They have arguably the most exciting offensive unit in addition to some cornerstone pieces that have seen it all. When describing the Boone Grove offense from 2023, it is close to a collegiate offense as you may...
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.
FBI investigating bug attack on Indiana delegation breakfast at Democratic National Convention
The FBI is investigating whether protesters deliberately put bugs in the breakfast of the Indiana delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wednesday morning. The big picture: Mostly peaceful marches dominated headlines earlier in the week but surprise protests have popped up around Chicago as activists disrupt meetings, events...
Home appears total loss after large fire in LaPorte, Fire Chief says
LAPORTE, Ind. (WSBT) — A house in LaPorte was heavily damaged by a fire Tuesday afternoon. It happened in the 300 block of Niesen Street just after 3 p.m. Firefighters saw flames shooting out from the roof and several windows of the home when they arrived. LaPorte Fire Chief...
Special Olympics Indiana in ‘urgent need’ of volunteer coaches
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WPTA) - As the number of athletes joining the Special Olympics Indiana continues to grow, organizers of the nonprofit say they are in dire need of volunteer coaches. Leaders of the nonprofit organization, which aims to empower athletes with intellectual disabilities, say they are looking for compassionate Hoosiers...
Cars, golf clubs, Chipotle: How Indy-area high school football stars would spend NIL check
IndyStar gathered 45 of Central Indiana's top high school football player ahead of the 2024 season, which kicks off Friday. IndyStar's preps Insider Kyle Neddenriep asked each a few questions to get to better know the players. You saw some of that in our preseason Super Teams. Here's more. We asked each played: "What would you buy with your first NIL (name, image, likeness) check?" ...
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