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Gracious Sakes Alive, Sister Jean Is 105!
World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War all have complete memorials in D.C.It’s taken a long time, but the U.S. memorial to World War I, rendered by renowned sculptor Sabin Howard, will open soon. Good thing, since that war ended in 1918. Want a mind-blower?. Sister...
Nursing home fire in western suburbs elicits large emergency response, firefighters extinguish blaze
WESTMONT, Ill. — Firefighters extinguished a structure fire early Wednesday morning at a nursing home in Chicago’s western suburbs. Fire officials say Westmont emergency services were dispatched to Westmont Manor Nursing Home, a two-story building at 512 East Ogden Avenue, in response to a fire alarm just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. The westbound lanes of […]
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Meg Bonta
Meg Bonta picked up a violin for the first time when she was just 5 years old. Now, she not only plays 11 string instruments, she is also the co-founder of SoundTide Music School in Portage. Growing up in Munster, Bonta attended Andrean High School before pursuing higher education at...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Rick Clements
Rick Clements is what some may call a jack-of-all-trades. Student. Professor. Dad. Author. Speaker. Clements grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Perry Meridian High School before attending Indiana University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science followed by a Master of Business Administration degree in management. After this, he made a switch in studies, completing a Doctor of Philosophy in psychology.
"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...
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.
Motive identified in shooting that left two dead
Revenge has been identified as the motive in the Michigan City shooting that killed Travis Pennington, 35, and Kiara Hootman, 22. Armann Johnson, 26, is charged with their murders. All three had worked at Hearthside Food Solutions, but Johnson and Pennington were recently fired. WEBT reports Johnson had a brief,...
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...
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