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Indiana Sports Hall of Fame sets eyes on shopping center in Irvington
INDIANAPOLIS — Football heroes, basketball legends and history-making race car drivers. Developers are working to bring something exciting for sports fanatics in the Hoosier state. The Indiana Sports Hall of Fame hopes to transform the Irvington Plaza on the east side into their home base. The shopping center has sat empty for several years, looking […]
Indiana: Suspicious Package at La Porte Family Express Found to Be Lemax House
La Porte, IN – A store was evacuated Thursday after a suspicious package was found at the Family Express on Johnson Road, prompting a bomb scare. According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered an unlabeled styrofoam package near the storefront, underneath a U.S. Postal Service mailbox. They secured the area, evacuated the store, and cleared the parking lot to ensure public safety.
South Shore Line experiencing delays, cancellations due to NIPSCO utility problems
GARY, Ind. (WNDU) - Some passengers on the South Shore Line are experiencing headaches Friday morning due to ongoing NIPSCO utility problems. The rail line says westbound train #214 is canceled, while eastbound trains #103 and #105 will be stopped at the Gary Metro station. Meanwhile, westbound train #118 will...
City of Hammond to host free job fair
The Hammond mayor’s economic development office is inviting community members to attend its annual job fair on Sept. 19. The city hosts the event to address the employment needs of the residents of the city of Hammond and the Region. The job fair also helps assist local companies in their recruitment process. This year marks the city’s 20th annual job fair.
Whiting 30th Annual Pierogi Fest stuffed with fun
WHITING, Ind. (July 25, 2024) – Pierogi Fest is ready for its milestone 30th anniversary celebration this weekend, with the annual wacky parade launch at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26. Expect more fun and surprises throughout the weekend. Festival namesake mascot Mr. Pierogi is now portrayed by his smiling...
NWS confirms a third tornado occurred during July 15's severe weather
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- Thursday night, the National Weather Service announced the confirmation of an EF 1 tornado which occurred during Michiana's severe weather on the night of Monday, July 15. NWS officials say the estimated peak wind was 100 mph, with an estimated width of 75 yards. They...
Bolingbrook Burn Victim Investigation Leads to Arson Arrest
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged as a result of a fire that was intentionally set at the Levy Senior Center on 7/24/2024. On 7/24/2024 at approximately 1:13 am, Bolingbrook Police located an active fire near the rear of 251 Canterbury Ln. The Bolingbrook Fire Department was summoned to the scene and extinguished the fire. Initial observations found that the fire was not naturally occurring and was fueled by personal bedding. A short time later, Bolingbrook Fire Department personnel encountered a 35-year-old man with severe burns at fire station #2. The man was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition.
A Chicago Restaurant Was On The Brink Of Closure. Then, Keith Lee Showed Up
BUENA PARK — A North Side restaurant that’s struggled to get customers in the door is feeling the “Keith Lee Effect” a day after the hugely popular TikTok food critic gave the small business glowing reviews. Amici Chicago, which specializes in homemade arancini, opened at 3933...
Bicyclist hit by vehicle, critically injured in Skokie, police say
A bicyclist was critically injured after a crash Wednesday in the north suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 27-year-old man was riding a bicycle near Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road in Skokie when he was hit by a vehicle in the intersection, police said.The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene after the crash, police said.The bicyclist was taken to a hospital in "critical but stable" condition, police said.The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assist Team is assisting the Skokie police with the investigation into the crash.It was not immediately known if any charges or citations were filed. No further information was available.
2024 North Aurora Days Community Garage Sale Map
Copies can be picked up at Village Hall, downloaded from the Village website or you can view an interactive digital map here. All maps indicate days of participation by each residence, which range from Thursday, August 1 — Saturday, August 3. Recommended hours of participation are from 8am – 4pm; however, residences can choose which hours work best for them.
Boil order still in effect for parts of Village of Wonder Lake after bacteria found in water
A boil order was still in effect on Thursday morning for the Village of Wonder Lake.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe order was issued on Monday afternoon after tests showed coliform bacteria was found in the water system.The village said is needs to have two consecutive tests 24 hours apart from one another showing no coliform to be able to lift the notice. To verify the theory, the village said they would send samples to a different lab to compare results.The latest test results showed the bacteria was still present as of Wednesday at 3:40 p.m.Village...
Chicago Sky to build new $38 million practice facility in Bedford Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Sky plan to build a new $38 million practice facility beginning this fall in southwest suburban Bedford Park.The team announced Thursday they would break ground on the 40,000-square-foot facility this fall next door to the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, not far from Midway International Airport. The new practice facility, to be built in partnership with the Village of Bedford Park, will have two regulation-sized WNBA courts, private facilities for players, player lounges, a high-tech film room, a state-of-the-art training room, private chef's kitchen, locker rooms, and more.Located about 11 miles from downtown Chicago...
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