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Man jet skiing across Lake Michigan to raise money for body armor for Chicago police
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Most Chicagoans who want to go to Saugatuck travel by car, but one man left Chicago for southwest Michigan on a jet ski.Frank Giannelli is jet skiing 100 miles across Lake Michigan for "Get Behind The Vest," the effort by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to raise money to provide life-saving body armor to police officers.Giannelli zipped off from the Chicago Yacht Club around 7:15 a.m. Thursday, getting a water salute as he moved out of port. This journey has been a year in the making."I actually bought my jet ski about a year ago, and the two ideas came together, and there it was," he said. "I've been riding my bike, hitting the gym. It's a little harder on the legs, the up and down, but that's really the conditioning. I started conditioning about two months ago."Giannelli should be arriving in Saugatuck by late Thursday morning.To donate, head to thinbluecrossing.org.
How Indiana has voted for president in the past six elections
INDIANAPOLIS — As the presidential race heats up toward Election Day, we're taking a look at how Indiana has voted in the past. Historically, Indiana votes for the Republican candidate in a presidential election, adding 11 electoral votes to the total of whoever claims the Hoosier State. It doesn't...
Award winning film debuting at Indy Short Film Fest
The state of Indiana played a significant role in the making of a highly talked-about short film. The Ice Cream Man tells the story of a popular Jewish ice cream parlor owner who must choose between death and resistance during World War II. The movie has won several awards and is set to debut at the Indy […]
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School gets ready for upcoming school year
The 4th of July celebration in Crown Point was a highly anticipated annual event, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate America's Independence Day. This vibrant celebration included a parade, fireworks, and various other festivities, creating a day filled with patriotic spirit and community collaboration. The day's events kicked off with a grand parade that wound through the streets of Crown Point. The parade featured a diverse array of participants, including marching bands, creative and colorful floats, community groups, vintage cars, and military vehicles.
Beach Night, Dino Night Planned at Railcats Baseball Games
Thirsty Thursday – $3 12oz Domestic Beer and $2 Hot Dogs. Gordon Food Service Thursday – Stop in at one of the participating Gordon Food Service stores to receive a complimentary ticket to any Thursday home game. Friday, July 26. 6:45 pm vs Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. St. Jude House...
Things to do around Chicago area this weekend: July 26-July 28
WHAT: Billed as the largest Latino festival of its kind in the country, Fiesta del Sol celebrates 52 years of serving the community. WHERE: Cermak between Ashland and Morgan in Pilsen, Chicago. WHEN: Thursday, July 25 - Sunday July 28. Pierogi Fest. WHAT: Pierogi Fest is all about celebrating Eastern...
Center For Better Aging Opens In Englewood With Wraparound Services For People 50 And Older
ENGLEWOOD — The South Side’s first geriatric-certified emergency room is now open in Englewood, providing neighbors 50 and older with a one-stop location to address their health care needs. Local leaders and community partners gathered Tuesday at St. Bernard Hospital to celebrate the grand opening of the Center...
Chicago police find man in wheelchair shot in Greater Grand Crossing
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are searching for the gunman who shot a man in a wheelchair in Greater Grand Crossing Wednesday night.Police say just before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of South Perry Avenue, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his right hip. The shooter fled the scene in an unknown direction. Dozens of evidence markers and piles of bullets were seen scattered on the street.Fire officials took the victim to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. Police said he did not provide any further information about the incident. As of Thursday, no one is in custody. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
Ascension selling 9 Illinois hospitals to California-based Prime Healthcare
Ascension is selling nine of its Illinois hospitals — more than half of its hospitals in the state — to a large, California-based health system, it announced Thursday. Ascension plans to sell the hospitals, along with four of its post-acute and senior living facilities, to Prime Healthcare. Neither Prime nor Ascension disclosed the sale price Thursday. The hospitals slated to be sold to Prime ...
Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
Chicago woman charged in West Side shooting
CHICAGO - A woman was charged in connection with a shooting last April in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. Mya Adams, 22, allegedly shot and wounded a 23-year-old man on April 29 in the 1500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue, according to police. Adams was arrested Wednesday in the Little Village neighborhood....
American Heart Association honors local hospitals for heart attack and stroke care
ELKHART, Ind. -- Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. In Indiana, 43 hospitals were recognized this year, including a handful of local hospitals. More than 3,000 hospitals nationwide participate in...
Cam Johnson Joins Valpo Baseball Staff as Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Valparaiso University head baseball coach Brian Schmack has announced the addition of assistant coach Cam Johnson, who will serve as the program’s recruiting coordinator, hitting coach, outfield coach and top assistant. In addition, Schmack has promoted Adam Brian to a full-time assistant coaching role after he served as a volunteer assistant coach in 2024.
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