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Man displayed machine gun while filming music video on Chicago Riverwalk: prosecutors
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old man was ordered detained as a safety risk after he allegedly displayed a machine gun while filming a music video on the Chicago Riverwalk. Police responded to a 911 call about people with guns near City Winery, next to the Dearborn Street bridge, around 8:30 p.m. on July 15, a CPD report said. The caller told police that four men and four women were flashing guns and filming a music video near the bridge.
Man charged in the shooting death of Round Lake Beach 15-year-old
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — A Round Lake Beach man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of 15-year-old Valeria Rodriguez. Shorbonia Poole Jr, 19, was charged with one felony count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon Saturday, with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office expecting additional charges to be filed, […]
Arts Commission invests in Lubeznik Center for the Arts to strengthen Michigan City through arts and creativity
Yesterday, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $18,215 to Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) through the Arts Organization Support grant program. During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the two grant programs, 338 organizations in 77 Indiana counties are receiving funding.
Lutheran Life Communities: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
3-month-old boy, 21-year-old man critically injured in Little Village shooting, Chicago police say
A 3-month-old infant boy and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting Saturday on the city's Southwest Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened in the 3100 block of West 26th Street in in Little Village, Chicago police said.Both victims were inside a vehicle at the location when two unknown male offenders exited a vehicle and shot at the victims, police said.The 3-month-old victim was shot in the upper chest and the 21-year-old victim was shot four times, police said. They were both taken to Mt. Sinai hospital, initially reported to be in critical...
Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle
A Chicago Cubs prospect is going viral after poor timing and an incredible camera angle resulted in a hilarious video. The post Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Search for missing man to resume Sunday after yacht sinks in Lake Michigan near 31st Street Harbor
A search on Lake Michigan for a missing boater was postponed Saturday due to dangerous water conditions.The U.S. Coast Guard said they received calls about a 25-foot double-decker pleasure yacht capsizing and then sinking around 7:30 p.m. Friday near the 31st Street Harbor.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRescue crews are waiting until Sunday to resume their search. The conditions have been too choppy on the water Saturday, and that's why the search had to be suspended.The Coast Guard said 16 people were on the boat at the time of the incident. All but one of those...
15 years for man who violently attacked and robbed 75-year-old woman on the NW Side
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge sentenced a man on Thursday to 15 years in prison for viciously attacking and robbing a 75-year-old woman outside a Portage Park grocery store. Oswaldo Garza, 47, was also accused of mugging a 79-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman outside the same store in separate attacks, but prosecutors dropped those cases before trial, court records show.
Warmer and more muggy this weekend
We have a warm weekend on tap across the state. Temperatures will be near normal but humidity values begin to climb today and for the end of the weekend. TODAY: We are starting out with temperatures into the lower 60s this morning. Look for mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the middle 80s. Normal […]
Sunday Thunderstorms Expected Across the Southwestern Ohio Valley
Wilmington, OH – Residents in the Ohio Valley can expect a change in weather starting Sunday as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, OH, reports that while the area remains dry today, wet weather will arrive by Sunday, affecting portions of eastern Indiana, southwest Ohio, and northern Kentucky.
Recent BSU Grad Passes Away
From Newslink Indiana: “It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Grace Bentkowski, our beloved former News Director and graduate of 2024. Grace was a beacon of integrity, passion, and dedication in journalism. Her unwavering commitment to truth and excellence touched countless lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who had the honor of working with her. She’s truly been the hallmark of NewsLink’s legacy. Rest in peace, Grace. Your legacy will forever inspire us.”
Region gathers for 6th annual Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run to raise money for AEDs
Heart health affects everyone, and therefore, everyone should be prepared to protect themselves in the case of a cardiac event. This is why people from across the Region gathered to join the Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run, which raises funds for automatic external defibrillator (AED) donations. Play for...
La Porte High School Teacher Jason Remmel Named Top 25 Finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year
Jason Remmel, a distinguished La Porte High School teacher, has been named a Top 25 Finalist in the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) Program. Jason's leadership in professional development has been pivotal in advancing technology and professional growth within the La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC). As the LPHS Computer Resource Person and technology department liaison, he has spearheaded new teacher technology orientation training and coordinated the implementation of the Gizmos Explore Learning Curriculum. His grant writing and professional development coordination have ensured the successful integration of Gizmos into the science curriculum for grades 5-12, ushering in a new era of interactive learning. Moreover, his leadership in implementing the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences pathway at LPHS has significantly enriched the curriculum, offering students valuable exposure to biomedical sciences.
Parents can safely surrender babies up to 30 days old due to Indiana's safe haven law
Update: This story was updated to clarify that surrended babies do not always go into custody of DCS, they can go to pre-adoptive homes. The deaths of two abandoned babies left out in the elements became foundational in establishing Indiana's Safe Haven Law. After the discovery of these babies, the state's opinion on parents...
Pierogi Fest returns to Whiting, Indiana this weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) —The wackiest festival in America returns to Whiting, Indiana this weekend.The 2024 Pierogi Fest kicks off on Friday and runs from July 26 to July 28, honoring Eastern European culture through food. Among the festival's wackiness, Pierogi Fest also honors the role that grandmothers play in nearly every world culture. Throughout the festival, visitors will see Buscias walking around the mile-long fair in their stockings and housecoats. The Buscias will be joined by Mr. Perogi, the Pieroguettes, Miss Paczki, Halupki Guy and Polkahontas.With so much going on during the three-day Pierogi Party, CBS News Chicago has you covered with everything...
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