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Community Hospital celebrates milestone in AFib treatment
Building on its reputation for cardiovascular care excellence, Powers Health marked a milestone achievement in treating patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. On Aug. 16, a team in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Community Hospital in Munster successfully completed the hospital’s 500th WATCHMAN implant. People who have been diagnosed with...
Indiana secretary of state targets BlackRock for alleged fraud over ESG funds
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent a cease and desist letter on Thursday to BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager — for alleged securities fraud, accusing the company of making “false and misleading statements” about their environmental, social or governance (ESG) funds and allocation focus. Morales issued the letter via the Indiana Securities […]
Winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – A Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana for Tuesday’s drawing is worth $40,000. The ticket matched four numbers and the Mega Ball for the Aug. 20 drawing; the winning numbers were 5-20-26-49-51 with a Mega Ball of 24. The Megaplier was 4X, quadrupling the typical $10,000 prize. Someone bought the winning ticket at […]
Medicaid advisory panel weighs in on HIP lawsuit, PathWays transition
Legislators on the state’s Medicaid Advisory Committee spent hours Wednesday questioning state officials about Indiana’s ongoing lawsuit over provisions of the Healthy Indiana Plan as well as progress reports on the state’s transition to managed care, otherwise known as PathWays. Of the lawmakers who spoke up during the meeting, all urged the Family and Social […]
Protesters gather outside DNC after-party at Ramova Theater in Bridgeport
Protesters gathered in the Bridgeport neighborhood outside the Ramova Theater where a DNC after-party was being held.There was a large police presence with officers trying to keep protesters and party-goers separated at 35th and Halsted streets.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThursday night, there were thousands of protesters march near the United Center, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.The Coalition to March on the DNC are pro-Palestinian and want the U.S. to stop sending aid to Israel, but also demand money for jobs, school, health care, housing and the environment, as opposed to war.Things remained peaceful with Chicago police controlling and containing the crowd.
Man shot at South Loop White Palace Grill restaurant with DNC attendees inside, Chicago police say
A man was wounded as he was walking out of the White Palace Grill restaurant in the South Loop where attendees of the DNC had gathered Thursday night.The restaurant at Canal and Roosevelt was back open to customers Friday morning after Chicago police said shots were fired just before 3 a.m. inside the restaurant.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said at about 2:58 a.m., a 42-year-old man was inside the restaurant and as he was walking out, a male suspect fired shots, hitting the man several times.The victim was shot multiple times and taken to Northwestern...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
Starke County Community Foundation in Midst of Gift VIII
Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) is on its way to a $750,000 match in funding from the Lilly Endowment. The Foundation is participating in Lilly’s GIFT VIII. So far, more than $57,000 has been raised locally in the 2-1 matching program. Lilly Endowment will provide $750,000 if the community foundation raises $375,000 for community funds by the end of 2025. Community Funds generate flexible grant dollars, allowing the Foundation’s grant committee to assess the greatest local needs to help address. Local non-profits and charitable groups can apply for this funding all year round and the committee considers applications on a quarterly basis.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Joliet
Joliet police responded to the intersection of North Larkin Avenue and Ingalls Avenue just before 7:00 yesterday evening for a vehicle crash with injuries. A preliminary investigation of the crash determined that a Toyota Camry driven by a 23-year old. male from Joliet was northbound on North Larkin Avenue at...
Warmer temps Friday, steamy conditions return this weekend | Aug. 23, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A late season surge of Summer temperatures could bring the hottest air of the season. This morning: It’s another clear, quiet, and cool start this morning, but temperatures are not quite as chilly, especially in outlying areas, as in the past few mornings. Friday: Winds continue to shift to the south and […]
Korellis completes work on historic South Shore Line Dune Park station
First opened in 1986, South Shore Line’s Dune Park station was more than due for a major renovation. Located just north of Chesterton, Dune Park is also the administrative headquarters of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), which operates the South Shore Line. Hundreds of passengers use the station to travel around the Region and into Chicago each day, and though it is an attractive building with a unique design, it was starting to show its age both visually and functionally.
Purdue University Northwest sparks excitement with annual Welcome Rally tradition
As Purdue University Northwest (PNW) kicks off the new school year, it’s only right to do so in style. PNW students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate at the annual Welcome Rallies on Wednesday, August 21 at the Westville campus and on Thursday, August 22 at the Hammond campus.
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