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COTTLE THROTTLES TO THE TOP OF USAC’S ISW PASSING MASTER POINTS
COTTLE THROTTLES TO THE TOP OF USAC’S ISW PASSING MASTER POINTS. Kokomo, Indiana (July 27, 2024)………Long known for his prowess in advancing through the field in any situation, Shane Cottle has earned the USAC Indiana Sprint Week Passing Master championship in each of the past two seasons in 2022 and 2023.
BMV Shares Tips on How to Keep Your Car Safe From Thieves
STATEWIDE — It may surprise you to know that more than one million cars were stolen in the United States last year. So, the Indiana BMV is urging you to keep your vehicle safe. The organization says you can “safeguard” your mode of transportation by: Parking in well-lit areas. Closing and locking all windows and […] The post BMV Shares Tips on How to Keep Your Car Safe From Thieves appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana Stresses Mosquito Prevention as West Nile Virus Remains a Threat
Indianapolis, IN – Although West Nile virus is not new to Indiana, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) continues to stress the importance of mosquito prevention. With ongoing concerns about mosquito-borne diseases, residents are urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families. According to the IDOH,...
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
Tate Costa reflects on invaluable Olympic trials experience
(WCIA) — Tate Costa and Illinois head coach Dan Ribeiro got right back in the gym after the NCAA Championships to focus on the program’s next goal: landing a spot on the Team USA Senior Development team. “We haven’t had any athletes in the last three years that were able to reach that mark and […]
Illinois Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Heat Indexes of 112 Degrees
Lincoln, IL – Illinois residents should prepare for a week of severe weather as occasional thunderstorms and extreme heat are expected to hit the region. The National Weather Service Central Illinois reports that strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, especially on Monday afternoon and evening, as well as Tuesday night.
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Chesterton Man Perishes in Interstate Crash
(Lake County, IN) - A crash on an area interstate claimed the life of a Chesterton man over the weekend. Around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Indiana State troopers responded to a crash report in the eastbound lanes of I-80/94 near Gary. They found a 2024 Honda Civic crashed into the...
Hundreds attend FOP Lodge #75’s ‘Fly-In Pancake Breakfast’
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WNDU) - The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 75 had a morning of fun, food, and flights at the return of its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday. The event was held at the Michigan City Municipal Airport, and in partnership with the FOP Lodge, the airport gave out free rides on two different planes! Guests were also able to check out first responder stands with vehicles and a K-9 demonstration.
Misdemeanor charge for man who randomly slugged a woman in the Loop. (It’s the 4th random attack he’s been accused of since Christmas)
CHICAGO — A man accused of randomly attacking a woman in the Loop earlier this month, knocking her to the ground in a crosswalk, is only facing a misdemeanor battery charge, according to court records. The woman is the fourth person that Azzam Qattoum is accused of randomly attacking downtown since Christmas. He was charged with misdemeanors in all of the other cases, too.
Tornado Confirmed, Family Counting Their Blessings
(La Porte County, IN) - On Thursday the National Weather Service confirmed what some locals already suspected. A tornado did indeed touchdown in La Porte County on July 15. The storm a few weeks ago caused thousands of power outages in the area. Now weather officials have released details, saying an EF 1 tornado about 75 yards across generated winds of at least 100 mph.
Inside Brookfield Zoo's $500M plan to reinvent itself, upgrade animal habitats
Brookfield Zoo Chicago recently unveiled a $500 million plan to remake itself over the next 15 years. The head of the zoo told WBBM the changes won’t only be physical, but will also include a philosophical shift in how animals are cared for.
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