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Shuttered Oak Forest Hospital Provides Unexpected Windfall to Chicago Migrants with Clothing Donations
In a quietly philanthropic move, nearly a thousand new clothing items found their way from the shuttered Oak Forest Hospital to support migrants arriving in Chicago. The Cook County Department of Facilities Management uncovered a cache of 866 pairs of shoes and 81 pairs of pants during preparations for an upcoming partial demolition of the hospital's campus. The hospital, which closed in 2011, once served an impoverished population and now reaches across the divide of time to aid a new group in need.
It’s prison time! Serial burglar busted with high-end watches after West Loop penthouse break-in, police say
CHICAGO — Police say they caught a ten-time convicted burglar red-handed after he broke into a posh West Loop penthouse condo building while on parole and felony pretrial release. Gerald Pittman, 58, is on parole for burglarizing five residential buildings, mostly in the Loop and West Loop, in 2014.
Man carjacked victim at gunpoint after meeting him on dating app: prosecutors
CHICAGO — Carjacking and robbery charges have been filed against a Chicago man who allegedly targeted a victim after meeting them through a dating app. Davien Binion, 23, was detained as a public safety risk by Judge Antara Rivera during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Prosecutors told...
2026 Illinois quarterback Owen Lansu commits to Minnesota Football
Quarterback recruiting is getting earlier by the year, and one of the top Midwest signal callers in the 2026 cycle is Downers Grove (Ill.) North's Owen Lansu. In his first extended varsity action last fall, Lansu threw for more than 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns as a sophomore, which led to nearly ten offers coming in already from places like Minnesota, Cincinnati and Northwestern among others.
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...
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...
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Chicago's Far South Side
CHICAGO - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Chicago's Far South Side Saturday night. Police said a 61-year-old man was driving in the 12600 block of South Torrence Avenue in Hegewisch just before 6:30 p.m. when he struck the median. The victim was transported to the University of...
IHSAA volleyball: Central Indiana's top outside hitters to watch in 2024
A number of IHSAA volleyball household names graduated last season, including Indiana Miss Volleyball Lauren Harden, but outside hitter remains arguably the deepest position group in Central Indiana with a number of Division I prospects and rising youngsters in the pipeline. Here are some players you should know as preparations begin for...
State lawmaker says new diploma proposal is lacking in important subject areas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Hamilton County lawmaker is worried a proposed redesign of Indiana’s high school diploma requirements is lacking in important subject areas. The Indiana Department of Education unveiled plans to revise the current requirements so they include more work-based learning opportunities. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) said language, health education, and world history […]
Lake County, IN I-80 Crash: Chesterton Man Killed Early Saturday Morning
Lake County, IN – A Chesterton man was killed in a crash on I-80 early Saturday morning. Around 2:30 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a box truck on the eastbound lanes near the 8.0 mile marker between Burr and Grant St. According...
As Chicago’s summer rental market heats up, city renters need to make $88,000 to afford the typical listing: ‘It just is outrageous’
Every summer, as the weather heats up, so does Chicago’s rental market. The season typically brings new renters to the city, and as current residents’ leases expire, and college students and families alike decide to move before the start of the school year, there’s an influx of people looking for apartments, condos and houses to rent. But more prospective renters means greater demand, and greater demand means higher prices. In the run up to the summer season, asking rents can see a somewhat drastic spike. From March to June, the median asking monthly rent in Chicago went up by more than $120, a 7.1% increase in just three months, according to data from Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
¡Viva el rodeo!: What to know if you go to the Mexican rodeo at Rancho Centenario
Rancho Centenario in Prairie Township hosts west Mexican-style rodeos — also called jaripeos — every few months. Here's what to expect if you go. When and where: The next rodeo is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2635 Norton Road near Galloway. The gates open at 5 p.m. ...
USAC Indiana Sprint Week Results Friday At Lincoln Park Speedway
USAC National Sprints kicked off Indiana Sprint Week Friday night at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana. Logan Seavey claimed the win over Kyle Cummins and Briggs Danner. It's Seavey's 4th straight win with the USAC National Sprints. 2024 USAC Indiana Sprint Week at Lincoln Park Speedway. Full results from...
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