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Cops sought misdemeanor charge in Foxx ‘Big Gulp’ attack. Here’s how it became a felony.
CHICAGO — Police officers in south suburban Flossmoor intended to file a misdemeanor charge against the man accused of tossing a soft drink on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and reversing his truck toward her. Foxx, however, was unimpressed with the police department’s investigation. Sent packing...
Franklin Pest Solutions hosts Spark Day 2024
Franklin Pest Solutions Bug Squad and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana enticed 55 Girl Scouts and guardians to Spark Day 2024 at the Dunes Learning Center in Porter, Ind., for an interactive event designed to expose young girls to careers in the sciences. Girl Scouts were able to interact with Casper, a female barn owl ambassador rescued by Humane Indiana, see beekeepers at work; talk with an entomologist; and even meet a high school student entrepreneur who created an insect-inspired card game in high school while continuing on as a Girl Scout through her senior year.
Cost of Parking Going Up for Boat Race
(Michigan City, IN) - Parking at Washington Park is going to cost more during the upcoming Greats Lakes Grand Prix. The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department has announced a $40 special events parking fee will be charged for every vehicle entering the park without a parking sticker. All other...
Apparent Lake Michigan Drowning Scare Today
(Michigan City, IN) - It appears at least two people nearly drowned this afternoon in Lake Michigan at Michigan City. Emergency responders were called about 3 p.m. to Washington Park on reports of a rescue in progress of two people struggling in the water. The U.S. Coast Guard and the...
Driver in Ditch Arrested for OWI
(La Porte County, IN) - A man is facing drunk driving charges after his car wound up in a steep La Porte County ditch. Ryan Byers, 32, was arrested Tuesday after discovered by a patrol officer alerted to the vehicle by a passing motorist about 2 p.m. Byers told the...
Michigan City hosts AquaX Grand Prix, welcoming racers from around the world
Washington Park Beach buzzed with activity on Friday evening, as the AquaX Aquacross championship series descended on Michigan City. Featuring the world’s best Jet Ski riders in fast, action-packed competition across endurance and sprint races, the series is one of the fastest growing watercraft competitions in the world. Michigan...
LPHS Fieldhouse Strength and Conditioning Project Underway to Enhance Athletic Training Facilities
The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is excited to announce the Field House Strength and Conditioning Project, a significant initiative aimed at providing a modern, functional, and state-of-the-art athletic training space for student-athletes. This project responds to the findings of the 2020 Facility Study, which identified critical district needs, including upgrades to the aging field house.
Many Power Outages Remain from Storm
(Merrillville, IN) - There are still people throughout the area without power after Monday night’s storm. According to NIPSCO, close to 2,000 customers were still without power this morning in its La Porte service area. Nearly 900 NIPSCO customers in the Michigan City area remained without service while there...
Horizon Bank donates $3,000 to Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Center of Hope
The Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana recently received a $3,000 donation from Horizon Bank to support the Franciscan Health Michigan City Center of Hope program. “When you think about corporate sponsorship in the community, you think about Horizon and Franciscan,” said Steve Kring, regional president for Horizon Bank –...
High winds in NW Indiana knocked tree onto Cedar Lake home, killing 1 person
Authorities in northwest Indiana say high winds brought a tree down on a home in Cedar Lake – leaving a 44-year-old woman dead. The woman, identified as Laura Nagel, was killed in her bedroom.
More Costly Water/Sewer Upgrades Proposed
(La Porte, IN) - Another bite could be taken from the estimated $100 million in upgrades needed for LaPorte’s water and sewer systems that date back a century. A proposal to borrow $30 million for additional improvements to municipal water and sewer infrastructure was presented Monday night to the LaPorte City Council.
Bridget Pettis: Taking her game to the garden
Bridget Pettis, East Chicago, Indiana native and renowned former WNBA player and coach, has transitioned from the basketball court to become a trailblazer in gardening and herbalism. Founder of Project Roots and The Bridget Pettis Foundation, where she now has fused her love for basketball, gardening, and creating under one...
La Porte Eyes Smoke and Vape Restrictions
(La Porte, IN) - LaPorte officials are looking to discourage the opening of additional smoke and vape shops they feel already exist here in great enough numbers. The city council Monday night was presented with a measure that requires any new smoke and vape shops received approval from the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals before opening.
Illinois 4-year-old boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Alsip Restaurant offers 75% off meals, towing company volunteers trucks to help south suburbs after storms
Two days after severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Chicagoland leaving destruction in their wake, a suburban business owner is stepping up to the plate to help his local residents who were hit hardest during the storms. Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing in Blue Island and Jerk 48 in...
Indy suburbs again top state ILEARN tests; Brownsburg tops charts for English and math
Indianapolis’s suburbs are once again among Indiana's highest test performers, ILEARN results released Wednesday show. Four of the nine suburban Indianapolis counties were in the top 15 school districts for both English and math proficiency: Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Carmel-Clay Schools, Zionsville Community Schools and Westfield-Washington Schools. ILEARN tests...
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a news release from Holcomb’s office, funds […]
Monee Building Services Manager Biris Resigns
The Monee Village Board last week approved a one-day liquor license for the historical society’s upcoming fundraiser and dedication of the Gunderson Roundabout. Village Administrator Ruben Bautista told the board that the Monee Historical Society will host an Art Auction & Wine Reception on August 17, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Beecher Fourth Appears to Be ‘Bang-Up’ Success
The final numbers have not been crunched, but preliminary figures show Beecher’s Fourth of July Festival did a bang-up job in 2024. Beecher Trustee Todd Kraus told the board at the July 8 meeting it appeared to be a success. “We don’t have all the numbers because it ended...
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