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Rokita Co-Leads 17 States Defending Indiana Teacher’s Religious Liberty Against Required Use Of ‘Preferred Pronouns’
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Indy Cornhole Classic Aims to be Largest Tournament in the Nation
INDIANAPOLIS — The grounds of the America Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis will be the site of the largest single-day cornhole tournament in the country. The first Indy Cornhole Classic: Throwing for Veterans will take place on August 19 from 2 to 6 p.m., and organizers are inviting cornhole enthusiasts from across the state to participate.
Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation’s opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Pro-life group speaks on lawsuit against Indiana Department of Health
The lawsuit filed against the Indiana Department of Health claims that information on individual terminated pregnancy reports is now being withheld from those requesting it. In December, the IDOH stopped releasing the individual reports, rather compiling public statewide data quarterly. Leaders with Voices for Life, a pro life group based...
Indiana Family Star Party Invites You to View the Stars August 2nd and 3rd
On August 2nd and 3rd you can take in the 21st Indiana Family Star Party! You will be a part of the largest astronomy gathering in the state and one of the largest astronomy events in the midwest. Come to Camp Cullom (near Frankfort) to enjoy the dark rural skies...
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking, study finds
(The Hill) — Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
Our Chicago: Online Safety For Children
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to advance two online safety bills. Both are aimed at making the internet a friendlier place for children and teens.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIf passed, the bills would ban ads targeted to kids and prevent companies from collecting personal information for anyone 17 and under.Social media platforms would also be required to have a "duty of care" to prevent their products from harming children. ""Less is more," explained Dr. John Walkup, the chair of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children's Hospital.If passed, the bills would...
Semi crash shuts down OB lanes of Stevenson in south suburbs
A south suburban crashed caused delays on the Stevenson Expressway on Sunday morning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA semi jackknifed on the outbound lanes north of 1st Avenue on I-55 around 7:30 a.m, according to Illinois State Police.As of 9 a.m. all lanes were blocked and traffic was backed up to Central Avenue in Summit.All traffic was being diverted off onto Harlem Avenue.No other vehicles were involved in the crash.ISP said no injuries were reported.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near youThis is a developing story. Check back for updates.
2 women killed, man critically injured in hit-and-run on Northwest Side, Chicago police say
Two women died and a man is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV on the city's Northwest Side, according to Chicago police,ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe incident happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 200-block of Kedzie Boulevard on Sunday.A White Dodge SUV sped past a stop sign and crashed into a green Buick sedan at the intersection.Two women, aged 34 and 47 died at the scene, according to Chicago police.A man, 32, was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries.Police said the Dodge continued northbound on Kedzie. No one in custody.Area detectives are investigating the crash.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Chicago Police Seek Help in Search for Missing Woman Cheryll Jackson
The Chicago community has been urged to help in the search for Cheryll Jackson, a 35-year-old woman reported missing since June 9, 2024. The Chicago Police Area One SVU released a bulletin describing Jackson as a Black female, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. The police also provided details of her medium brown complexion and specified that her last known contact was on the date of her disappearance.
Three Men Charged in Arson Killing Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt (Video)
Three men have been charged in connection with an alleged insurance fraud arson that resulted in the death of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt. Prosecutors presented a detailed case against the accused during a nearly three-hour court session. Pelt’s parents attended but did not comment. Charges. Crisler and Virgil: First-degree...
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.
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
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...
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