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Purple Heart medal returned to family of sergeant who served during World War II
CHICAGO (CBS) — Ahead of celebrating America's independence, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart medal to the son of a man who was a World War II veteran who was a master sergeant serving in the Army Air Corps.Jerome Even witnessed Japanese planes descending on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was on guard duty when the Japanese planes launched their attack.His family recently learned his Purple Heart medal was in a safe deposit box.His son Jim shared his father's story at this ceremony. He served for the duration of the war in the Pacific Theater....
Pritzker signs 49 bills impacting elections, hunting, mobile park residents and more
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted 49 bills Monday that touch on elections, hunting, mobile home park residents, criminal justice, education and more. House Bill 4621, effective immediately with some provisions taking effect July 1, 2025, creates the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services within the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. The move allows the office to provide pretrial services to circuit courts and counties that don’t currently have pretrial services agencies. There has been an explosion of pretrial hearings since cash...
Illinois quick hits: MLK statue replaced; invasive carp project approved
Police chase leads to crash A police chase beginning in Missouri crossed into Illinois before ending in a serious crash. City of Jennings police attempted to stop a speeding Mercedes SUV in St. Louis County Monday. Police claim the driver refused to stop and crossed over the Illinois border. The chase ended in Pontoon Beach...
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This summer has been extremely fruitful for both the Indiana basketball and football programs, and recruiting momentum isn't slowing down any time soon! In anticipation of a busy next few months, including the start of IU football fall camp and IU basketball recruiting heating up, we're offering Hoosier fans a chance to test drive a Peegs.com membership.
News: Tenacious D Announce October US Tour
Tenacious D have announced a handful of tour dates in October across the United States. They have also gave an update in 2023 about new music. They have a new album in the works and it’s set to release (what they hope to be) later this year. Tenacious D’s...
Indiana football 2024 position preview: Offensive line
Indiana’s offensive line has been the most scrutinized position group for the past few seasons. That ultimately resulted in a coaching change last offseason when Tom Allen hired former Wisconsin lineman guru Bob Bostad, who Curt Cignetti decided to keep on board when he took over in Bloomington. And for good reason.
Julianna LaMendola is IUWBB's New Glue Girl
Similar to her fellow phenomenal classmate Lenee Beaumont, Julianna "Jules" LaMendola came to Bloomington a year ago with a proven track record of excellence throughout her high school playing days. Like Beaumont, Jules entered her freshman season at Indiana after earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors in her respective state (Texas).
Fore! 96th City Golf Championship Qualifying
Chris Williams recaps how the match play bracket formed from weekend qualifying for the 96th City Tournament. Host of the Glass in the Afternoon program from 3 to 6 weekdays. Formerly Glass in the Morning. and In the Zone.
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
This story has been updated to clarify jewelry care instructions. A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a...
Hoosier Hysterics Podcast: Mackenzie Holmes is back!
Mack is back! And not just on the pod, but in Bloomington as a freshly minted Graduate Manager for IUWBB. How is this possible you say, because Mack... the GOAT of IUWBB... was drafted by the Seattle Storm to play in the WNBA? Fear not! Both things can be true and are.
Karoline Striplin is IUWBB's New Tone Setter
While reports have confirmed that Mackenzie Holmes will be back in Bloomington this year working for the Hoosiers off the court, the team will sorely miss the presence of her work on the court. As the program's all-time leading scorer and one of the greatest bigs ever to suit up in college basketball, replacing her in full would be virtually impossible.
Indiana football recruiting: Hoosier commits setting the tone early
Indiana football doesn’t have much of a brand. Not one it’d like, anyway. There were pockets of success under Tom Allen, though no bowl wins. The Kevin Wilson era chaos teams that the college football internet loved always came close but never sealed the deal on a big upset or anything. It’s the losingest major college football program and has spent three years spiraling and swirling in mediocrity at best.
Bloomington’s Community Farmers’ Market returns Tuesday at Switchyard Park
BLOOMINGTON— After a windy disruption last week, Tuesday, July 2, Bloomington’s Community Farmers’ Market returns to Switchyard Park at 1601 South Rogers Street from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sample produce you can expect at Tuesday’s Market:. Rinbow Chard. Kale (Siberian and Dionsaur. Head Lettus. Brocoli.
Skylar Whiteman appointed to Ivy Tech Bloomington Board of Trustees
BLOOMINGTON — Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington welcomes Skylar Whiteman, Executive Director of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership (OCEDP), to the Campus Board of Trustees. The Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees passed a resolution appointing Whiteman to the campus board, effective July 1, 2024. Trustee Whiteman replaces...
A place of hope: Second Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Westfield
First passed in 2000, the Indiana Safe Haven Law allows a person to surrender their infant anonymously without fear of arrest or prosecution. In 2017, Indiana expanded the Safe Haven Law to allow for baby boxes at hospitals, and in 2018 those locations were expanded to include fire stations with available 24/7 emergency medical services.
Teacher's Warehouse needs 'muscles,' humane society and Drool in the Pool need workers
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
IU’s longstanding leadership in Eastern European policy opened doors for Ukrainian ambassador
Before Oksana Markarova became the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, she was selected by Indiana University to pursue a Master of Public Affairs focusing on public finance from the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. In 1999, she applied to the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate...
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