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Gary woman handed 25-year prison sentence for role in deadly bank robbery
GARY, Ind. — A Gary woman has been handed a 25-year prison sentence for her role in a deadly bank robbery in 2021. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Indiana, 29-year-old Briana White, who pleaded guilty to armed bank robbery and murder resulting from the discharge of a firearm during […]
South suburban residents rally over lawsuits targeting Mayor Tiffany Henyard
Residents from several south suburban communities stood united on Saturday for their “Take Back Our Township” rally, which came in the wake of a series of lawsuits targeting Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.
Law firm drops representation of Dolton, Mayor Henyard amid financial strain and FBI probe
DOLTON, Ill. - The law firm representing Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the Village of Dolton in a slew of lawsuits is asking to withdraw from those cases. The Del Galdo Law Group said it is not being paid, so it will stop appearing in federal and state court and defending Dolton and Henyard in the 22 different lawsuits.
Sunday: Possible afternoon storms
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2024) – Much of Sunday is forecast to be cloudy and breezy, reaching a high of 76 degrees. Thunderstorms are anticipated mid-afternoon. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the five-day forecast are presented below. (On mobile, only three hours and three days are shown.) Details are continuously updated throughout the day:
From Wonderland, to magic, to Swifties — Theatre at the Center offers summer camps for kids
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 27, 2024) – Mondays have been “Alice in Wonderland” days at Theatre at the Center. Using the characters in Lewis Carroll’s classic story, students gather on the stage from 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. to play improv and theatre games that develop their acting skills.
Week in Review: Chicago police seek justice for slain officer • Illinois phone scam • Bears unveil new stadium
CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer was fatally shot outside his home last week and his killer remains on the run; Illinois State Police are warning residents of a new phone scam; and the Chicago Bears unveiled plans for a new domed stadium on the lakefront. These are the top...
‘Play ball!’ – Lansing Little League and Softball launch new season at opening day ceremony
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2024) – Hundreds of eager ball-players and their families gathered at the Lansing Sports Complex Saturday to formally launch the 2024 season of Little League baseball and softball. Each team in T-ball, pee-wee, majors, and softball divisions was announced before they ran onto the main...
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