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The Crusader Newspaper

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Calumet Township to launch Dial-A-Ride program

The Calumet Township Trustees Office will introduce a new Dial-A-Ride Transportation Program on Thursday, November 5, as part of an initiative to improve transportation access and mobility for township residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon at the event center located at 1900 W. 41st Ave. in Gary....

Gary, IN · 2d
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The Crusader Newspaper

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A community portrait and storytelling exhibit of Gary and U.S. Steel

Our Mill, Our Home: Gary’s Past Present & Future. In the words of Tyrell Anderson, “Our Mill Our Home: Gary’s Past, Present & Future,” the photography exhibit that opened October 24 in Gary’s Gateway Park “celebrates our history, uplifts our community, and inspires what’s possible next.”

Gary, IN · 2d
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WNDU

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MICHIANA TONIGHT: Michiana's 'Blue Tsunami' Midterm Sweep

Joshua Short sits down for two exclusive, back-to-back post-election interviews to break down what Tuesday’s results mean for the Michiana community. Short speaks to Bill Redman, St. Joseph County's outgoing sheriff and projected winner of the county commission's District 1 seat, and Steven Gerencser, a political analyst and chair of the Department of Political Science at Indiana University South Bend.

Michiana, MI · 1d
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wkvi.com

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Starke County food pantry seeks donations for renovations

Starke County Community Services is seeking donations to help repair and update its food pantry before the end of the year. Food Pantry Manager Jimmie Howard announced Wednesday, November 4th, that the pantry is in need of several improvements after going many years without renovations. According to Howard, heavy traffic...

Starke County, IN · 1d
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panoramanow.com

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Olde Town Square in Lowell Indiana To Receive $300,000 From Legacy Foundation

The $300,000 Olde Town Grant is part of Legacy Foundation’s “Love Where You Live” initiative, which awarded $4 million to seven Lake County communities for improvements to public spaces. Lowell’s $300,000 award will go to the Town of Lowell Parks Department. The stated goal is to transform an underutilized downtown area into an attractive, accessible community gathering.

Lowell, IN · 3d

buildingindiana.com

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Legacy Foundation Announces $4 Million Investment in State’s Public Spaces

Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation, announced the recipients of its transformative $4 Million "Love Where You Live" public spaces initiative, following a Wednesday press conference at IBEW Local 697,. Designed to revitalize parks, gathering hubs, and vibrant public spaces, the initiative has awarded funding to 7 key projects...

Lake County, IN · 2d

wkvi.com

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Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission to consider 2027 grants

The Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission will meet Thursday, November 12th, to consider grant applications and discuss several tourism-related projects for 2027. Commission members are scheduled to review grant applications submitted during the September 15th through October 30th enrollment period and consider funding amounts and recipients. The commission will...

Starke County, IN · 1d

thelansingjournal.org

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Lansing voter reports election judge failed to provide full paper ballot

LANSING, Ill. — Some morning voters at one Lansing polling location may have missed the chance to vote on the judges portion of their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 3. According to Lansing voter Chanel Maloney, when she checked in to vote at First Church PCA at about 10:20 a.m., an election judge handed her one paper ballot page. Maloney looked at the front and back of the page, and noticed she didn’t see any section for judges, a portion of the ballot she deliberately scrutinized before going to vote.

Lansing, IL · 2d

cwbchicago.com

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Gunshot detection wins overwhelming support in Chicago as Cook County judges keep their seats

Chicago voters delivered a strong message in favor of gunshot-detection technology Tuesday, with roughly 447,000 casting ballots to support its reinstatement. That’s about 128,000 more votes than Mayor Brandon Johnson received when he was elected in April 2023. But Cook County voters appeared ready to retain every judge on...

Chicago, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Inspector general documents some ongoing issues at Cook County Jail

In a review completed recently, the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General found persistent problems at the County Jail with supervision, maintenance, sanitation, and housing conditions.

Cook County, IL · 2d

wheninyourstate.com

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Report links ICE fears to changing shopping patterns among Chicago families

For some Chicago families, a simple trip to the grocery store has become something they would rather avoid during the day. Fear of encountering federal immigration agents is pushing some immigrant households to move everyday activities into the evening and late-night hours. Shopping, laundry, childcare and even work schedules are...

Chicago, IL · 23h

WBBM News Radio

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Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Cook County, IL · 2d

ABC10

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Why McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit over the McRib

Chicago, IL · 22h

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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First Avenue to close at Cermak Road for 5 days

A detour around a one-mile stretch of First Avenue is planned for later this month when the thoroughfare closes for railroad repairs. The stretch of First Avenue from Cermak Road to Roosevelt Road will be closed from 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, through 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, weather permitting, according to press releases from the North Riverside village government and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

North Riverside, IL · 1d

FireEngineering.com

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Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt to Retire in May, Calls for More Training

Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt will retire in May, leaving whoever wins the city’s next mayoral election the task of picking a new Fire Department leader. Nance-Holt told aldermen she will be forced to step back by department rules when she turns 63 next year. The mandatory retirement will end a six-year tenure for the city’s first Black woman to serve in the role, appointed by Lori Lightfoot in 2021 — and one thing will stick most on her mind when she leaves, she said.

Chicago, IL · 7h

NBC Chicago

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See live results as Illinois counties vote on idea of separating from Cook County

A group of 11 Illinois counties voted on referendums Tuesday on whether they should explore the idea of creating a separate state. The referendum asks voters whether their respective counties should coordinate with other county boards to explore the idea of forming a state separate from Cook County, an idea that has already been approved by more than 30 counties across the state.

Cook County, IL · 2d

metroplanning.org

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Understanding the Calumet River (Reach 5)

The Chicago River System has evolved since the launch of the Our Great Rivers initiative. To determine if Chicago is reducing barriers to the good life and fostering shared prosperity for its residents and business all along the river system, this evaluation notes how the system and its surrounding communities have changed over time. Consistent with the project structure, the findings are organized into the themes of inviting, productive, and living.

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Preckwinkle and Dart Hold On to Longtime Cook County Positions; Hynes to Take Over as Assessor

Winners have emerged in multiple Cook County races and voters now know who will oversee the county’s budget, run the jail and handle property taxes. Democrat Toni Preckwinkle, a four-term incumbent, faced off against Libertarian Michael Murphy for the top seat on the Cook County Board. The race was called for Preckwinkle, who had 79.1% to Murphy’s 20.9% with 79% of the vote reported, according to unofficial returns.

Cook County, IL · 2d

thelansingjournal.org

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Incumbent McCaskill wins reelection to Cook County board

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Incumbent Cook County 5th District Commissioner Kisha McCaskill won the general election Nov. 3, her first election after being appointed to that seat. McCaskill beat Republican candidate Richard Nolan to retain the commissioner’s position in Cook County’s 5th District, which spans parts of suburban Cook County and Chicago’s South Side. It does not include Lansing, but does include many communities within Thornton Township, including Dolton, Harvey, Hazel Crest, and Markham.

Cook County, IL · 2d