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‘High' pollen counts reported in northern Illinois – but only in certain spots
It's allergy season - that time of year when itchy and watery eyes, congestion and sneezing are especially cumbersome. And if seasonal allergies are making you want to spend more time indoors, you're not alone. As of late Monday, pollen levels were "high" in parts of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, according to Pollen.com. DeKalb and Sycamore had among the highest readings in the region - with both reporting 10.1.
Tuesday: Cloudy, breezy, rainy, stormy
LANSING, Ill. (May 6, 2024) – Morning thunderstorms could cause flash flooding in some areas, and the high winds could be damaging. Lansing probably won’t reach the high temp of 74 degrees until late afternoon, when sunshine manages to part the clouds. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and...
Relive the 2024 Good Neighbor Day Parade – in photos
LANSING, Ill. (May 6, 2024) – Greeted with warm sunshine, hundreds of local residents came out to witness the 56th Annual Good Neighbor Day Parade. Relive the day by scrolling through the photo gallery below:
Willow Blooms’s new journey blossoms with Grand Opening ribbon cutting 2024
This was something Stephanie Dorsey always wanted to do. Opening Willow Blooms was a dream of the Senior Director of Finance at Towne Park, and it came 20 years early. The shop at the corner of 2540 45th Street in Highland has been a local floral staple since 1970. “I'm...
Mamon Powers, Jr. to be Honored at Methodist Hospitals Foundation’s Annual Gala
Methodist Hospitals is pleased to announce the establishment of the Methodist Hospitals Champion Medal, an annual award designed to honor the profound influence of individuals whose unwavering dedication and service to Methodist Hospitals have shaped its existence and propelled its mission to deliver exceptional healthcare to all in need. The...
Overnight busing continues on the South Shore Line
Overnight busing continues on the South Shore Line. Between now and Friday night, the last three eastbound trains of the night will be replaced by buses between Hegewisch and East Chicago. Those trains leave Millennium Station after 9:00 p.m. The railroad says the busing is to accommodate construction. Passengers will...
Softball Game Preview: Marian Catholic Leaves Home
Marian Catholic is 0-4 against St. Laurence since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Marian Catholic Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the St. Laurence Vikings at 4:30 p.m. The pair are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.
Memorial Junior High holds pep rally for regional science fair winners
LANSING, Ill. (May 6, 2024) – District 158’s twelve regional science fair winners from Memorial Junior High School were celebrated on May 3 for their advancement to the Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Science Fair. The students were chosen out of 21 who competed in the regional...
Three NWI hospitals earn ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog Group
Several hospitals from Northwest Indiana earned an “A” grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. The national nonprofit watchdog organization rates hospitals nationwide based on 30 metrics, including errors, accidents, injuries, infections and prevention. Almost 3,000 hospitals are graded. Three Northwest Indiana hospitals were given an “A” rating, including Northwest Health – Porter in … Three NWI hospitals earn ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog Group Read More » The post Three NWI hospitals earn ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog Group appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
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