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Ford Heights crash: 6-year-old among 3 killed
FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. - Three people were killed, including a 6-year-old girl, in a crash Wednesday night in Ford Heights. A Chrysler 300 was traveling eastbound on Lincoln Highway around 8 p.m. when it struck a Nissan Rogue near Cottage Grove Avenue, according to Cook County officials. The driver of the Chrysler was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Demetri Bell, 50, of Merrillville, Indiana.
You’re not going to sit around all summer
We are quickly approaching the end of the school year across the state and now is the time to begin the discussion about what your students’ summer should look like. Growing up in Gary, Indiana in the 1980s my dad would tell me “You’re not going to sit around all summer, we need to find you something to do.” Although times have changed, you cannot allow your student to sit around all summer on video games, hanging out, or on social media. Learning loss is a real thing when it comes to students becoming disconnected during summer break. Regardless of their age and grade, parents should be heavily involved in planning out their student’s summer break. The summer planning should include literacy, safety, relationship management and academics.
Gary teen to receive bachelor's degree at 15 years old – and he's already a college graduate
A Gary teenager who, at 15 years old, is the youngest known college graduate in Indiana, will soon have another accomplishment to be proud of - one that's way beyond his years. Khaya Njumbe will receive a bachelor's degree in general studies from Indiana University Northwest on Wednesday. What's more,...
Valparaiso plans to use READI funds for downtown streetscape improvements
With the Valpo Sports & Recreation Campus on hold, funding is being freed up for improvements downtown. The 248-acre park would have included new athletic fields, a nature park and other attractions east of State Road 49. But former Mayor Matt Murphy paused the project last summer, when costs came in more than $7 million higher than expected.
Cirque Italia brings 1950-themed circus to Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The circus is coming to town!. ABC57's Emily Arnold was live from under the Big Top this morning getting the scoop on Cirque Italia and all of the excitement the show is bringing to the area. "Have you ever wished you could turn back time? To...
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