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Unanswered questions surround tragic death of 10-year-old boy in foster care in NW Indiana
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - A young boy's death in Northwest Indiana is shrouded in mystery after he reportedly died in foster care. Now his loved ones tell us they are looking for answers. Porter County Sheriff's officials said they have launched an investigation into the 10-year-old's death. But as of...
Illinois man starts fire in Menards, police say
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Wheaton Police arrested Nathan Grant, 32, for allegedly setting a fire in a Menards. On April 18th, around 4 p.m., the suspect set fire to multiple air conditioning unit filters inside the Mendards located at 6851 West 159th Street, police told FOX32. Authorities found from further investigation that the suspect […]
Gary Roosevelt High School named one of ‘America’s Most Endangered Historic Places’
GARY, Ind. (WNDU) - A storied high school building with significant cultural importance to the Black community in Gary is now considered one of America’s most endangered historic places. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Theodore Roosevelt High School — more commonly known as Gary Roosevelt —...
South Suburban College hosts its first Foundation Gala since the pandemic at the Odyssey Country Club
On April 27, South Suburban College (SSC) alumni, faculty members, and donors gathered at the beautiful Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park, Illinois for the school’s annual Foundation Gala. This year’s event marked the series’ return from its pandemic-induced hiatus. The evening's theme was 'Hollywood Awards: A Black and White Affair – A Night of Dreams, Success, and Scholarships.' Attendees dressed in their red carpet best enjoyed a delicious dinner, a silent auction, live music, and dancing. Actor, poet, comedian, and native of the South Suburbs LaRoyce Hawkins was the night’s featured keynote speaker.
Hope Gas remains in disagreement with owners of former Pleasants Power Station
BELMONT, W.Va. — The unnamed plant and pipeline company that Hope Gas has petitioned the Public Service Commission about have come forward,. The plant asked the PSC on Tuesday to dismiss the petition so that their project can move forward. On Wednesday, Hope asked the PSC to hold the case in abeyance so that it and the other parties can discuss the issue.
Police investigating death of boy placed in foster care by Department of Child Services
Authorities are investigating the death of a 10-year-old Northern Indiana boy who died while in the Indiana Department of Child Services' foster care system. Dakota Levi Stevens died after he was taken to the hospital last week. Officers with the Porter County Sheriff's Police arrived at a house in the 200 block of...
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