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New Kids On The Block coming to Tinley Park
TINLEY PARK, Ill. - The New Kids are returning to the Block. The iconic pop group is making a comeback to the area, gracing the stage in Tinley Park on June 15 as part of their new tour promoting their first album in 11 years, "Still Kids," set to hit shelves next week.
Methodist Hospitals to honor Mamon Powers Jr.
Methodists Hospitals will recognize Mamon Powers Jr. for his dedication and service at Methodist Hospitals Foundation’s annual gala on June 1. The post Methodist Hospitals to honor Mamon Powers Jr. appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
Indiana Angler’s Jumbo Perch Breaks 43-Year-Old State Record
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) long-standing record for yellow perch was shattered last month, according to an IDNR Facebook post from May 1. Angler Blas Lara caught the new record fish—a 3-pound, 2-ounce jumbo perch—while participating in the Mayor’s Fishing Derby in Hammond, Indiana on the shores of Lake Michigan. It outweighed the old record fish, caught in 1981, by nearly a full pound.
Tuesday's storms prompt wave of repair scams in southwest Chicago suburb
After Tuesday’s stormy weather, homeowners in suburban Orland Park have been warned about potential repair scams. Orland Park leaders warned that a number of people have been going door-to-door claiming to be contractors who can repair roof damage.
Students grilled up their best burgers during the Northeast Minnesota High School Cook Off
Culinary arts students gave it their best on Thursday during the Fired Up 2024 Northeast Minnesota High School Cook Off. Cook County, Duluth, and Rock Ridge students competed down at the library plaza on Thursday. Rock Ridge took home the Judge’s Champion award for their pineapple teriyaki burger called the...
Lansing water bill delays extend due date to May 31 for some residents
LANSING, Ill. (May 8, 2024) – The Village of Lansing announced Wednesday that water bill delivery has been delayed, and some residents will have an extra 16 days to submit their payments. According to an alert sent on the Village’s CivicReady platform Wednesday, “section 3” residents of Lansing have...
Frustrations remain over tentative Hammond teacher contract
The proposed Hammond teacher contract drew some criticism during a public hearing Wednesday. The tentative agreement does not include any raises to the base salary, but teachers are also concerned about increases to their health insurance costs. Hammond Central teacher Anita Cox called the contract unfair and said it would...
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