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Chicago Heights man charged in Loop armed robbery
CHICAGO - A Chicago Heights man was arrested less than an hour after he allegedly robbed a woman in the Loop. Richard McCalellan, 58, allegedly robbed a 29-year-old woman at gunpoint in the 200 block of Stetson Avenue at 9:12 p.m. on Monday. He was arrested less than an hour...
“Know me for who I am:” Remembering Indiana giant Vernon A. Williams
It was Saturday, at 12:30 a.m. when Steve ‘Scoop’ Jefferson, fraternity brother and reporter, received the call from Joyce Williams, the cherished wife of Vernon A. Williams. In a voice filled with heartache and strength, she shared the news that Williams had transitioned from this life to rest in the next, leaving a void in our hearts and a legacy.
Twisted Sugar Coming Soon to Schererville
Twisted Sugar will soon be bringing their Cookies and specialty sodas to Schererville. The local franchisee has recently signed a lease at 1508 US 41 which is the former Capriotti’s in the Fountain Park Shopping Center. Plans are to start renovations immediately with plans to open very shortly. Crown...
Lansing residents receive Sister Alban Award from Calumet City Lions Club
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (May, 17, 2024) – Delia Diaz and Martha Vargas both received the Sister Alban Community Service Award from the Calumet City Lions Club on Tuesday, May 14. The two Lansing women were honored specifically for the work they’ve done to cook and serve hot, healthy, community meals each week at Jesus Shepherd of Souls Parish, 768 Lincoln Avenue, Calumet City.
All you need is love … and a seat at American English’s concert benefiting Cancer Resource Centre
Come together for an American English concert benefiting Cancer Resource Centre in Munster. The well-known Beatles tribute band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. American English features Eric Michaels as Paul McCartney, Jim Irizarry as John Lennon, James Paul...
Thursday: Some sun, then rain
LANSING, Ill. (May 15, 2024) – Lansing will see some sun on Thursday, but skies will turn cloudy before a thunderstorm arrives in the afternoon. High temp: 74 degrees. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the five-day forecast are presented below. (On mobile, only three hours and three days are shown.) Details are continuously updated throughout the day:
#1StudentNWI: Munster High School nears the end of the school year (senior edition)
The end of the 2024 school year is approaching, with the last day of school being May 24. Here is a timeline of Munster High School’s (MHS) end-of-the-year festivities:. On April 20, MHS students had their prom dance at Schererville’s Villa Cesare Banquets & Events venue. At this dance, Seniors Lauren Hoogeveen and DeAnthony Bowden were crowned Prom Queen and King.
Softball Game Preview: Thornton on Home-Turf
Thornton is 0-5 against Kankakee since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Thornton Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Kankakee Kays at 4:30 p.m. Thornton is is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a...
Punk Rocker Billy Idol to Perform in Gary Sunday
GARY, Ind. — You may know him for hits like “Rebel Yell,” “Dancing with Myself,” “White Wedding, Pt. 1,” and “Eyes Without a Face.” Well, British punk rocker Billy Idol will be performing this weekend in Gary, Indiana. Idol will be at the Hard Rock Live Sunday, alongside special guest The Effect. Doors are […] The post Punk Rocker Billy Idol to Perform in Gary Sunday appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Police seek suspect who attacked woman in Cook County Forest Preserve
NILES, Ill. - Police asked for the public's help in identifying a man who attacked and seriously wounded a woman who was walking on a Forest Preserves trail Friday in Niles. The 31-year-old woman was walking on the North Branch Trail around 1:47 p.m. when a man on a bicycle approached her and hit her several times with a blunt object, police said.
Crown Point Summer Concert Series Kicks Off June 6
The City of Crown Point is ready to rock out at Bulldog Park this summer. The City’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Bulldog Park Thursday, June 6, during the first Crown Point Car Cruise of the 2024 season. A portion of the free Summer Concert Series will coincide...
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