Report: 1 in 4 Illinois children ready to enter kindergarten
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new state report has found that just one out of every four children in Illinois was fully prepared to enter kindergarten in the most recent school year.
Month: June 2019
Democratic debate: Here's a blog of Pete Buttigieg's performance
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg tried to stand out in a crowded field at the Democratic debate.
7-year-old Portage boy a motocross master
Ryder Mikels, a 7-year-old from Portage, will compete at the Amateur National Motocross Championship in Tennessee this summer.
St. Thomas More pastor chosen for Diocese of Gary administrator
MERRILLVILLE — The pastor of St. Thomas More in Munster has been elected to serve as the Diocese of Gary administrator until the pope appoints a new bishop to the diocese.
Republican attorney general challenger proclaims new leadership is needed
The Zionsville lawyer hoping to persuade Hoosier Republicans to nominate him next year for Indiana attorney general is focused on many of the same issues as the GOP incumbent.
New York City Council declares climate emergency: Clean energy is 'vital to our future'
The New York City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution declaring a climate emergency, making it the largest U.S. city to do so.
Holcomb appoints magistrate judge to Lake Superior Court bench
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday appointed Stephen E. Scheele as judge in the Lake County Superior Court.
Catering to canines
MICHIGAN CITY – On one of the hottest days of the year so far, the pups at the Michiana Humane Society & SPCA beat the heat with some treats from Lulu’s Licks.
Kimbrel closes out Cubs debut
CHICAGO — Craig Kimbrel got a little help settling in at Wrigley Field.
Man with 6-year-old in minivan leads officers on high-speed chase, police say
LOWELL — A man with a 6-year-old in a minivan led police on a high-speed chase from Gary to Lowell in a stolen vehicle, police said.