Month: June 2019
Illinois governor gets boat speed warning on Wisconsin lake
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s press secretary says the governor received a warning for speeding during a boating trip on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
A bigger, better, prouder festival
MICHIGAN CITY — While organizing the inaugural Michigan City Pride Fest last year, planning committee members were hoping for a turnout of about 400 people.
Residents shine spotlight on EPA’s long, troubled history in E.C.; watchdog group audits agency
EAST CHICAGO — The Environmental Protection Agency’s long, troubled history within the USS Lead Superfund site was put under the spotlight at a community meeting Wednesday night as families, environmental activists and attorneys sounded off to an EPA w…
Tippecanoe County rape suspect fatally shoots self during standoff in Boone County
Paul Etter, who was wanted in the rape and kidnapping of a woman in Tippecanoe County, shot himself during a standoff in Boone County, officials said.
Unassuming sophomore guard has Westfield basketball looking to turn corner
Guard Braden Smith might not look part, but leading turnaround at Westfield; Charlie Hughes Shootout this weekend at three sites
What to watch on debate night: Biden, Bernie and other stars
WASHINGTON — Same stage. Same rules. But the Democrats’ second back-to back debate is fueled by star power.
16-Bit Bar + Arcade a retro watering hole with classic video games
16-Bit a retro arcade and watering hole featuring the classic video games
Vaccine no match against flu bug that popped up near end
ATLANTA — The flu vaccine turned out to be a big disappointment again.
Woman dozing behind wheel with her child faces various drug charges, police say
PORTAGE — Police responding to a report of an intoxicated driver with a child Wednesday at a Subway restaurant said they found a woman falling asleep behind the wheel of her vehicle and in unlawful possession of various prescription drugs.