Month: August 2019
Check out this person who came dressed as a 'tube man' to Gen Con 2019
Autumn Cook, from Baltimore, danced around while wearing a “tube man” costume at Gen Con 2019.
Dolphin at Shedd loses calf 3 months before expected birth
CHICAGO — A dolphin at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium has lost its calf three months before the calf was expected to be born.
See opening day at the Indiana State Fair
Guests of all ages were on hand for opening day at the Indiana State Fair, on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019.
Illinois state senator Indicted on embezzlement charges
CHICAGO — An Illinois state senator has been indicted on federal charges that he took more than $250,000 in salary and benefits over a three-year period from the Teamsters while doing little or no work, prosecutors announced Friday.
'Self-inflicted wound': Donald Trump signs budget bill as experts warn he's on track to add trillions to U.S. debt
Donald Trump claimed when he was a candidate that he could erase the national debt in eight years. He has instead raised it by more than $4 trillion.
Payroll investigation called for in wake of carpenter’s death
CHESTERTON — A regional building and construction trades advocacy group is calling for an investigation into the payroll practices of the subcontractor that had employed a carpenter who died July 22 at a Chesterton construction site.
U.S. Steel plans to continue investments despite tougher environment
U.S. Steel will continue to go forward with major investments, including $750 million at its Gary Works steel mill over the next few years, despite the tougher market conditions.