Legislators won’t get pay raise, Illinois comptroller says
The issue of a pay raise for legislators came up as they debated budget details in the early-morning hours Sunday.
Month: May 2020
Man arrested after police find handgun, suspected drugs in car, police say
An Illinois man was arrested after police found a handgun and suspected drugs in his car during a traffic stop, police said.
Pandemic, vandals force suspension of Dunes Summer Theatre season
MICHIANA SHORES — In what its president called a “sad chapter for Dunes Summer Theatre,” the Dunes Art Foundation has announced the suspension of its summer season.
Mental health issues up amid coronavirus outbreak, FSSA chief says
Indiana is experiencing more substance use disorders and other mental health issues amid the coronavirus outbreak, an official said.
Chesterton Art Center to host virtual kids summer art camps
The Chesterton Art Center is hosting virtual kids art camps live this summer.
2 Cook County judges test positive for coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has reached the bench in Cook County for the first time.
2 drivers charged with reckless homicide in hit-and-run that killed 3 teens, police say
Okadema Link, 49, and Shantiana Willis, 21, were arrested Thursday, IMPD said. The pair face reckless homicide and other charges.
From preschools to college campuses in Indiana, schools plan for fall reopening
From preschools to college campuses, school will resume in the fall but it won’t look like the school that students or their families are used to.
Breakingviews TV: Hong Kong hit
With Beijing imposing a new law, the U.S. says the city is no longer autonomous. The decision, also reflecting President Trump’s anger over the origins of Covid-19, sets the scene for more economic pain for China. Gina Chon discusses how the U.S. elect…
Some state fairs have been canceled. Here’s the current plan for the Indiana State Fair.
Several states canceled their summer fairs in May. But the Indiana State Fair is among those still scheduled as its officials monitor the coronavirus.