Coronavirus leaves Valpo homeless center scrambling for housing
The center typically relies on the generosity of 14 churches around Porter County to house homeless men, but that was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Month: May 2020
Blue Chip’s FanDuel online sportsbook second in state during dismal month
MICHIGAN CITY — Blue Chip Casino’s FanDuel online sportsbook was second in the state in revenues made with $9.7 million last month, a huge decline from the month prior.
Fantasy Fable: Local actor/producer creates new web series
Brandon “Nyte” Smelko, of Munster, is currently producing a new web series that he plans to film primarily throughout Northwest Indiana.The series “The Sommoners Tale” features a story of fantastical and magical proportions.
Man accused of eating parts of ex going to mental hospital
An Indiana man accused of killing his ex and eating parts of her body in 2014 is headed to a state mental hospital months after being found incompetent to stand trial.
Breakingviews TV: Debt delusion
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund are being asked to cancel some poor countries’ debt. The plan is well meaning, but a bad idea. It could mean fewer cheap loans in the future, and more reliance on China. Effective solutions may be less fla…
Woman who killed 3 children in Indiana bus stop crash appeals conviction
A woman convicted of reckless homicide in an Indiana bus stop crash that killed three children and seriously injured a fourth is appealing her convictions, arguing the state did not present sufficient evidence she was criminally reckless.
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Woman who killed 3 children in Indiana bus stop crash appeals conviction
A woman convicted of reckless homicide in an Indiana bus stop crash that killed three children and seriously injured a fourth is appealing her convictions, arguing the state did not present sufficient evidence she was criminally reckless.
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Peeping worker charged with recording women
A suburban Chicago construction worker allegedly filmed and photographed three young women while they showered, authorities said.
US judge rejects churches’ challenge to stay-at-home order
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a challenge to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s authority to impose stay-at-home orders on churches in the battle against the coronavirus.
Worried about contracting coronavirus when you return to work? Here’s what you should know
Returning to work could be dangerous for those with chronic illnesses and those older than 65. Here’s what they can do.