Washington Park Zoo reopens by appointment only
The zoo is the only facility in the park reopened to the public. The beach, senior center, Sunset Grille and other park facilities remain closed through at least Aug. 13 because of the pandemic.
Month: August 2020
Overnight mayhem restricts access to downtown Chicago for Indiana commuters
All bus and train service to downtown Chicago was shut down Monday morning after widespread thefts and property damages overnight, officials said.
10 years of Indiana public policy on the ballot in this year’s elections
One task lawmakers must accomplish when the Indiana General Assembly convenes in January is drawing new legislative district boundaries using the results of the 2020 census.
Region students connect with virtual class instruction
The Howard sisters joined nearly 6,000 Indiana students who logged on to INCA, a public, online school serving students statewide in kindergarten through 12th grade.
‘It’s a little nerve-wracking’: Lunchtime for students looks different amid COVID-19
In districts open for in-person instruction during the pandemic, some schools offer pre-packaging meals and frequently cleaning the lunchroom.
Little Free Library erected in memory of Winfield 18-year-old
It was with their daughter’s memory in mind that her parents helped install and dedicated the town’s first Little Free Library at John B. Curley Memorial Park.
25 years after losing son to gun violence, mother hopes someone has answers
It’s been 25 years since William “Bill” Graber was was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting. His mother hopes someone with information will come forward after all these years.
2 die after crashing into semitrailer on Borman Expressway, police say
Two people died in a crash early Monday morning on the Borman Expressway after a vehicle they were travelling in crashed with a semitrailer, police said.
Hobart cancels Lakefont Fest
Hobart Events Director Nikki Lopez said the annual event typically attracts massive crowds, and the city wouldn’t be able to ensure proper social distancing would be followed if the festival took place.
As more schools go virtual, Northwest Indiana CTE programs prepare for in-person return
While many districts are starting their school years virtual, career centers in Northwest Indiana are exploring hybrid models to meet students’ needs for hands-on job skills training.