Month: May 2021
WATCH NOW: Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones talks about redevelopment, new housing and improving quality of life
CALUMET CITY — Thaddeus Jones took over as mayor barely three weeks ago, but he’s not wasting any time addressing what he sees as the city’s most pressing needs.
WATCH NOW: Lake County Child Death Review Team shares how public can prevent tragedy
In an effort to spread awareness, members of the Lake County Child Death Review Team are working to partner with the Region’s communities in preventing the abuse and neglect of children.
Futures File: China breaks corn-buying record
Corn continued its rally, and expectations of higher prices for consumers for corn products contributed to heavy buying. By midweek, China bought 9 million tons in 10 days, breaking another record. China is also buying up soybeans from Brazil.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Hard Rock Casino in Gary long time in making
As I witnessed the spectacular opening of the new Hard Rock Casino in Gary it warmed my heart to have been a part of the history.
SCOTT SHELLADY: What’s done and undone
What a wild week it has been. If I would have written a movie script on what has been happening to our country at such an alarming pace lately, Hollywood would have thrown it back in my face. They would…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Mrvan Jr. shows little leadership
Frank Mrvan Jr. has now shown himself to be no leader but a rubber stamp follower of the loony Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and the squad by voting to launch another witch hunt into the so-called ” insurrection” of Jan.…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Pipeline cyberattack highlights need for energy resiliency
When we think about energy resiliency, we often think of the need to have access to energy and fuel sources in cases of natural disasters.
BRIAN HOWEY: The capitulation over the Jan. 6 insurrection commission
COLUMBIA, Md. — There’s a reason U.S. Sen. Todd Young has been fanning out across Indiana, meeting with policemen and sheriff deputies in recent weeks. He’s up for reelection next year, but he will likely be confronted with some controversies…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Proper funding, not prohibitions, right way to address youth vaping
Under the guise of “protecting the children,” lawmakers in Maine are attempting to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and vapor products. While protecting children from the harms of adult products is laudable, this prohibition is effectively punishing ad…