Franciscan Health Olympia Fields redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready hospital
The Illinois Department of Public Health redesignated the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital in the south suburbs as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital.
Month: February 2024
Local college results from Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
Local college results from Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
Man sentenced for sexual assault after picking up student from school
The case stems back to October 2021 when police were notified about an area middle school student claiming to have been raped outside the Portage Walmart store.
‘Sound Off For Soldiers’ benefits military vets
“Sound Off For Soldiers” is both an event name and a rally cry when it comes to helping U.S. military veterans, according to the members of The Severed Souls RC, a 501(c)3 motorcycle ride club whose mission is to support…
Portage man stood over woman with gun at his head, fired and then walked away, police say
The accused had reportedly told a witness before the shooting, “that he was sorry for what he was going to see.”
County coroner seeking help locating familiy of Valpo sisters
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the coroner’s office at 219-548-0208.
Man shot while telling friend to report prior assault incident: documents
Devante McLaurin-McNutt, 28, allegedly shot the victim seven times Sunday night on the 500 block of South Union Street in Gary.
Accused hit-and-run driver blames dad, friend, cops say
Damage to the store was estimated to be in excess of $80,000, police said.
Woman’s ex-boyfriend raped her multiple times, charges allege
Tyron E. Smith, 31, had his initial hearing Thursday before a Lake Criminal Court Magistrate. His bail was set at $75,000 surety, $7,000 cash, records show.