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COMMENTARY | Progress through partnership: A balanced path forward for Northwest Indiana
The Northwest Indiana Forum is encouraging stakeholders to engage in a fact-based dialogue about the future of the industries in our region and recognize both the region's economic strengths and its environmental stewardship. kAm}@CE9H6DE x?5:2?2 :D 2 G:3C2?E C68:@? E92E 92D 366? 3F:=E @?
Wintrust’s Jason LeuVoy Taking on Expanded Role Following Retirement of John Marrinson
ROSEMONT, IL – March 3, 2026 – Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) today announced that Jason LeuVoy will take on an expanded role overseeing Wintrust Business Credit’s national asset-based lending portfolio as well as the Receivables Finance business following the retirement of John Marrinson, current executive vice president of the Receivables Finance business.
Recycle with Ronald McDonald House
By Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Celebrate the 21st year of the pop tab fundraising program with Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland & NW Indiana and United Scrap Metal! United Scrap Metal 1545 South Cicero Avenue Cicero, IL 60804 Good to know Highlights About this event Charity & Causes • Other Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and United Scrap Metal for a fun-filled day with purpose, featuring Touch-a-Truck experience, mini...
Davich: 'Sweet Dreams, Northwest Indiana' shares good night stories for Region kids
Over the weekend, Joey Lax-Salinas publicly unveiled his newest children’s book, “Sweet Dreams, Northwest Indiana,” to honor where he has lived for 40 years. “I’m so proud of this one,” he told me while showing vivid illustrations in the book. Two years in the making, it features more than two dozen cities and towns including Crown Point, Hammond, Gary, Valparaiso, Highland, Munster, Griffith, Cedar Lake, Portage, Chesterton, Rensselaer, Whiting and beyond.
Art Barn School of Art to exhibit 'Knee High By The Fourth of July'
The Art Barn School of Art is exhibiting the work of the Area Artist Association this summer.
Area Girl Scouts, Rose Pest Solutions restore butterfly garden in Naperville
Dozens of kids of all ages, their parents and friends turned out on Saturday, May 18, to replant the Camp Greene Wood garden, donated by Rose Pest Solutions. The planting project is designed to increase biodiversity on the grounds and provide food sources for pollinators.
Storm Prediction Center May 20, 2024 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
Categorical Graphic Day 1 Risk Area (sq. mi.) Area Pop. Some Larger Population Centers in Risk Area ENHANCED 24,112 203,253 Kearney, NE...North Platte, NE...Sterling, CO...Lexington, NE... SLIGHT 151,456 16,619,249 Chicago, IL...Milwaukee, WI...Omaha, NE...Lincoln, NE...Des Moines, IA... MARGINAL 321,627 34,801,946 Detroit, MI...Kansas City, MO...Minneapolis, MN...Wichita, KS...St. Louis, MO... Probabilistic Tornado Graphic Probability of a tornado within 25 miles of a point.
Why is there no Terminal 4 at O'Hare? | Chicago Mysteries | WTTW
The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2 WTTW's Geoffrey Baer tours some of Chicago's most beautiful places and reveals the stories behind them. Beyond Chicago from the Air How did Chicago become one of America’s boldest and most dynamic cities with its location way out in the middle of the country? The keys to that story are in the waterways – both natural and human-made – and in the land that drew people to settle here. Geoffrey Baer explores in BEYOND CHICAGO FROM THE AIR.
Watch | Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer
The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2 WTTW's Geoffrey Baer tours some of Chicago's most beautiful places and reveals the stories behind them. Beyond Chicago from the Air How did Chicago become one of America’s boldest and most dynamic cities with its location way out in the middle of the country? The keys to that story are in the waterways – both natural and human-made – and in the land that drew people to settle here. Geoffrey Baer explores in BEYOND CHICAGO FROM THE AIR.
Authorities seize $50,000 cash, multiple weapons, drugs at Hobart home
Alexander Taylor, 20, is in custody at the Lake County Jail, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said. Criminal charges have not been filed.
Explore Girl Scouts!
About this Event Let's Explore Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts is hosting a virtual series for girls to learn about Girl Scouts while making new friends. Get ready to jump into adventure as we create, sing songs, use our imagination, and explore nature- all from your HOME. This is a four part weekly series that will explore different of aspects of being a Girl Scout! Please have these basic supplies on hand for every meeting. Once registered, we will email you a list of specific supplies for each meeting.
Downtown Naperville Has Spring Savings Around Every Corner!
New discounts, deals, and offers are waiting for you throughout the month of March with Downtown Naperville’s Spring Savings Pass! Whether you’re looking to freshen up your wardrobe, your look, or just wanting to get out and enjoy some great food and libations… take advantage of the Spring Savings in Downtown Naperville! Also, don’t forget your gift cards! Downtown Naperville Gift Cards are accepted at 150+ downtown merchants! Come Shop, Dine, and Explore in Downtown Naperville! For more...
Winter Storm Watch issued for entire Chicago metro area from 6 PM CST Thursday until 6 AM Saturday.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Falling and blowing snow may result in white out conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel extremely difficult, if not impossible.
'A life-changing experience': Ronald McDonald House opens inside Northwestern Prentice Hospital for Women
Chicago (CBS) – It is a place that takes care of families when they need it most. On Friday, Ronald MacDonald’s new home opened a new location within Northwestern Prentice Hospital for Women. CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot takes us inside and heads into a family who know firsthand how the charity transforms lives during their time of need.
KLOT Flood Advisory #40
163 WGUS83 KLOT 071623 FLSLOT Flood Advisory National Weather Service Chicago IL 1123 AM CDT Sun Aug 7 2022 ILC031-197-INC089-071830- /O.NEW.KLOT.FA.Y.0040.220807T1623Z-220807T1830Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Cook IL-Will IL-Lake IN IN- 1123 AM CDT Sun Aug 7 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
New brownie-inspired cookie joins favorites in annual Girl Scout Cookie sale
Submitted by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Posted12/16/2021 10:45 AM The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana kicked off cookie season Dec. 15. Local Girl Scouts remain dedicated to giving back to communities through the Gift of Caring program. During the 2020-2021 cookie season, girls throughout the area donated more than 230,000 packages of cookie boxes to essential workers, Armed Forces and local nonprofits.
Flash Flood Watch issued for portions of the metro area for Sunday afternoon/night.
by: Paul Merzlock Posted: Oct 23, 2021 / 01:54 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 23, 2021 / 01:54 PM CDT Green shaded area represents Flash Flood Watch area. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, in Illinois, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Livingston, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will.
NW Indiana Man Convicted In Killing Of Woman, Her 13-Year-Old Son
By CBS 2 Chicago StaffAugust 25, 2021 at 11:52 am CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) –– A northwest Indiana man has been convicted of fatally shooting a Gary woman and her 13-year-old son in their home during a 2019 robbery. A Lake County jury convicted 41-year-old Darren “Duke” Taylor of Hammond on Monday of two counts of murder, two counts of murder in perpetration of a robbery and two counts of robbery.
First wave of rain weakens, exits area; more storms possible later tonight.
by: Paul Merzlock Posted: Jun 24, 2021 / 04:37 PM CDT / Updated: Jun 24, 2021 / 04:37 PM CDT Radar indicates that localized downpours that moved across the area late this morning and this afternoon have shifted east and shown a decrease in intensity. A new cluster of storms is developing to our west, over eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, and is forecast to move across central, and portions of northern Illinois later tonight.
1 Person Injured In Crash Involving 2 Semi Trucks On I-80/94; Eastbound Lanes Closed
By CBS 2 Chicago StaffApril 6, 2021 at 6:09 am CHICAGO (CBS)– One person was seriously injured in a crash involving two semi trucks on I-80/94 early Tuesday morning. Illinois State Police said all eastbound lanes are closed as crews work to clear the roadway. READ MORE: CTA Bus Crashes Into Construction Crane In West Loop ISP confirmed one of the truck drivers was flown to a hospital in serious condition.
Get your Thin Mints as Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana and Girl Scouts of the USA recently kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, girls are adapting their sales methods to share the joy of Girl Scout Cookies through the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program -- including taking contact-free pickup and delivery orders through a new national collaboration with GrubHub.
Local residents elected to Girl Scouts board of directors
Submitted by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Updated 11/24/2020 7:38 PM Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana recently elected four individuals to its volunteer board of directors.
Thousands Expected On Northwest Indiana Shoreline On Memorial Day
CHICAGO (CBS)– Chicago beaches may be empty on Memorial day, but Indiana beaches are crowded. From splashing in the waves to a morning yoga, hundreds of people were out at Porter Beach Monday morning. Beachgoers are able to keep their distance, but once more join, it could get too crowded some beachgoers said. “You don’t realize how tight it gets,” one beachgoers said.
Chicago Weather: Winter Weather Advisory issued for parts of NE Illinois, NW Indiana Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Road crews are busy getting ready for snow and frigid temperatures moving into the Chicago area, which could have a big impact on the morning commute Monday. According to the NWS, some areas could see up to 5 inches of snow as a result of the storm, which is expected to move into most areas overnight.
Black-Owned McDonald’s Sites To Give Away 2,000 Turkeys This Week - And Veterans Get To Go First
AUBURN GRESHAM — The Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana will spread some holiday cheer ahead of Thanksgiving by giving away free frozen turkeys and side items beginning Thursday. Two Chicago locations — in Auburn-Gresham and Austin — will host events beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday. They’ll each hand out 500 turkeys until supplies run out. The Auburn-Gresham McDonald’s is at 7601 S. Vincennes Ave. The Austin site is at 5015 W. Madison Ave.
Dunning Woman Honored for 35 Years of Service to Girl Scouts - Dunning - DNAinfo Chicago
DUNNING — A Dunning woman who has volunteered with the Girl Scouts for 35 years was recently honored for her service. Patricia Walenga, of Dunning, is one of hundreds of volunteers whose "dedication enables girls to achieve success," said officials with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. A former member of the group's board of directors, Walenga also served as a volunteer historian.
Homicide, Cold Case Training For Northwest Indiana Police Departments
CHICAGO (CBS) — 60 detectives from 27 police departments in Northwest Indiana are learning how to better investigate homicides and crack cold cases. “We brought in seasoned homicide investigators and instructors from Washington, D.C. and Albuquerque New Mexico,” said Merriville Police Chief Robert Byrd. Byrd says the newest tools in solving cases are cell phone technology and social media.
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