Day: February 11, 2024

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March deadline set for Gary superintendent search The Gary Community School Corp. has set a March 9 deadline for those interested in becoming the district’s next superintendent beginning July 1, according to a release. A successful candidate will demonstrate past leadership in educational systems within a diverse community; possess a track record of building productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, communities, and partners; exhibit superior communication and management skills; document fiscal acumen in a district setting; success working with political leaders; and exhibit an unmatched commitment to equity for all students and families, according to the release. Interested […]

5 injured in Little Village shooting, police say

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Five people were shot early Sunday morning after two men had an argument in Little Village, police said. At around 3:38 a.m., a 30-year-old was arguing with another man on the 3500 block of West 30th Street, according to police. The unidentified man pulled out a gun and shot the 30-year-old before fleeing the scene in a white van. The 30-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to the leg. Several people nearby were also struck by the gunfire, including a 22-year-old woman, 48-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man. They were taken to local hospitals in […]

Column: Kevin Warren’s letter to Chicago Bears season ticket holders galvanizes at least one fan

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A message to Chicago Bears season ticket holders arrived in my dad’s inbox the other day with a reminder the deadline for renewal and payment is March 22. In a personalized email to “Mr. Sullivan,” Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren began by thanking him for his support, noting that both Warren and season ticket […]