Northwest Indiana Democrats, who are part of the state’s 88 Democratic delegates, shared their enthusiasm Monday for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the presumptive nominees ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Running for president and vice president, respectively, the delegates hope for a Harris-Walz win in 2024 and Indiana Democratic candidates down ballot. Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser said Indiana has strong Democratic candidates for state and local offices. “It’s helped. It’s a benefit. I certainly think in Lake County, Indiana, it’s a benefit given the diverse nature of our community,” Wieser said. […]
Day: August 19, 2024
Northbrook Park District’s Party on the Green draws an estimated 1,500 people
An estimated 1,500 patrons turned out for the Northbrook Park District’s free event Party on the Green at Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook on Aug. 17.
A super blue moon peaks Monday. How rare is this phenomenon?
According to NASA, about 25% of all full moons are big or “super” moons, but only 3% of full moons are blue moons.
North Chicago schools open for business; ‘I’m nervous and a little scared’
The Veliz sisters were among 3,500 North Chicago School District 187 students who started school Monday in the district’s elementary schools, middle school and high school, starting the 2024-2025 school year.
Editorial: Phil Donahue sparked Chicago’s improbably long run as locus of daytime TV talk
Phil Donahue, who pioneered daytime TV talk shows and spent his prime years in Chicago, paved the way for the Oprah phenomenon.
Gary-Notre Dame partnership yields ideas on rethinking its downtown
Gary residents got their first taste of how the city intends to embrace the future without forgetting its heritage on Friday.
Naperville News Digest: Naperville Park District plans summer/fall events; Derek McDaniel announces Naperville council bid; Dinner on the River a fundraiser for 360 Youth Services
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
Talking to Jordan Klepper of ‘The Daily Show’ about prepping for a DNC week in Chicago
“The Daily Show” is broadcasting all week from the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture in Lakeview during the DNC at United Center.
Authorities: Man had loaded gun in car at Topgolf in Naperville
A Dolton man has been accused of illegally having a gun in the parking lot of the Naperville Topgolf.
Lake County Board OKs updated $850M transportation plan; ‘To make life easier for our residents’
From the initial concept planning through ongoing construction, the projects are spread over the four corners of Lake County, from Highland Park to Antioch and from Zion to the Barrington area.