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Day: August 30, 2024
Chicago Cubs consider reshuffling their weekend rotation with left-hander Jordan Wicks potentially in the mix
If Jordan Wicks — out since June 14 because of an an oblique injury — slots in Saturday or Sunday at Nationals Park, the Chicago Cubs rotation likely will be reshuffled.
When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help the Afghans left behind. It still haunts them.
Three years ago, the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan when the last American plane departed Kabul.
Guest column: The recycling sorting process demystified
Exploring the sorting process of recycling can help Northwest Indiana residents better understand the parameters of recycling right. One common myth is that all recyclables end up in landfills regardless of proper sorting and recycling practices. While it’s true that some materials may not always get recycled due to contamination or market fluctuations, a significant portion of collected recyclables are indeed processed and transformed into new products.
Woman charged with hit-and-run that killed construction worker over a year ago
A Grand Crossing woman faces felony charges of failing to report a fatal accident and reckless homicide in a construction zone, according to court records.
Idaho judge considers whether to hold quadruple murder trial in small university town or elsewhere
Attorneys for the man charged in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students asked a judge to move the trial to a larger city during a hearing Thursday, citing the widespread media coverage of the case.
Thorntons deal to build new Route 20 gas station in Elgin includes tax rebate for road work
Thorntons will receive a tax rebate from the city of Elgin to help cover the $547,000 cost for intersection improvements needed for a new $10 million gas station it plans to build next year at Route 20 and Lambert Lane.
Indianapolis man shot to death in Gary
The Lake County Coroner has released the name of an Indianapolis man who was shot and killed August 26. Deon Hawkins, 33 of the 4900 block of Brock St., was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.
US clears updated COVID-19 shots from Novavax, adding a 3rd fall vaccine option
U.S. regulators have cleared a third updated COVID-19 vaccine for this fall, shots made by Novavax Inc.
Aurora City Council continues looking at pay rates for mayor, aldermen
While no vote was taken to move the question onto the Committee of the Whole, committee members started to home in on what they might do concerning compensation for the elected officials.