Several Northwest Indiana communities are among 64 statewide to share $50 million in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program. The funding, announced Friday, is part of INDOT’s goal to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on Indiana roads by 25% over the next 10 years.
Day: November 29, 2024
In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first time since 2016
Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters.
Former director of Hammond’s Neighborhoods Inc. Keith Speaks remembered for community commitment
Several years ago, Keith D. Speaks embarked on an art project involving as many unused keys as he could get his hands on.
Teeming with individual success, Maggie Zuber pushes team theme for Mother McAuley. ‘It’s really cool to see.’
Maggie Zuber, a state qualifier the past two seasons as an individual, is excited about the Mighty Macs fielding a full team.
Sing-along ‘Messiah’ planned in Aurora
The 13th annual community sing-along of Handel’s “Messiah,” sponsored by the Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Marmion Abbey Church at 850 Butterfield Road in Aurora.
DuPage County moves closer toward transportation complex plan on fairground site
DuPage County Board members this week signaled support for using fairground property for a new multimillion-dollar transportation complex.
SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination.
Hobart City Council to weigh sewage increase
The Hobart City Council will consider initial action on a sewage rate increase at its Dec. 4 meeting. On Tuesday, the city’s sanitary board unanimously approved the rate increases, which average about $3 a month to cover improvements to the city’s aging main lift station.
Steve Millar’s top 5 girls wrestling teams and 25 girls wrestlers to watch in Southland for 2024-25 season
Lockport, state runners-up last season, will get pushed by Oak Forest and co-op teams from Andrew and Lincoln-Way.
Worship news: Clothing giveaway and Bishop Noll open house
News and events from local houses of worship