According to the Red Cross’s website, for a small percentage of the population finding someone else with the same blood type can be as difficult as looking for a needle in a haystack.
Day: December 11, 2024
Indiana Dunes National Park program to address Mount Baldy’s future
Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent Jason Taylor is beginning a series of free public programs to engage with the public on park issues.
Waukegan airport runway project remains in limbo; ‘There is just unbelievable red tape’
The Waukegan National Airport’s project to build a new runway in the northern part of the city remains as unresolved this December as it did last December because it cannot move forward until the FAA issues the draft environmental assessment and a public hearing occurs.
Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say
The gun found on the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, New York City’s police commissioner said Wednesday.
Wheeling Township board approves ballot question on unfunded mandates
Wheeling Township will ask voters in April how they feel about unfunded mandates from the state.
Cook County allocates $2.5 million to help suburban municipalities recover from July storms
Cook County announced $2.5 million in funding to towns, including Harvey, Dolton, Flossmoor and Robbins, recover from July storms.
Des Plaines police identify stabbing victim, have person of interest
Des Plaines police on Wednesday identified city resident Roberta S. Langan as the person stabbed to death last week in her apartment building.
Gary Common Council approves handful of ARPA ordinances weeks before deadline
At its last meeting of the year, the Gary Common Council approved more than 15 ordinances, appropriating more than $10 million American Rescue Plan Act funds throughout the city. All ordinances were approved in an unanimous 8-0 vote. Councilman Dwight Williams, D-At Large, was absent Tuesday night. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thanked the council for their work in passing ARPA fund use. “I think tonight is an example of progress in the community working together even when we might have differences,” Melton said. “We were able to come together and move this city forward on behalf of citizens here.” ARPA […]
United Way of Lake County undergoing a ‘brand refresh’; ‘This will improve the perception of relevance for … donors and volunteers’
United Way of Lake County and its global parent are now engaged in a brand refresh, carrying the organization into new ways to impact the residents throughout the county using its 211 service and enriching childhood education to enhance people’s lives.
Pair charged in Gary pawn shop owner’s slaying: records
Two men face charges in a Gary pawn shop owner’s slaying.