For Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, improving the city, such as through blight elimination, is a dream come true. “Being in this office is a blessing,” Melton said. “But the goal — and I want to make sure I’m clear — is not just about eliminating blight, it’s creating community, giving people an option to have a safer environment, it’s about improving.” As he looks forward to 2025, Melton said he’s dedicated to deliver on blight elimination projects and lay a foundation for Gary’s growth. Melton’s work with blight elimination goes further back than his role as mayor. As state senator, […]
Day: December 28, 2024
New Lake County-wide dispatch system hires executive director
An executive director has been hired to head the Lake County Consolidated Emergency Communications system set to become fully operational in 2025.
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Nebraska returns to the bowl season after a 7-year drought at a familiar place — but only to its oldest fans
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The good and the bad of Ryan Poles’ first three years as Bears general manager
Here’s a look back at the best and worst moves that Bears general manager Ryan Poles has made over nearly three years in charge of the team.
Christmas trees go on to do good
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Discrimination based on source of income still widespread despite new Illinois law, housing advocates say; recent lawsuits may change that
Attorneys have filed some of the first lawsuits alleging source-of-income discrimination under an Illinois law enacted in 2023.
Biblioracle: Concluding my 2024 Biblioracle Book Awards for fiction
Among my favorite works of fiction in the past year were books by Sally Rooney, Joseph O’Neill and Kate Greathead. Did you read any of my picks?
Today in Sports History: Detroit Lions become first team to go winless through a 16-game season
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