About 25 participants from Hammond, Highland and East Chicago took part in BP’s Girls in STEM event at the Whiting refinery.
BP hosts event encouraging high school girls to work in STEM
Day: May 12, 2025
Column: Job outlook dims for class of 2025, but upcoming graduates can improve prospects
The class of 2025 can improve its prospects by focusing on articulating skill sets to employers and being flexible, experts say.
¿Qué saber sobre los casos de listeria reportados en EEUU?
Por The Associated Press Un brote de listeria vinculado a sándwiches y bocadillos listos para comer ha enfermado al menos a 10 personas en Estados Unidos, y un productor está retirando voluntariamente decenas de productos vendidos a tiendas minoristas, hospitales, hoteles, aeropuertos y aerolíneas, informaron funcionarios federales. Los productos fueron elaborados por Fresh & Ready […]
Iglesia Episcopal dice que no ayudará a reasentar a sudafricanos blancos en EEUU
Por PETER SMITH El servicio de migración de la Iglesia Episcopal está rechazando una directiva del gobierno federal para ayudar a reasentar a sudafricanos blancos a quienes se les ha concedido el estatus de refugiados, citando el “compromiso con la justicia racial y la reconciliación” de la iglesia. El obispo presidente Sean Rowe anunció la […]
Carl Sandburg senior sets Model United Nations school record with 22 gavels
Carl Sandburg High School senior Adunolaoluwa Ogedengbe is known for commanding the room at Model United Nations competitions with her signature opening line: “Delegates, we have blood on our hands.” To drive her point home, Ogedengbe brings red paint to every conference. She begins her first speech with her left hand raised, covered in paint, […]
Trial delayed in Hammond home invasion after judge learned he sued her
Lake County Judge Natalie Bokota hit the reset button — abruptly canceling Garrett Whittenburg’s bench trial Monday after his lawyer provided documents his client filed a complaint against her, various lawyers and correctional officers in federal court in February.
Hailey Van Lith made the Chicago Sky’s 12-player roster. But why are there so few spots on WNBA teams?
The Chicago Sky made their last three roster cuts Sunday, finalizing the 2025 roster less than a week ahead of the team’s season opener against the Indiana Fever.
Community news: Kids College registration and cancer counselor training
News and events around the area
Real Madrid: Vinicius Júnior sufrió un esguince de tobillo en el clásico
MADRID (AP) — El delantero del Real Madrid Vinicius Júnior fue diagnosticado con un esguince en el tobillo izquierdo, informó el club el lunes. Vinicius se lesionó en la derrota 4-3 en el clásico ante el Barcelona en la Liga española el domingo. Fue sustituido cerca del final del partido en el Estadio de Montjuic. […]
‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 years
As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.