The race for state senator in the 25th District this fall is between incumbent Democrat Karina Villa and challenger Heather Brown, a Republican.
Cost of living, mental health care among issues in 25th District state Senate race
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From the Farm: Forever ‘neighbor’ Anne Eckert celebrates 90 and school desk returns ‘home’
This week’s farm couple has two reasons to celebrate: The milestone 90th birthday of wonderful neighbor Anne Eckert and also the donation of a nearly century-old elementary school classroom desk are both reasons to smile.
Gary Harm Reduction hosts third annual Region Recovery Riot
One of the biggest challenges for recovering addicts is belonging to a strong community, said an area recovery activist. Gary Harm Reduction, a local grassroots organization, aims to make that less of a challenge. “They need to see that the community does support and love them,” said Kristen Martin, director of Gary Harm Reduction. “They need to see services available to them that they didn’t know about. Substance abuse can be isolating.” The organization from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday is hosting its third annual Region Recovery Riot at the Gary Aquatorium. The event aims to bring prevention resources to […]
Kids’ input a key in opening of North Chicago-Waukegan playground; ‘We use what they say to make decisions’
Carrie Leovy, a senior strategist with KABOOM!, a not-for-profit organization that builds playgrounds across the country in low-income areas, said before any project begins, input is sought from a focus group of neighborhood children.
Schererville approves concepts for former Illiana Speedway
In the coming months, the town of Schererville’s vision to bring back to life the former Illiana Speedway as a regional sports and recreation destination will come into focus. At its September meeting, the Schererville Town Council engaged American Structurepoint Inc. to produce the conceptual designs for the development of the 70-acre site north of U.S. 30.
Kane County health officials urge vaccination heading into fall
Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu cause thousands to die each year in the United States, but vaccines and other prevention methods can help people stay safe, officials said.
‘Mrs. CarmelCorn’ Nita Tribo leaves sweet legacy in Chicago Heights
Juanita “Nita” Tribo, 86, who died Sept. 20, ran CarmelCorn in Chicago Heights, adjacent to Enzo’s Italian Beef and Sausage.
Waukegan D60 to develop AI policy; ‘Artificial intelligence will not replace a human being’
Josue Cuevas, the district’s associate superintendent of information technology, said AI is nothing new but it has become exponentially more sophisticated in recent years with the ability to potentially be used to do a student’s homework.
Appeals court judges share oral arguments, wisdom with Portage High School students
Portage High School seniors experienced legal system in action Thursday afternoon as they were visited by an all-female panel of judges from the Indiana Court of Appeals for the hearing of a live argument.
Montgomery Cemetery Walk to offer trip back in time
The annual Cemetery Walk will be held Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery.