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Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through Illinois and the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
“We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury,” Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall said of the storm that hit Lena, Illinois, on Friday.
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Editorial: Owner of massive Elwood Energy plant isn’t waiting for Illinois closure deadlines. They’re literally moving the plant to Texas.
Thanks to Illinois' clean-energy law, needed turbines are leaving on trucks.
Politics
Beckwith visit to Valparaiso High School erupts in controversy
Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s appearance at a Valparaiso career fair turned controversial Friday, beginning with his introduction. It was adapted from his official biography posted on the state’s website and included, “Whether it’s slashing taxes, demanding accountability, defending our Constitutional...
Entertainment
What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing
Detectives arrested the 21-year-old, whose legal name is David Burke, on Thursday on suspicion of murder in the investigation of the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Los Angeles police said.
Sports
Column: Like the Wrigley Field ivy, Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner continues to blossom
The ivy is starting to bloom on the outfield wall of Wrigley Field, igniting dreams of summer days in Chicago. Ditto for Nico Hoerner and the Cubs in a 12-4 rout of the New York Mets.
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Business
La Porte holds public hearing on data center land annexation
La Porte Common Counicl hosted a public hearing Monday night about an annexation to add...
Immigration
ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.
ICE applicants with questionable histories were either not fully vetted before they were brought on...
Education
Victim speaks against former debate coach sentenced to prison
Former debate coach and English teacher Dakota McCoy was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to...
Crime and Public Safety
St. Charles man charged with reckless homicide in Geneva crash that killed couple in their 80s
Prosecutors are alleging that the St. Charles man's car reached a speed of 119 mph...
Environment
Chesterton’s snowy white owl, which captivated many, dies from an apparent electrocution
A snowy white owl, whose presence in Chesterton drew flocks of admiring spectators, has died...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Family-run Italian Express, a pioneer of halal American fast-food in Chicagoland, celebrates 40 years
The halal iteration of Italian Express is widely considered the first fast-food restaurant to use...
Investigations
As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor’s AI boom
Postponing the closure of the Schahfer coal plant also means continued exposure to toxic emissions...
History
Today in History: Deadly earthquake strikes San Francisco
On April 18, 1906, the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history struck San Francisco, followed by...
Local News
U.S. Steel to reopen tin mill at Gary Works
Tin production will return to Northwest Indiana, and with it 225 jobs, as U.S. Steel...
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Safe, secure and fun playpens your child will love
Playpens can keep toys from being scattered by containing everything to a designated play area....