The Indiana House passed a bill requiring the city of Gary to pay more than $12 million to East Chicago and Michigan City, which means the bill needs Senate approval before reaching Gov. Mike Braun’s desk. House Bill 1448 – authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville – addresses a state comptroller’s mistake with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the … [Read more...] about Gary repayment bill for East Chicago, Michigan City passes House without discussion
Bobby Hull’s CTE diagnosis leaves lessons for current Chicago Blackhawks — but they don’t always help themselves
Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull lived in a different era than today’s players. The Hall of Fame forward helped the Hawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup during his 15 seasons in Chicago (1957-72) and remains the franchise’s all-time goals leader with 604. But his career came with a cost. Two years after Hull died in 2023, a brain analysis authorized by his widow, Deborah, … [Read more...] about Bobby Hull’s CTE diagnosis leaves lessons for current Chicago Blackhawks — but they don’t always help themselves
Toddler drowns in Bannockburn indoor pool
A toddler drowned Monday in an indoor swimming pool at a Bannockburn home, according to Lake County authorities. He was identified by the coroner’s office as Noah Probst, who was one year and 10 months old and a resident of Peotone. Bannockburn police and firefighters were called to the house in the 1900 block of Half Day at around 2 p.m. Monday for a report of a drowning in an … [Read more...] about Toddler drowns in Bannockburn indoor pool
Ivey wins Gary Fourth District caucus; another to be scheduled soon
The city of Gary has yet another caucus to schedule this year following Wednesday night’s results for the council’s Fourth District seat. Marian Ivey, who was an at-large councilwoman, won against Shanita Starks, a local entrepreneur. Eight precinct committee members were eligible to vote, and the two women were tied after one round of voting. Per Indiana law, Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Ivey wins Gary Fourth District caucus; another to be scheduled soon
Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Waukegan is back on top of the rankings, and Grant returns behind player of the week Braylon Gray. TOP 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Waukegan 21-7 (2) Xavi Granville scores 19 points as the Bulldogs beat first-place Stevenson 67-55 to earn a share of the North Suburban Conference title. 2. Stevenson 20-10 (1) Atticus Richmond … [Read more...] about Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County