A bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border passed out of the Indiana House Thursday with the Speaker of the House suggesting that other Midwestern states join Indiana. Indiana House Bill 1008, authored by Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, would establish an Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission to research the possibility of adjusting the boundaries between … [Read more...] about Illinois secession bill passes Indiana House
Gary repayment bill for East Chicago, Michigan City passes House without discussion
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