A Merrillville man is accused of allegedly molesting a young boy over a three-year period. Randell G. Wheeler, 64, is charged with child molesting where the defendant is at least 21, a Level 1 felony; and two counts of child molesting — fondling or touching a child under 14, a Level 4 felony. Merrillville Police were contacted by police in Worth, Illinois about a credible … [Read more...] about Merrillville man charged with child molestation
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Lake County Public Library uses TikTok to bring in more patrons
For most TikTok users, creating and posting videos is a fun pastime. But, for three Lake County Public Library staffers, it’s a job responsibility they never expected. LCPL staff created a library TikTok account near the end of 2022, and almost two years later, the page has nearly 4,000 followers and has gotten almost 169,000 likes. The social media account was created to help … [Read more...] about Lake County Public Library uses TikTok to bring in more patrons
‘One of a kind’ Niles fire chief retiring after 38 years with department
After nearly 40 years with the Niles Fire Department, Chief Marty Feld is set to retire from the department at the end of the month – bringing to a close a career that saw him rise the ranks and effect “positive change.” “Marty Feld has been a one-of-a-kind asset to the Niles Fire Department and the entire Village of Niles,” said mayor George Alpogianis stated in a village news … [Read more...] about ‘One of a kind’ Niles fire chief retiring after 38 years with department
Skokie to plant 1,000 trees, but federal funds may be in jeopardy
Rain and wind did not deter the village of Skokie’s inaugural tree planting of a co-federally funded trees program on Monday morning outside of a mosque. The federal dollars in question, however, do leave questions for Skokie officials about whether the incoming U.S. president could freeze those funds. Village officials and leaders from the Masjid Madinatul Uloom mosque, the … [Read more...] about Skokie to plant 1,000 trees, but federal funds may be in jeopardy
Asking Eric: I’m their father, not their babysitter
Dear Eric: My husband, “Tom,” and I got on well with his brother, “Dick,” until last year, when Dick became executor of their parents’ estate. Instead of liquidating it and splitting it with Tom, which is what he is required to do, he secretly paid himself more than $100,000 for the first year – more than double the authorized amount. Plus, he hasn’t even tried to sell the … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: I’m their father, not their babysitter