St. Paul and Memorial in Valparaiso named Blue Ribbon schoolsTwo local schools, both in Valparaiso, have received the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation, Gov. Mike Braun announced Monday.Chicago Tribune12h agoWhole story →EducationMike Braun
Horton changes plea to guilty in federal kickback caseProsecutors said ex-D65 Supt. Devon Horton's guilty plea to the three felony counts will likely reduce his prison sentence length.Chicago Tribune13h agoWhole story →JusticeEducationfederal corruption case
Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa PikeThe head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike’s stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →HealthJusticetennessee execution failure
Cal College gets federal grant to build catering kitchen, wellness centerCalumet College of St. Joseph has won a $1.44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program, U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced Oct. 1.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →EducationFrank J. Mrvanfederal education grant announcement
Mayor Johnson's 911 mental health response teams see uptickMayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise of rolling out a non-police mental health response team is at the center of a new media blitz by his administration.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeBrandon Johnsoncare program expansion
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss deathFederal prosecutors have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student, prosecutors announced Friday.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →HealthJusticekratom death investigation
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect herNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationKathy Hochulcornell rape case
Trump can’t cancel Congressional approved spendingPresident Donald Trump is not permitted to withhold beyond the end of the fiscal year ending Wednesday more than $800 million in spending approved by Congress, according to a review from the Government Accountability Office.Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfiscal year budget dispute
Indian Prairie D204 school board OKs $476 million budgetDistrict officials say the deficit is due to factors like reduced federal funding and rising costs for transportation and benefits.Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyschool budget approval
