Community News

Gary-Chicago International Allocates $9.8 Million Grant for Air Cargo Expansion
In Gary, Gary/Chicago International Airport says it is accelerating its Phase 1 development of cargo services expansion by allocating a $9.8 million grant from the state of Indiana to the project. The airport says the timing of this grant allows them to fully construct its full allocation of eight wide-bodied aircraft ...
Aug 22, 2025

I-65 Bridge Work Nearing Completion Between Ridge Road and I-94
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says Interstate 65 bridge work between Ridge Road and Interstate 80/94 is nearing completion. Bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance projects were conducted in three locations on I-65: over 35th Avenue, over the ramp from I-65 to westbound I-80/94, ...
Aug 21, 2025

La Porte Schools Celebrate Indiana Teacher of the Year Finalist
In La Porte, La Porte Community School Corporation says one of their teachers has been selected as one of seven finalists for the prestigious 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year award, as announced by the Indiana Department of Education on August 15, 2025. Martin Briggs has been an educator in the La Porte Community Schoo...
Aug 20, 2025
Music News
Mastodon's Bill Kelliher And Brann Dailor Take Part In Memorial Walk For Late Bandmate Brent Hinds In Atlanta
A memorial walk honoring late Mastodon singer-guitarist Brent Hinds was held in Atlanta on Sunday (August 31), with bandmates Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor joining family, friends, and fans in the walk from Elmyr to the Star Bar. The event turned into...
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Daron Malakian Shocks System Of A Down Tribute Band By Joining Them Onstage In Chicago
During an off-day while System of a Down was in Chicago for a two-night stand at Soldier Field over the holiday weekend, guitarist-singer Daron Malakian surprised a SOAD tribute band called Peephole by unexpectedly joining them onstage to perform "Ciga...
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Adam Jones And Maynard James Keenan Discuss Their Progress On Next Tool Album
During a recent appearance on the Loudwire Nights podcast, Tool's Adam Jones and Maynard James Keenan shared insight into the progress the band is making on their next album, which will follow-up 2019's Fear Inoculum. Jones, drummer Danny Carey, and ba...
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