Community News
National Weather Service Confirms at Least 5 Tornadoes in Monday Storms
The National Weather Service Chicago office has now confirmed at least five tornadoes in severe storms that occurred Monday July 27, 2026, including an EF1 that impacted Lynwood and Lansing in northeast Illinois before crossing the state line and entering Munster in northwest Indiana. The map shows the tornado touching...
7h ago
Severe Storms Cause Damage Across NW Indiana, NE Illinois
Cleanup is underway after severe weather hit northwest Indiana and the Chicago area. Storms swept through the region Monday July 27, 2026, resulting in damaged homes and downed trees. The National Weather Service Chicago said at their website that "intense severe thunderstorms" yesterday resulted in "sev...
Jul 28, 2026
County Road 100 South Closure in Porter County
Local officials are alerting Lake and Porter County motorists to a road closure. The Porter County Highway Department says County Road 100 South is scheduled to be closed between Lake-Porter County Line Road and County Road 725 West for a safety improvement project July 27, 2026, through October 30, 2026. Additional wo...
Jul 27, 2026
Music News
Megan Moroney Ends Denver Concert Early After Falling Ill
Megan Moroney ended her Denver concert early on Tuesday, July 28, after becoming too ill to continue performing. During the Cloud 9 Tour stop at Ball ...
11h ago
Dolly Parton Mourns the Loss of Brother Coy "Denver" Parton at 82
Coy "Denver" Parton, the older brother of country music icon Dolly Parton, has died at age 82. A family announcement confirmed that Parton died on Jul...
Jul 29, 2026
Shania Twain Teases 30th Anniversary Celebrations for Come On Over
Shania Twain is preparing to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of her career as Come On Over approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027. During a r...
Jul 28, 2026
