WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump could soon move to cancel more than $1 billion in federal grants for General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV and $800 million total in Michigan, according to a Trump administration planning document obtained by The Detroit News. The largest Michigan grant in question is a $500 million award for GM to convert its Lansing Grand River Assembly … [Read more...] about Trump mulls canceling $1B in grants for GM, Stellantis projects
Gary council hosts public hearing for budget ordinances
The Gary Common Council, at its Tuesday meeting, hosted a public hearing for five budget-related ordinances. All ordinances were on final reading, but Parliamentarian Linda Barnes-Caldwell, D-5th, motioned for another reading at the finance committee’s upcoming 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 meeting. Council members unanimously voted to postpone the vote. Members Mary Brown, D-3rd, and … [Read more...] about Gary council hosts public hearing for budget ordinances
Law & order: Stabbing death in East Chicago, charges in beating
Man stabbed to death in East Chicago East Chicago Police said a man was stabbed to death early Tuesday. Officers responded at 2:37 a.m. Oct. 7 to the 3500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. John Champion Jr., 25, was found stabbed in the abdomen inside an apartment. He was taken to St Catherine’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Officers arrested a 22-year-old woman. … [Read more...] about Law & order: Stabbing death in East Chicago, charges in beating
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight gets warm welcome from Florida Panthers fans in his return
SUNRISE, Fla. — Fans of the Florida Panthers cheered the Stanley Cup. Cheered the banner going to the rafters. Cheered the return of the back-to-back NHL champions. And cheered the opposing goaltender. Yes, some Panthers fans still shout “Knight” during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before each game, even though Spencer Knight — the former Florida goalie whose name … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight gets warm welcome from Florida Panthers fans in his return
Man found dead, tied up in apparent burglary in Bridgeport: report
A Bridgeport man came home from work Tuesday to find his roommate dead and tied up in their shared apartment after an apparent burglary, according to a police report obtained by the Tribune. The man flagged Deering (9th) district officers down around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 1000 block of West 31st Street. Police found the roommate, estimated to be in his 30s, in the kitchen, … [Read more...] about Man found dead, tied up in apparent burglary in Bridgeport: report