Lake Superior Judge Gina Jones reset a plea hearing Thursday after Stuart Roane yelled he was “sober” when he allegedly crashed into a mother and one-year-old daughter’s vehicle at 117 mph near U.S. 30. Everyone survived. The woman was extracted from the car, later telling police she couldn’t remember what happened. The baby was ejected in her car seat. Roane, 59, of Marion, … [Read more...] about Judge resets plea hearing after defendant yells he was ‘sober’ during 117-mph crash
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Gary man gets 10-year split term for slashing at woman’s throat
A Gary man got a 10-year split term Thursday after admitting he slashed at a woman’s throat with a boxcutter. David J. Moore, 44, pleaded guilty in September to aggravated battery. Judge Gina Jones sentenced him to eight years in prison, one year in Lake County Community Corrections and one year of probation. Deputy Prosecutor Infinity Westberg read a letter from the victim, … [Read more...] about Gary man gets 10-year split term for slashing at woman’s throat
Hefner y Richardson se unen al staff técnico del nuevo manager de los Bravos Weiss en los Bravos
El entrenador de lanzadores Jeremy Hefner y el entrenador de primera base Antoan Richardson fueron añadidos al equipo del nuevo manager Walt Weiss por los Bravos de Atlanta el miércoles. Hefner, de 39 años, fue despedido por los Mets de Nueva York después de seis temporadas tras el fracaso del equipo en alcanzar los playoffs. El cuerpo de lanzadores de los Mets tuvo seis … [Read more...] about Hefner y Richardson se unen al staff técnico del nuevo manager de los Bravos Weiss en los Bravos
Gov. JB Pritzker says an Indiana remap might force Illinois to act as he celebrates Democratic wins Tuesday
Gov. JB Pritzker credited Democratic successes in Tuesday’s elections across the country to candidates’ focus on affordability as well as voters who used their ballots to rebuke Republican President Donald Trump’s second-term leadership. The Democratic governor, a vocal Trump critic who is pursuing a third term next year as well as a potential 2028 White House bid, also … [Read more...] about Gov. JB Pritzker says an Indiana remap might force Illinois to act as he celebrates Democratic wins Tuesday
Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain
Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale. Yum Brands, Pizza Hut’s parent company, said Tuesday it’s conducting a formal review of options for the brand, which has struggled to compete in a crowded pizza market. Yum CEO Chris Turner said Pizza Hut has many strengths, including a global footprint and strong growth in many markets. Pizza Hut has nearly 20,000 stores in more than 100 … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain