Community News
Repairs, Cleanup Continue after Storm Damage at Humane Indiana Wildlife
In northwest Indiana, storm recovery efforts continue at Humane Indiana Wildlife following Monday's (July 27 2026) severe weather. The nonprofit rescue says two outdoor enclosures at its Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Porter County were destroyed and several others were damaged. Numerous trees also fell. They said ...
8h ago
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...
Jul 30, 2026
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
Music News
Myles Smith Cancels Vancouver Concert Over Family Health Emergency
Myles Smith has canceled his August 4 concert in Vancouver because of a major health issue affecting his family. In a statement announcing the decisio...
13h ago
Magnus Ferrell's Asleep Talking Gains Momentum After Podcast Moment
Magnus Ferrell's song Asleep Talking is finding a larger audience after an unexpected boost from his father, actor and comedian Will Ferrell. During a...
13h ago
Sam Smith Confirms Engagement to Fashion Designer Christian Cowan
Sam Smith has confirmed their engagement to fashion designer Christian Cowan after roughly three years together. The singer shared the news during a r...
Jul 30, 2026
