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...
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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
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...
11h ago
BTS Opts Out of 2027 Grammy Race Following Recording Academy Changes
BTS will not submit music from its comeback album ARIRANG for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. In a coordinated statement shared Wednesday, al...
11h ago
Ariana Grande Previews Petal Video and Expands Mental Health Support
Ariana Grande is preparing to release the music video for Petal, the title track from her new album, on July 31. A newly released black-and-white teas...
11h ago
