1+ hour, 22+ min ago   (720+ words) For many years there has been a question as to whether or not we are alone in the universe, and lately, more people are asking that question. This is partially due to a recent movie released by Steven Spielberg titled…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (572+ words) Because weakness in her legs limited her mobility, wandering was not a concern. Instead, dehydration and extreme heat increased her risk of falling, requiring additional precautions inside the home. The experience highlights a danger many families may not recognize. People…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago   (824+ words) Donation to Gary Literacy Coalition will expand reading program, provide books and strengthen family literacy A $45,000 investment from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, part of the Hardd Rock Invest initiative, is expected to help dozens of Gary children improve their…...

6+ hour, 42+ min ago   (889+ words) As financial problems, lawsuits and allegations threaten the future of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (NMPRAC) in Humboldt Park has earned accreditation, a distinction recognizing high standards in museum…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (325+ words) A Crusader journalist visited the store at 7240 S. Stony Island Saturday morning and discovered most aisles empty, including the produce, dairy and frozen food departments. A long island freezer in the middle of an aisle stood nearly empty with several unsold…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (736+ words) With just over three months before the midterm elections, the NAACP at its 117th annual convention in Chicago, announced an unprecedented $20 million voter registration campaign ahead of the midterm elections. The announcement kicked off the NAACP’s national convention at McCormick Place…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (475+ words) Individuals who were wrongfully incarcerated will get more money for their suffering, according to a new law signed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton said, “Justice means recognizing the harm caused by wrongful imprisonment and helping people rebuild…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (737+ words) Wingtip Aviation facility expected to create jobs, expand corporate aviation & fuel continued economic growth Gary/Chicago International Airport reached another milestone in its ongoing transformation on Friday, July 17, as officials celebrated the opening of Wingtip Aviation’s new $12 million aircraft hangar,…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (681+ words) Father Michael L. Pfleger has again stepped away from active ministry at St. Sabina Church after the Archdiocese of Chicago opened an investigation into a fifth allegation of sexual abuse dating back more than 30 years. The latest allegation involves a woman…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (585+ words) The Crusader has chronicled this pattern of disputed deaths since the hanging death of Demartravion “Trey” Reed at Delta State University last September. Wells’ case is the latest, and Crump used Wednesday’s news conference to link it to two other…...