An assortment of fall fun and Halloween events are happening at DNR properties throughout October.

Chicago Fire FC II and MLS NEXT Pro today announced that midfielder David Poreba won the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot Award with 18 goals. Poreba, who is the captain of Chicago’s MLS NEXT Pro squad, led his team to the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro playoffs earlier on Sunday afternoon with an assist in a 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Union II.

Chicago Fire FC II (11-8-9-5, 47 points) defeated Philadelphia Union II (15-9-4-3, 52 points) 2-1 Sunday afternoon at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Peter Soudan and Omari Glasgow tallied a goal each for Chicago, officially clinching a spot in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs as a result.

THE CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CHIARTS) BEGINS THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR WITH ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE EVENTS, PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATIONS, POST-SECONDARY RESOURCES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND MORE
|| Upcoming Open House events provide “Backstage Pass” immersive on-campus experiences; prospective student applications close on November 15, 2024, at 5 PM.

Porter County residents will soon have a new hub for the arts if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $45,000 by Nov. 22, 2024.

This morning at approximately 4:30 a.m., Trooper Patrick responded to a single vehicle crash on I-65 northbound lanes at the 245 mile-marker.

Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Hoosiers to help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) put an end to poaching by reporting potential violations to Turn In a Poacher, Inc. (TIP).

**** Highly Recommended  "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is phenomenal!  Really, I’m not exaggerating.  Harry Potter is wizardly and action-packed. The special effects are awesome, in fact, mindboggling. It’s a true continuation to J.K. Rowlings’ original series, AND it’s not a musical. It’s a tad long at nearly three hours, but you’ll never notice while you’re watching!  I loved this show!  4 BIG Spotlights

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife for a family-friendly day of wide-eyed, owl-themed fun!

****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED  Excitement was in the air at Lyric Opera of Chicago's opening night performance of Verdi's "Rigoletto." Two of the three principals are making their highly-anticipated company debuts and fresh new talent abounds everywhere in this production. As a matter of fact, eight of the twelve cast members are appearing on Lyric's stage for the very first time. Combine that with the insightful and sensitive direction of Mary Birnbaum (also a Lyric debut) as well as the impeccable leadership in the orchestra pit of Music Director Enrique Mazzola, and you have one of the most solid and wholly satisfying productions that Lyric Opera has presented in many, many years. What a glorious way for Lyric to launch their 70th anniversary season.  4 BIG SPOTLIGHTS