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Celebrities born on June 23rd

June 24, 2026

June 23rd brings a mix of well-known faces from music, film, and television. Among the stars celebrating birthdays today are Selma Blair turning 54 and Jason Mraz at 49. These two have made their mark in very different ways: Blair in acting and Mraz in music. Blair recently joined MrBeast’s show as

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

sports

Pierce's Long Wait to Prove His Worth with the Colts

June 22, 2026

The Colts just handed Michael Pittman’s job to Pierce with a massive $116 million contract, but his ankle surgery could bench him for months. Doctors cleared him for surgery after months of nagging pain, expecting a three to six-month recovery—just in time for training camp. If he misses most of cam

sports

Eagles Must Skip the Risky Texas Tech QB

June 21, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a dilemma: should they pursue Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech quarterback who has stirred controversy? The player’s history of gambling and NCAA bans makes him a questionable choice. Even if the team could secure him in the supplemental draft, the cost might

sports

Kate Douglass Swims Into History with New 50m Freestyle Record

June 21, 2026

At a U. S. swimming event in Indianapolis, 24-year-old Kate Douglass made waves by breaking the women's 50m freestyle world record. She finished the race in 23. 59 seconds, shaving off 0. 02 seconds from the previous best held by Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom since 2023. Douglass, already an Olympic gold

weather

Storm Stops Flights at Chicago Airport

June 19, 2026

A strong storm moved over the Midwest on June 17, pushing the FAA to halt all planes heading into Chicago O’Hare for safety. The pause lasted until 2:00 PM, then was replaced by a delay program that pushed later flights back by about 146 minutes on average. O’Hare is one of the busiest airports i

weather

Storm Path Shift Leaves Chicago Lighter but Still on Edge

June 18, 2026

Morning rain pushed the hot front farther south, pulling the strongest tornado risk away from Chicago. The National Weather Service now rates most of the city as only a slight danger, down from the earlier moderate level. Still, parts of Illinois and Indiana farther south keep a higher threat for

weather

Weather warnings force airlines to ease flight change rules

June 18, 2026

A storm moving up from the Gulf of Mexico is about to hit Louisiana hard. Forecasters say it could dump a foot of rain in some spots and push winds strong enough to knock down trees. Meanwhile up north, thunderstorms packing baseball-sized hail and 80 mph gusts are expected to slice through Illinois

education

Teachers on Temporary Permits: A Growing Challenge in South Bend

June 17, 2026

South Bend schools are turning to teachers with emergency permits to fill gaps caused by a nationwide shortage, a move that raises concerns about student learning and equity. Emergency permits allow educators who hold at least a bachelor’s degree to teach for one school year without full certificati

weather

Big Storms Headed for Midwest Farms

June 17, 2026

The Midwest is set to face two powerful windstorms called derechos in the coming week, one on Wednesday and another early next week. These storms will bring strong straight‑line winds, heavy rain, and even tornadoes from Iowa to Indiana. Derechos usually start as a single thunderstorm that grows whe