Meet the Candidates: Robert Emery, South Bend Common Council District 5
My name is Robert Emery. I am running for South Bend Common Council for the 5th District seat currently held by Republican David Varner. I have spent most of my…more»
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Hillary Clinton Calls for End to ‘Era of Mass Incarceration’
With tensions still simmering on the streets of Baltimore and a national movement against a discriminatory U.S. justice system continuing to build, presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton made a strong statement…more»
Meet the Candidates: Lori Hamann, South Bend Common Council At-Large
Friends and neighbors, South Bend is at a critical crossroads. That is why your participation in the May 5th primary is so important. Simply put, we cannot pull out the…more»
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Gay Marriage Case
Following the conclusion of oral arguments in Tuesday’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court hearing, advocates displayed cautious optimism that after years of legal wrangling, the U.S. legal system may finally support…more»
Meet the Candidates: Randy Kelly, South Bend Common Council District 3
I am running for office because I see a need for representation that: focuses on 3rd district concerns supports the city administration in a more responsible way brings respectful debate…more»
Meet the Candidates: Tim Scott, South Bend Common Council District 1
My name is Tim Scott and I am seeking your vote for a second term. While unopposed in the Democratic primary, I feel it is important for voters know my…more»
Illinois Moves Toward Marijuana Decriminalization
Illinois may soon become the latest state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. A bill that passed the Illinois House of Representatives in a 62-53 vote last week…more»
The Brick Hosting South Bend Beer Festival on Saturday
Craft beer drinkers, take note. The Brick will hold the first Hometown Hops Beer Fest in South Bend this Saturday from 2 pm until 5 pm. A total of eight…more»
LaSalle Hotel Redevelopment Set for Friday Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking for a new South Bend housing development is set to take place Friday. While the apartments will be new to downtown, the LaSalle Hotel building (pictured above behind…more»
Report: Comcast, Time Warner Cable Merger Dead
A deal that would have given cable giant Comcast domination over nearly two-thirds of the American broadband market has fallen through. Comcast’s proposed $45 billion merger with Time Warner Cable…more»