New on Netflix: The movies and TV shows coming in April 2021
|

New on Netflix: The movies and TV shows coming in April 2021

If you’re like us, you’re always looking for the next big movie or show to watch on Netflix. Thankfully with Netflix, you never have to wait very long. New content is constantly coming every single month. In fact, it doesn’t just come in one dump at the start of the month but in tranches throughout…

Sample Street and Sheridan intersection to see road construction starting Monday

Sample Street and Sheridan intersection to see road construction starting Monday

If you travel along Sample Street in South Bend, expect potential delays starting on Monday, April 5. The city has announced that temporary lane restrictions are in effect starting Monday on Sample Street at the intersection of Sheridan Street. Work includes “shifting and reconstructing the existing curb lines along the south corners of the intersection…

Scaling Up South Bend offers training, subsidized space for small businesses

Scaling Up South Bend offers training, subsidized space for small businesses

The city has announced the awardees who will participate in a business training program along with subsidized commercial space. According to the city, the Scaling Up South Bend program provides three months of business training for the recipients through 37 Oaks University. The awardees also receive subsidized commercial space at the multi-tenant business space known as…

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 1 Review
|

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 1 Review

After WandaVision largely delighted critics and fans alike, does Marvel Studios’ second TV show, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, keep up the momentum? Editor’s Note: Minor Episode 1 spoilers follow. Set around six months after Avengers: Endgame, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has the two titular heroes (and the world at large) wrestle…

New on HBO Max: Here are the movies and TV shows coming in April 2021

New on HBO Max: Here are the movies and TV shows coming in April 2021

Looking for something new to stream? HBO Max has a bunch of new movies, TV shows, and documentaries coming in April 2021. April 1 starts strong with The Color Purple and Goodfellas. The HBO drama series The Nevers premieres on April 11. And then on April 16, the latest Mortal Kombat film premieres. If you…

Illinois set to make voting rights expansion permanent
|

Illinois set to make voting rights expansion permanent

The Land of Lincoln is set to permanently expand voting rights in the state. All that’s needed is Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature, which he has promised. Illinois was one of several states that expanded voting rights last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things, Illinois extended early voting hours, allowed curbside voting, and…

South Shore Line operating on a regular schedule for Good Friday and Easter
|

South Shore Line operating on a regular schedule for Good Friday and Easter

If you rely on the South Shore for travel between South Bend and Chicago, you’ll want to know that the regular schedule is in effect for Good Friday and Easter. “The South Shore Line will operate a regular weekday train schedule on Good Friday, April 2, 2021,” the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District says. “All ticket…

Jim Crow 2.0: Georgia outlaws giving water to voters waiting in hours-long lines
|

Jim Crow 2.0: Georgia outlaws giving water to voters waiting in hours-long lines

Voting should be a quick and simple process. In many places, you can show up at a polling place, request a ballot, verify your identity, and fill out the ballot in 15 minutes. But states with a history of racial discrimination are often different. They may erect artificial barriers that are meant to deter –…

Humble Comics Bundle: The Best Year of Boom Studios
|

Humble Comics Bundle: The Best Year of Boom Studios

The Humble Comic Bundle: The Best Year of Boom Studios just launched today. It is live through Thursday, April 15, 2021. Grab Boom Studios’ top 2020 titles like Something Is Killing the Children Vol. 1, Once Future Vol. 1, and Wynd #1. Plus, your purchase helps support the ACLU & Freedom to Read. Pay $1 or more. Normally, the total cost…