Bar Smoking Ban Defeated in South Bend
The South Bend Common Council voted down a smoking ban in bars on Monday night. The vote was held after the proposal was tabled in May. Valerie Schey, one of…more»
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White House Will Not Deport Immigrant Youth if Death Threat Exists
The crisis on the border has renewed debate over immigration policy. Should the government treat as refugees the children fleeing to the United States from their violent Central American homeland…more»
South Bend International Airport Adding Direct Flights to New York City
South Bend International Airport announced this morning the addition of direct flights to metro New York City. The first flight will depart Newark’s Liberty International Airport to South Bend on…more»
The Ultra Right-Wing State Nobody Mentions
Indiana is a right-wing, conservative state. Somehow, however, the state seems to fly under the radar of the national media when they address the right-leaning activities in other states like…more»
Ritz Alleges Board of Education Power Grab as Superintendent’s Role Reduced
The State Board of Education passed several resolutions on Wednesday aimed at undermining the role of the Schools Superintendent. The current Superintendent is Glenda Ritz, a Democrat who defeated incumbent…more»
Number of Uninsured Americans Hits Record Low
Newly released data from Gallup shows that the number of Americans without health insurance is at a record low since the polling firm began tracking the statistic six years ago,…more»
Rediscovering South Bend: Island Park at Century Center and the St. Joseph River Waterfall
There are places in every city that qualify as hidden treasures. South Bend, a modestly-sized Midwestern city just 90 miles from Chicago, has quite a few such distinct locales. They…more»
Governor Mike Pence Tells Indiana Agencies to Ignore Legal Same-Sex Marriages
Indiana Governor Mike Pence has sent a memo to state agencies telling them to not recognize same-sex marriages performed in the state. Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriage was struck down…more»
Op-Ed: Hillary Clinton and the Future Failure of Progressive Hope and Change
Recently, Hillary Clinton allowed as how she’s been “thinking” about running for President in 2016. “Thinking” about it? Even a six year old didn’t buy that. When a politician says…more»
Solar Power Plant Planned for South Bend Area in 2016
Indiana Michigan Power is in the planning stages of a solar plant in South Bend and at four other sites throughout Indiana and Michigan. The utility hopes to start construction…more»