Representative Jackie Walorski joined all House Republicans and two Democrats in voting against the latest round of pandemic-related economic stimulus. The bill passed the House of Representatives in a 219-212 vote. The House bill provides $1.9 trillion in aid to help struggling American families, frontline workers, state and local governments, small businesses, and the nation’s…
The city has announced a program that will help certain homeowners replace an old or broken furnace. According to the city: The City of South Bend’s Green Corps initiative has received a grant to help seniors improve their quality of life and efficiency of their home. The grant will help qualified seniors with the replacement…
Ironwood Drive is closed from Rockne to Dorwood starting on Monday, March 1. The street closure is necessary to repair a water service line, the city says. According to the city: Northbound traffic will detour east on Corby Boulevard, north on Hickory Road, then west on Edison Road before rejoining Ironwood Drive. Southbound traffic will…
Offices for the city of South Bend and St. Joseph County within the County-City Building and County Services Building are re-open. The offices had been closed with limited access to the public due to the pandemic. The St. Joseph County Health Department recently issued the recommendation to allow access once again. However, due to ongoing…
South Bend is launching an assistance program for low-income utility customers to reduce the cost of water and sewage bills. According to the city, the low-income Customer Assistance Program “provides a credit for sewer service on the monthly bill of qualifying residential utility customers.” South Bend is partnering with REAL Services utilizing the same criteria…
South Bend and all of Northern Indiana is under a Winter Storm Warning Monday into Tuesday morning. Snow may exceed one inch per hour at times. According to the National Weather Service, snow will persist late in the afternoon into the overnight hours. Most areas will experience between 6 to 12 inches of snow with…
With temperatures plummeting and wind chills below zero in the forecast, the city of South Bend is opening warming centers and its Weather Amnesty location. Residents who need overnight accommodations can seek shelter at Weather Amnesty at 506 South Main Street in downtown South Bend from 8 PM to 8 AM. Weather Amnesty will temporarily…
South Bend has announced that its “Alive” grant program will fund 50 local organizations for violence prevention programs and youth engagement activities, totaling $343,000. The Office of Community Initiatives is overseeing the grant. It focuses on funding initiatives that mentor young people, help connect them with training and opportunities for employment, and community outreach. An…
South Bend has released a draft for its Rebuilding Our Streets Plan. It calls for a $25 million investment in the city’s streets over a three-year period from 2021 to 2023. Work on the city’s streets will be based on data that looks at current and projected street conditions, which should help to determine the…
Even if you don’t agree with former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg’s politics or policies, his confirmation as President Biden’s Secretary of Transportation is a moment of pride for South Bend. Buttigieg made history as South Bend’s first openly gay mayor. Thanks to President Biden’s appointment of Buttigieg to serve as Secretary of Transportation and…
