Walkers, joggers, and bikers will soon get to enjoy a new route in South Bend. Construction has begun on the Coal Line Trail. The multipurpose trail is being built over the abandoned Notre Dame and Western coal line. “In the two phases, the trail will follow Lincolnway West to Wilbur Street along the abandoned right-of…
The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming Dalila Huerta, an educator and restorative justice consultant living in South Bend, for its monthly Lunch with the League. The free event takes place virtually on August 13, 2021 at noon. This virtual talk invites us to explore the foundational tenets of restorative justice and…
IU students looking forward to going back to college this fall will need to bring their masks. Indiana University announced today that it is reinstating an indoor mask mandate at all of its campuses. According to the university, 85% of the student population is vaccinated, which creates a great safety net to defend against current…
If you plan on taking the South Shore Line this month, you’ll want to know about a few service changes including several cancellations. The commuter rail service between South Bend International Airport and downtown Chicago is undergoing maintenance. Specifically, this affects service between South Bend and Michigan City. “Passengers will be bused between Carroll Ave….
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Porter County Education Services (PCES) on behalf of a teacher’s aide who was fired for speaking to a student outside of class time about matters unrelated to school. “School administrators shouldn’t need to be reminded that teachers have a right to speak to…
In an open letter, dozens of scholars from prestigious universities warned that American democracy is at risk. “We, the undersigned, are scholars of democracy who have watched the recent deterioration of U.S. elections and liberal democracy with growing alarm. Specifically, we have watched with deep concern as Republican-led state legislatures across the country have in…
The teaser trailer for Eternals has finally arrived. The upcoming Marvel blockbuster stars Angelina Jolie. In recent weeks, we have learned more about Eternals, one of the films that part of Marvel Studios’ 2021 lineup. Eternals introduces us to a new group of superheroes who join Marvel’s already illustrious cinematic universe. Since the dawn of…
In May, the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area will welcome Alan Achkar, executive editor of the South Bend Tribune, to discuss the future of local news. The event will take place virtually on May 14, 2021 at noon. Newspapers and other local media outlets have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. The South Bend Tribune,…
Colette has won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the 93rd Academy Awards. The documentary appeared in the video game Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Colette is a documentary from Respawn Entertainment in conjunction with Oculus Studios. Respawn is a studio of Electronic Arts. This achievement is one of the biggest in the industry,…
The Elkhart County Health Department is hosting a walk-in vaccine clinic on the evening of Friday, April 30 from 4:30 PM until 7 PM. This could be an ideal option for day shift workers. The clinic is being held at the Concord Event Center located at 3719 S. Main Street in Elkhart, Indiana. They will…
