Federal loan program, Recover NWI, makes pandemic recovery funding accessible to businesses | NIRPC highlights regional recovery program during US Economic Development Administration’s “Revolving Loan Fund Week”

Indiana’s infant mortality rate improved among white and Hispanic infants in 2020 but increased among Black infants, leading to a slight overall increase in the state’s infant mortality rate for the year, the Indiana Department of Health announced.

The Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis this past Friday, November 12, 2021.  The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments that often go without the proper recognition.  Officers were recognized for their dedication, service, bravery, devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana.  Four troopers from the Lowell Post were honored for their efforts in serving the citizens of Indiana.

(Hymera) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Sullivan County. 

*** Recommended *** Here’s my dilemma, I saw a play that totally creeped me out – and yet, it was incredibly well-acted.  Who knew that Tracy Letts’ 1996 tragi-comedy; "Bug," which literally made my skin crawl, is a cult classic.  Although it played a couple of Chicago’s small stages back in the day, I’d never seen it.  Unfortunately, I could see the tragic end coming almost from the beginning.  If you want to scare yourself silly, then this is the play for you.    3 Spotlights  

**** Recommended **** A new opera at Chicago’s storied and beloved Lyric Opera is always a welcome event, especially this season, which marks a joyous return for Midwest opera-lovers after a closed house last year due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The Lyric premiere of a new production of “Florencia en el Amazones,” a 1996 opera by famed late Mexican composer Daniel Catan, is cause for celebration. It debuted at Civic Opera House Saturday night, Nov. 13.  4 Spotlights

CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be performed two weekends in December | Each weekend will feature a different cast of up-and-coming Chicago talent.

CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be performed two weekends in December | Each weekend will feature a different cast of up-and-coming Chicago talent.

The Hillsdale College Chargers and Truman State University Bulldogs have been selected to participate in the second annual America’s Crossroads Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 4, in Hobart, Indiana.

One Night Only! The Den Theatre Presents Comedian GARETH REYNOLDS Sunday, December 5, 2021 on the Heath Mainstage