Wheeler overwhelms Bowman in Class 2A sectional

WHITING | Wheeler’s third inning offensive output against Bowman was unlike anything anyone in attendance at Oil City Stadium had seen before.

City of Harvey collecting donations for Oklahoma tornado victims

HARVEY | The city of Harvey is sponsoring a donation drive to assist the ravaged town of Moore, Okla., and its many victims, according to a news release.

THURSDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: L.C.'s Miklusak commits to Western Illinois basketball team

Lake Central senior Mike Miklusak has signed to play college basketball at Western Illinois.

Free child ID kits available at Markham courthouse

MARKHAM | Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's office will provide free child identification kits from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Sixth District Cook County Circuit Court, 16501 S. Kedzie Parkway, allowing parents to store critical identifying information about their children that would ass…

Hanover, Andrean advance at KV Sectional

WHEATFIELD | One run can often decide the outcome in sectional play. It was no different Tuesday night as one run separated host Kankakee Valley and Hanover Central in Class 3A semifinal action.

Influentional women of NWI honored

HOBART │Women who are a positive influence in local businesses, industries and communities were recognized with a celebration on Thursday.

Sports Digest: VU wins opener at Horizon League baseball tourney

Karch Kowalczyk picked up his 10th save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth inning, helping defending champion Valparaiso hold on for an 8-7 win over Illinois-Chicago in the opening round of the Horizon League Tournament.

Tri Kappa's Taste of Valpo feeds charitable needs

VALPARAISO | Tri Kappa welcomed more than a thousand guests Thursday night into a taste bud extravaganza to raise funds for college scholarships. Forty-one area restaurants put their best quiche and panini forward for Taste of Valparaiso in the Porter County Expo Center.

Bearcats claw their way to victory

When Wheeler's Nickole Finch gave up a home run to Lake Station's Caitlin Acker in the fourth inning, she remained calm.

Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO

Procter & Gamble Co. is bringing back its former CEO, as the world's largest consumer-products maker tries to spur global growth.

Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans

This May 21, 2013 photo released by NBC shows married singers Miranda Lambert, left, and Blake Shelton performing an acoustic version of the hit "Over You" during a broadcast of the singing competition series, "The Voice," in Los Angeles. Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Ok…

Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans

Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state.

Developer lashes out at Winfield Plan Commission over regulations

WINFIELD | William Bobey, developer of the Wynbrook subdivision, stormed out of the Plan Commission meeting Thursday after commissioners told him his application for phase two of the subdivision was incomplete.

NBA money tree inviting top college players who come out early

MERRILLVILLE | Money is today's most popular drug in professional sports, a lure for superstars more concerned with dollar signs than playing on a contending team.

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Pallbearers carry the coffin of late author Chinua Achebe at his funeral service, held at St. Philip's Anglican Church in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria’s corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticizing tho…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Traditional Igbo chiefs attend the funeral of late author Chinua Achebe in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Writer Chinua Achebe is being remembered in Nigeria as a fearless writer who bowed to no political pressure, as mourners gather in his hometown for a funeral Thursday. Among att…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

From left, Deputy speaker of the house of representative Emeka Ihedioha, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, centre, and Ghanaian President John Mahama, right, attend the funeral of author Chinua Achebe at his funeral service, held at St. Philip's Anglican Church in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursda…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

A hearse carrying the coffin of late author Chinua Achebe at his funeral service, held at St. Philip's Anglican Church in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria’s corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticizing tho…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Christie Achebe, the wife of late author Chinua Achebe, at his funeral service, held at St. Philip's Anglican Church in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria’s corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticizing those…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Pallbearers carry the coffin of late author Chinua Achebe at his funeral service, held at St. Philip's Anglican Church in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria’s corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticizing tho…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

A traditional Igbo chief attends the funeral of late author Chinua Achebe in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Writer Chinua Achebe is being remembered in Nigeria as a fearless writer who bowed to no political pressure, as mourners gather in his hometown for a funeral Thursday. Among a…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Pallbearers carry the coffin of late author Chinua Achebe at his funeral service, held at St. Philip's Anglican Church in Ogidi, Nigeria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria’s corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticizing tho…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Family members and friends of writer Chinua Achebe pray around his coffin during his funeral service in Ogidi, Nigeria, on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The family of famed writer Chinua Achebe buried the writer Thursday in his hometown of Ogidi. Achebe is widely known for his 1958 classic novel "…

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Men hold programs bearing the image of Chinua Achebe during a funeral service in Ogidi, Nigeria, on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The family of famed writer Chinua Achebe buried the writer Thursday in his hometown of Ogidi. Achebe is widely known for his 1958 classic novel "Things Fall Apart," as …

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Pallbearers bring the casket of Chinua Achebe into a funeral service in Ogidi, Nigeria, on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The family of famed writer Chinua Achebe buried the writer Thursday in his hometown of Ogidi. Achebe is widely known for his 1958 classic novel "Things Fall Apart," as well as o…