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Here is your Tuesday forecast
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Wednesday Night A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Thursday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Debbie Tatum with the Franciscan Health Foundation is back for another installment of “Well Beings” on WIMS
Debbie Tatum with the Franciscan Health Foundation is back for another installment of "Well Beings" on WIMS from 9:10am-9:40am on Wednesday July 8th. This month Debbie welcomes Mikalynn Lopez. You can watch us on FACEBOOK LIVE and listen on AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FM in Valparaiso and we stream at wimsradio.com."Well Beings" is sponsored by Ed Beutner and the Beutner Family.
City Zoom Launches Affordable Airport Shuttle Service to O’Hare from Northwest Indiana
New service offers convenient pickups in Valparaiso, Portage, and Hammond with direct transportation to Chicago O'Hare International Airport VALPARAISO, Ind. - For many travelers, the most stressful part of a trip happens before they ever reach the airport. Traffic, parking fees, rideshare uncertainty, and the long drive to Chicago can quickly take the excitement out of travel. City
Indiana Announces Implementation Details for HIP Work Requirements
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Monday released new information regarding upcoming work requirements for certain members of the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). These requirements, which begin phasing in January 1, 2027, apply to eligible HIP members ages 19–64. The policy reflects Indiana’s ongoing commitment to programs that promote personal responsibility, long-term stability, and stronger health outcomes for
Franciscan Health’s VASIA Director LaVonne Jarrett honored by state courts
DYER, Ind. – Franciscan Health Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) Director LaVonne Jarrett was recently honored by the Indiana Adult Guardianship Office of the Indiana Office of Court Services with the WINGS Star of the Year award. The Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) Star of the Year Award is presented annually to a champion who

