Local News
Weekend News Roundup for October 11
-Each week the WTIP news department puts together a roundup of the weeks top news stories.
WTIP begins 2014 election coverage
-WTIP’s 2014 election coverage began October 7th with pre-recorded interviews featuring candidates running unopposed.
LSProject: Changing Lake Levels and the Economy
-You might have noticed that water levels on the big lake have been way up this year. But is this just part of the lake’s normal trend or is it an anomaly?
Cook County Historical Society hosts Annual Meeting and Dinner: October 15
-The Cook County Historical Society invites all to attend their 90th Annual Meeting and Dinner on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. WTIP volunteer Tracy Benson talked with Carrie McHug
Cook County Schools to switch to nine-man football
-ISD166 urges changing a holiday name, considers an adjusted levy and will convert to nine-man football next season. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Superintendent Beth Schwarz
Violence Prevention Center holds Candlelight Vigil of hope and remembrance: October 9
-October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and there will be a candlelight vigil this Thursday, October 9.
Bee researcher documents native species
-There are at least 35 species of native bees living in Cook County and most of them winter either under ground or in cavities. WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with DNR bee researcher Crystal Boyd.