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• Chicago-area homeowners face lengthy waits, uncertainty as storm-related insurance claims pile up (abc7chicago.com) — Homeowners across northwest Indiana and the Chicago area, including Gary, are facing long waits and confusion as storm-related insurance claims pile up after a summer of severe weather. While recovery continues in Lake Station and Gary, experts urge residents to understand their coverage, seek multiple repair estimates, and consider public adjusters as they navigate slow responses from insurers.
• Here's what hapens when reporters dig deep (jsonline.com) — Thousands of Gary residents are still without power weeks after massive storms, highlighted in an IndyStar deep-dive praised for its watchdog reporting. The piece appears in a USA TODAY Network newsletter showcasing impactful investigations nationwide, from police misuse of license plate readers to major sports and celebrity stories.
• Environmental groups file petition against Cleveland-Cliffs air permit (chicagotribune.com) — Northwest Indiana environmental groups, including Gary Advocates for Responsible Development, are asking the U.S. EPA to object to an air permit for Cleveland-Cliffs' Burns Harbor steel mill, arguing it lacks key monitoring and safety requirements. They say the plant already contributes heavily to regional deaths and health costs, while state regulators insist the permit meets federal standards.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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