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Dyer, IN native and Ball State University alum Grace Bentkowski. She was killed in July 2024 by a South Shore Line train as she crossed in front of it at the Hegewisch station on Chicago's far southeast side.

South Shore plans upgrades at station where woman was killed

Jeff Parrott

The South Shore Line's operator, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, on Tuesday announced plans for gates, lights and bells at a pedestrian crossing in Chicago where 22-year-old Dyer, IN native Grace Bentkowski was killed by a train in 2024.

Elkhart's Riverwalk. Area planners will begin studying the best route for a new pedestrian path to connect the downtown riverwalks in Mishawaka and Elkhart.

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Federal grant to start work on Mishawaka-Elkhart path

Jeff Parrott

Officials will spend the first year identifying the path's route

Volunteers Tuesday prepare the 1000 block of West Washington Street in South Bend for a street mural designed by local artist Chris Silva. The public is invited to color in the design with paint on Saturday.

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Can you color within the lines? Project combines art and safety

Jeff Parrott

Six volunteers per two-hour shift are needed Saturday for street painting in South Bend

The pedestrian crosswalk at McKinley Highway and Bittersweet Road, looking north across McKinley. Penn-Harris-Madison schools trustee Clare Roach wants the district to consider new safety infrastructure at the crosswalk but the district administration says adequate equipment already is in place.

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PHM trustee wants more safety measures at intersection

Jeff Parrott

The administration says enough safety infrastructure is in place for students crossing on foot at McKinley Highway and Bittersweet Road