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5 days ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
Former Notre Dame basketball player Devereaux Peters' affordable housing project in South Bend, Indiana, "The Monreaux," has been revised due to increased construction costs. The South Bend Common Council approved an increase in the city's financial support to $3.3 million and Peters' commitment to $17.7 million. The project, located at the former "Fat Daddy's" site, will now have 57 units, slightly down from the original 60, and a smaller footprint.
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5 days ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
South Bend wants to acquire land owned by Portage Township for a riverfront development project. Portage Township purchased the land for its offices and is resisting the city's eminent domain claim. Settlement talks have stalled over the price of the land and relocation expenses. The city argues the township's purchase obstructs community development plans. The township maintains it acted transparently and prioritizes community needs.
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5 days ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
MISHAWAKA — The intersection of South Main and Eighth streets closed at 7 a.m. Monday, June 23, for intersection improvements, city officials said on its official Facebook page. The city recently took down the trafic signals there, saying that the intersection will be improved. Plan your detours: 10 significant road projects in the South Bend area this summerThe city will be putting up detour signs to direct motorists around the closure area.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
SOUTH BEND — Dangerous heat index levels will be in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday as South Bend area residents are asked to find relief by getting into cool areas during the heat wave. Saturday's heat index levels will likely surpass 101 degrees, as air temperatures reach 93, according to the National Weather Service-South Bend. Sunday's highs will reach 95, with sunny skies and winds gusting as high as 25 mph.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
South Bend's Friendship Park was renamed Bernice Freeman Neighborhood Friendship Park to honor the late community leader Bernice Blake Freeman. She was recognized with numerous awards, including the MLK Drum Major for Justice Award, the City of South Bend’s Black History Month Award, and the Key to the City. The park's dedication coincided with what would have been Freeman's 83rd birthday.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
Greg SwierczAndre Ball stands by the sign for his mother, Bernice Freeman, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the ceremony to unveil the sign for Bernice Freeman Neighborhood Friendship Park in memory of the late community worker and activist. GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEPeople stand by playground equipment Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the ceremony to unveil the sign for Bernice Freeman Neighborhood Friendship Park in memory of the late community worker and activist.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
South Bend's Community Review Board faces challenges related to training, transparency and understanding police procedures. Disagreements exist regarding the board's training and access to information like body camera footage. The board aims to operate transparently and follow public access rules while addressing citizen concerns about law enforcement.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
MISHAWAKA — Indiana State Rep. Maureen Bauer, D-6th, will be the guest speaker Thursday, June 19, at the monthly neighborhood meeting of council member Dale “Woody” Emmons, D-1st. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at St. Bavo Parish, at Seventh and West streets. Bauer, who represents South Bend's District 6, will discus the recent Indiana General Assembly and the legislation that will affect the area. The meeting is open to the public. Email Tribune staff writer Greg Swiercz at [email protected].
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
As the summer heats up in the South Bend area, splash pads offer residents a free and cool way to cool down. Here are the places in the area where families can go to experience the splash pad experience, complete with sprays, waterfalls and buckets of water. Note: Mechanical problems can take splash pads off line. South BendCoquillard Park, 1235 Chalfant St., South Bend. Closes at 10 p.m.Fremont Park, 1800 Fremont St., South Bend. Closes at 10 p.m.Howard Park, 219 S. Saint Louis Blvd., South Bend.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
The sixth and final phase of construction at the Ireland Road and Ironwood Drive intersection begins Tuesday, June 17, and the work is expected to be done in early July. During this phase, work will focus on finishing the center lanes of Ireland Road, which includes the intersection. Once done, the final asphalt layer will be paved over the entire intersection, according to a news release from South Bend's Department of Public Works.
