Non-smoking areas of northwest Indiana casinos

While the casinos along the South Shore are smoking, they also accommodate non-smokers. Here's what you need to know at each location:   Ameristar Hotel & Casino - Ameristar's hotel has non-smoking floors; guests can request a room on one of those floors when booking. The casino's non-smoking section slot area is in the back on the first deck. The restaurants at Ameristar Casino are also non-smoking…

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Nature Notes: The Magic of the Merlin Falcon at Kankakee Sands

Photo by Chris Davidson.   Lately we've had sightings of merlins at Kankakee Sands. Magical wizards at Kankakee Sands?! That would be incredible! But, well, not exactly. The merlins that are being seen are of the avian sort. "Lady hawk" is another name given to this majestic, light-weight, swift bird because in medieval times, it was the bird of choice for female falconers…

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