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South Shore Line passengers should expect delays as a result of aMetra/NICTD joint construction project in Chicago beginning on July 13 and ending on July 21.Riders should prepare for delays and allow for extra travel time. For the latest details...

As Northwest Indiana’s local grocer for almost 90 years, Strack & Van Til not only strives to provide the best level of service and product; it also strives to provide the best level of employment.  Through long-standing relationships with...

Historic walking pilgrimage travels through Northwest Indiana On July 1 the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a historic walking journey with Jesus in the Eucharist, arrived in Northwest Indiana for a dynamic and diverse five-day excursion through the...

Local elections. They’re of intense focus to a few but virtually no interest to many. Then there’s a big group in between with serious potential to care, at least in my optimistically oriented mind. Why, Why, Why? “Why is it that local election...

City Hall will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments will be closed as well, meaning bus servicewill not run on Thursday, nor will trash and compost pick-up. Trash and compost...

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart,” is a saying attributed to the Chinese philosopher, Confucius. Rising junior Emma Keene is the living embodiment of that saying. As a nursing student at Indiana University Northwest, she never imagined...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that current Superintendent of the School City of Hammond, Scott Miller, will become his next Chief of Staff. “Scott is a perfect fit for my administration, and I’m excited to have him as part of our...

PHOTO CAPTION: City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody (second from right) and U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan (second from left) discuss details of the upcoming sewer separation project with members of the City’s leadership team on Monday, July 1, 2024...

The Valparaiso Police Department will see three promoted and two others laterally transferred from within their ranks on July 1, 2024The movement will include the promotion of Joe Cowser to Lieutenant, as well as the promotions of John Cordova and...

The Calumet region is vibrant and tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures and industrial history. Binding this wealth of stories together are the experiences of past residents and their contributions to shaping America. Chicago’s Field...