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Illiana Corridor unveils preferred route

HOBART | The Illiana Corridor Planning Group has narrowed its list of possible routes for the two-state expressway to four, which the group unveiled Wednesday at Avalon Manor.

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Crown Point High School to allow students to bring their own wireless devices in 2013

CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School is creating a wireless environment that will allow students to bring their own technology such as iPads, tablets, net books or laptops, beginning in the fall of 2013.

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NWI casino revenues start year slow

A fledgling increase in casino revenues in December did not hold up in January, as Northwest Indiana boats saw an overall revenue decline of 3.8 percent in the first month of this year as compared to last.

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Wolves, Pirates on a collision course at Portage girls basketball sectional

PORTAGE | Two favorites earned first-round victories Wednesday in the Portage Sectional. One had to work a little bit, the other barely broke a sweat.

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Fast and fun fix-up for kids' rooms

During these waning weeks of winter, it's the perfect time to add a major dose of personality to your child's bedroom — and do it on a budget. Here's how to dress up a dresser, create a headboard, customize bed linens, and jazz up those tired old walls.

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Lake-effect snow watch issued for Friday, Saturday

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Becker to replace Flores as East Chicago police chief

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Roundabout eyed for 93rd Avenue, Chase Street intersection

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Carry-over bills, health care costs put Portage in financial bind

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CHICAGO (AP) — Voters can begin absentee voting this week for Illinois' primary election.

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Notre Dame knocks off West Virginia 55-51

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. | The home crowd came to cheer on Kevin Jones Wednesday night, but it was Notre Dame's center who stole the show in a 55-51 Fighting Irish victory over West Virginia.

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EDITORIAL: Invest in treatment, not just incarceration

Porter County's investment in a halfway house already has more than paid for itself. It is a wise investment, not just because of the dollars, but because it is a lifesaver.

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HR group to host employment lawyer Feb. 15

SCHERERVILLE | Neil Dishman, of Chicago-based Jackson Lewis LLP, will present "The Ten Myths of Employment Law Debunked" on Wednesday at Andorra Banquets, 1112 U.S. 41.

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Mom Moments: Sharing my 'bad mom' experiences with a side of bacon

Some days you feel like you're doing an okay job. There may even be days where you feel elated and things are going great and you feel confident that you're doing a wonderful job as parent. Then there are the days where something happens to slap you in the face and make you feel awful. Sometimes they are little things, that in the grand scheme of things don't seem all that major, but they kick you in the gut nonetheless.

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: Herbal Healer: What is rhatany?; Its alluring red bloom gracing the mile high atmosphere of South America's mountains, rhatany is valued for the bark covering its roots. The chemicals residing within have been used in dentistry, herbal medicine and to color port wine.

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: One-pot dishes are stars at the dinner table; Whether you're creating a one-pot dish for your sweetheart for Valentine's Day, whipping up one for a cold-weather party or a comforting Sunday meal, it's always a welcome addition to the table.