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- Munster, Indiana (46321)
  
  Today
  
  Morning fog, then cloudy this afternoon. High 64F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph..
  
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  Clear to partly cloudy. Low near 50F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
  
  Updated: May 22, 2018 @ 6:15 am
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East Chicago seeks to reinvent itself as a greener, more playful place, with upgraded parks, marina, economic development

Lake County News

East Chicago seeks to reinvent itself as a greener, more playful place, with upgraded parks, marina, economic development

Paul Czapkowicz Times Correspondent

EAST CHICAGO — The public's voice has been heard as the city strives to enhance quality of life for its residents.

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Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries published today

Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries published today

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Tuesday's local prep schedule

Tuesday's local prep schedule

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Porter County Crime Times

Porter County Crime Times

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Illinois governor gets hearing on reinstating death penalty

Illinois governor gets hearing on reinstating death penalty

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Local college schedule

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PREP SOFTBALL: Clark's bats explode in fifth inning to get big sectional win over rival Gavit

PREP SOFTBALL: Clark's bats explode in fifth inning to get big sectional win over rival Gavit

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MONDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Valparaiso edges Highland in baseball action

Updated 8 hrs ago

PREP SOFTBALL: Rain postpones Merrillville Sectional with Chesterton leading Hobart 3-0

PREP SOFTBALL: Rain postpones Merrillville Sectional with Chesterton leading Hobart 3-0

Updated 8 hrs ago

Hinchcliffe not expecting to run in Indianapolis 500

Updated 9 hrs ago

Valparaiso School Board incumbent Karl Cender chosen for another term

Valparaiso School Board incumbent Karl Cender chosen for another term

Updated 9 hrs ago

2 arrested on multiple charges

2 arrested on multiple charges

Updated 8 hrs ago

Top Stories

Gary airport's rehabbed runway reopens

Northwest Indiana Business Headlines

Gary airport's rehabbed runway reopens

21st Century grads finish one journey, now ready for another

Graduation

21st Century grads finish one journey, now ready for another

Region prep baseball scoreboard, 5/21

NWI Preps

Region prep baseball scoreboard, 5/21

JOHN DOHERTY: LeBron James' injury offers refresher on how best to diagnose a concussion

John Doherty

JOHN DOHERTY: LeBron James' injury offers refresher on how best to diagnose a concussion

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Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries published today

Local News

Northwest Indiana neighbors: Obituaries published today

Porter County Crime Times

Porter County News

Porter County Crime Times

Valparaiso School Board incumbent Karl Cender chosen for another term

Education

Valparaiso School Board incumbent Karl Cender chosen for another term

2 arrested on multiple charges

Crime and Courts

2 arrested on multiple charges

Sports

Tuesday's local prep schedule

Sports

Tuesday's local prep schedule

PREP SOFTBALL: Clark's bats explode in fifth inning to get big sectional win over rival Gavit

Clark Pioneers Prep Zone

PREP SOFTBALL: Clark's bats explode in fifth inning to get big sectional win over rival Gavit

PREP SOFTBALL: Rain postpones Merrillville Sectional with Chesterton leading Hobart 3-0

NWI Preps Baseball

PREP SOFTBALL: Rain postpones Merrillville Sectional with Chesterton leading Hobart 3-0

WNBA's opening weekend highlighted by finals rematch

National Basketball Association

WNBA's opening weekend highlighted by finals rematch

Entertainment

Netflix says it has signed Barack and Michelle Obama

Entertainment

Netflix says it has signed Barack and Michelle Obama

Hall & Oates, Train don't disappoint during Chicago concert

Music

Hall & Oates, Train don't disappoint during Chicago concert

Restaurant Scene: It's always dumpling time at Dan's Pierogies

Food and Cooking

Restaurant Scene: It's always dumpling time at Dan's Pierogies

Merrillville children's book author draws on her own youthful angst to entertain, reassure kids

Books & Literature

Merrillville children's book author draws on her own youthful angst to entertain, reassure kids

Baseball for a bargain in the Region and beyond

Games

Baseball for a bargain in the Region and beyond

The Times' Best of the Region 2018

Entertainment

The Times' Best of the Region 2018

Gallery: 3 Floyds Dark Lord Day makes its glorious return

Local Photo Galleries

Gallery: 3 Floyds Dark Lord Day makes its glorious return

Opinion

GUEST COMMENTARY: Don’t export the worst of the internet

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: Don’t export the worst of the internet

Thank you for letter written during Holocaust

Letters

Thank you for letter written during Holocaust

Federal criminal investigations are important

Letters

Federal criminal investigations are important

GUEST COMMENTARY: The time has come for credit unions to pay federal corporate taxes

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: The time has come for credit unions to pay federal corporate taxes

EDITORIAL: Embrace sports betting or be left behind

Editorial

EDITORIAL: Embrace sports betting or be left behind

Ex-trustee deserves residents' forgiveness

Letters

Ex-trustee deserves residents' forgiveness

GUEST COMMENTARY: Seattle's head tax is idiotic

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: Seattle's head tax is idiotic

GUEST COMMENTARY: Is it time for a greater role for churches and religious leaders?

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: Is it time for a greater role for churches and religious leaders?

Check out The Times' Best of the Region 2018 winners

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Check out The Times' Best of the Region 2018 winners

See who voters selected in 130 categories as the best in the Region in 2018.

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New Construction Homes from the Area's Top Builders

Crime

Porter County Crime Times

Porter County News

Porter County Crime Times

2 arrested on multiple charges

Crime and Courts

2 arrested on multiple charges

UPDATE: Melee probe intensifies as task force called in to sort through shooting of two cops

Crime and Courts

UPDATE: Melee probe intensifies as task force called in to sort through shooting of two cops

LaPorte investigating reports of police impersonator

Crime and Courts

LaPorte investigating reports of police impersonator

Life & People

Restaurant Scene: It's always dumpling time at Dan's Pierogies

Food and Cooking

Restaurant Scene: It's always dumpling time at Dan's Pierogies

Land O'Frost in Munster lends a hand in creating opportunities for the disabled

Fashion and Style

Land O'Frost in Munster lends a hand in creating opportunities for the disabled

Take a hike: Native plants put on a show in Northwest Indiana

Lifestyles

Take a hike: Native plants put on a show in Northwest Indiana

Head to Ludington, Michigan for a lakeside getaway

Lifestyles - Travel

Head to Ludington, Michigan for a lakeside getaway

Photos

Faces of the Region: 21st Century Charter School graduation

21st Century graduation

21st Century graduation

21st Century graduation

21st Century graduation

Digital Exclusives: Photo Galleries

Faces of the Region: 21st Century Charter School graduation

Gallery: The Times Photos of the Week

Local Photo Galleries

Gallery: The Times Photos of the Week

Faces of the Region: Brendy Art show at Ula Gallery

Faces of the Region

Faces of the Region: Brendy Art show at Ula Gallery

Gallery: May 21, 1918: Conkey Avenue Is Found Dangerous

Digital Exclusives: Photo Galleries

Gallery: May 21, 1918: Conkey Avenue Is Found Dangerous

Gallery: The Times prep sports photos of the week

Prep Sports Photo Galleries

Gallery: The Times prep sports photos of the week

Gallery: Cop on a Rooftop

Digital Exclusives: Photo Galleries

Gallery: Cop on a Rooftop

Faces of the Region: Calumet College of St. Joseph Commencement

Local Photo Galleries

Faces of the Region: Calumet College of St. Joseph Commencement

Nation & World

Mayor of nation's capital announces she has adopted baby

Mayor of nation's capital announces she has adopted baby

Voters choose nominees in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas

Voters choose nominees in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas

Congressional leaders to review information on Russia probe

Congressional leaders to review information on Russia probe

Trump the dealmaker facing challenges ahead of NKorea summit

Trump the dealmaker facing challenges ahead of NKorea summit

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Pressure intensifies on Russia investigation, and 9 more things to know for Tuesday

Pressure intensifies on Russia investigation, and 9 more things to know for Tuesday

Fact check: Trump on Russia probe, border; Pruitt claims

Fact check: Trump on Russia probe, border; Pruitt claims

Trump demands DOJ investigate whether FBI infiltrated campaign, and 9 more things to know for Monday

Trump demands DOJ investigate whether FBI infiltrated campaign, and 9 more things to know for Monday

This week in odd news: Bear steals cupcakes, man gets in domestic dispute with parrot

This week in odd news: Bear steals cupcakes, man gets in domestic dispute with parrot

Used Cars for sale for $10,000 or less

Autos

Used Cars for sale for $10,000 or less

Famous people and the foods they can't stand

Food and Cooking

Famous people and the foods they can't stand

11 autism friendly museums and attractions

Lifestyles

11 autism friendly museums and attractions

Big Homes Just Listed in Northwest Indiana

Home and Garden

Big Homes Just Listed in Northwest Indiana

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