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Consumers' auto show opens in Chicago

Consumers' auto show opens in Chicago

CHICAGO | The Chicago Auto Show is the consumers' show.

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Brushing up on dental hygiene

Brushing up on dental hygiene

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OFFBEAT: 'Biggest Loser' star daughter from Valpo launching Frozen Yogurt Shop

OFFBEAT: 'Biggest Loser' star daughter from Valpo launching Frozen Yogurt Shop

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

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Toast to Cooper's Hawk and chocolate

There are plans for an impressive new eatery in the region.

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Bid rejected for Willow Creek ditch project

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board this week rejected the only bid it had received on the Willow Creek ditch diversion project.

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Crown Point woman had many talents

Crown Point woman had many talents

When it came to cooking, sewing and photography, Catherine McLaren was a picture perfect wife, mother and grandmother.

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Valpo church prepares for annual Mardi Gras spaghetti dinner

Valpo church prepares for annual Mardi Gras spaghetti dinner

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College Goal Sunday offers free financial aid help

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University will provide free information and assistance Sunday to families in Northwest Indiana who are filing the free application for federal student aid, or FAFSA, during College Goal Sunday.

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It's almost time to be dazzled in Valparaiso

It's February. Can you believe it? January, usually the longest and dreariest month, just flew by.

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Local chorus offers singing valentines to aid rehab center

Local chorus offers singing valentines to aid rehab center

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Decathlon team qualifies for state

Decathlon team qualifies for state

CROWN POINT | The Academic Decathlon team from Crown Point High School won the Gavit Academic Decathlon Regional last month and qualified for the state tournament. Crown Point swept the Honors division with Julietta Wright winning gold, Josh Obszanski winning silver, and Kelsey Hopkins wi…

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Father-daughter duo serves as AmeriCorps tutors

Father-daughter duo serves as AmeriCorps tutors

VALPARAISO | AmeriCorps has had members from all walks of life and a range of ages.

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Welcome to Highland

Welcome to Highland

HIGHLAND | Highland Chamber of Commerce members recently welcomed two new restaurants to the community with ribbon cutting ceremonies. Qdoba Mexican Grill, 10439 Indianapolis Blvd., offering, soup, salad and Mexican favorites, served a Grand Opening Preview Lunch for Highland chamber memb…

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Windiana gets theatrical at Memorial Opera House

Windiana gets theatrical at Memorial Opera House

VALPARAISO | Memorial Opera House presents Windiana concert band "Of Stage and Scream" performance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at 104 Indiana Ave.

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Give a food item, get a discount

GRIFFITH | A Griffith business is offering customers a break if they help stock the shelves of a local food pantry.

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Indiana Society of Chicago owes its start to George Ade

The Indiana Society of Chicago has met in Chicago once a year for 105 years, and is an organization comprised of politicians and business professionals who are either Indiana-based or affiliated with Indiana schools, companies or institutions.

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County says feds not cooperative when it comes to immigration issues

CHICAGO | Cook County government officials, including Sheriff Tom Dart, were critical of federal officials Thursday for what they say is their unwillingness to cooperate with local officials on issues that touch on federal immigration policy.

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Watts' mother wants federal investigation

CALUMET CITY | The mother of a teenage boy shot to death last week by police officers said Thursday she wants federal law enforcement officials to investigate.

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Chesterton hears bike trail plan

Chesterton hears bike trail plan

CHESTERTON | Some two dozen people came Thursday night to Town Hall to hear about the Duneland Kankakee Bike Trail.

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Another high-ranking Latin King leader enters deal with prosecutors

HAMMOND | One week after his predecessor entered into a plea agreement with the government, a high-ranking Latin King leader has followed suit in federal court.

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Glenwood to help tavern make improvements

GLENWOOD | The Village Board on Tuesday accepted the recommendation of Glenwood's Economic Development Committee and approved a redevelopment agreement with The Station Tavern and Grill, 151 N. Glenwood Ave.

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Tri-Creek School Board OKs district calendar for 2012-13

LOWELL | The Tri-Creek School Board on Thursday approved a calendar for next school year and a number of new course offerings at Lowell High School.

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Hobart homeowner reports 42-inch TV taken in burglary

HOBART | A homeowner in the 400 block of North Lake Park Avenue reported a burglary to police Tuesday.

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Jewelry, television taken in burglary at Merrillville home

MERRILLVILLE | Jewelry and a television were taken Wednesday from an apartment in the 3900 block of West 79th Court, police said.

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Chicago man facing drugs, weapons charges gets $1.5M bail

MARKHAM | A Cook County Circuit Court judge set bail Thursday at $1.5 million for a Chicago man facing drug and weapons charges after an investigation by Calumet City police, the Cook County state's attorney's office said.

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E.C. Police Merit Board election undetermined after ballot changes

EAST CHICAGO | Just who will serve on the city's nascent Police Merit Board remained undetermined Thursday after reports that some names were removed from ballots midway through an election of candidates.

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Lake Council must spend millions to get out of jail mess

CROWN POINT | Millions of dollars in budget-busting expenses are rushing at the Lake County Council like prisoners in a jail break.

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With early voting, voters don't have to weather the weather

CHICAGO | It's a relic of the Chicago political machine: the myth of the neighborhood precinct captain shoveling snow outside a voting station, clearing pathways to make sure that voters can embrace their democratic right.

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2 Republicans to run for Lake County offices

CROWN POINT | Two perennial Republican candidates filed Thursday for public office.

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Gary police chase ends with weapons, auto theft charges

GARY | A driver who ignored a stop light led police on a chase through Gary early Thursday morning that ended when he jumped out of a moving, bullet-riddled van.

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The nitty gritty on fitness

The nitty gritty on fitness

CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District offers True Grit Fitness, a class offering aerobic conditioning and body toning along with burning body fat and weight loss.

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Lake Council delays vote on public defenders' insurance

CROWN POINT | Lake County Council members will wait at least a month before a contentious vote on whether to kick more than 50 lawyers off a publicly financed health insurance program.

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Jury begins deliberations in fatal Hammond stabbing case

Jury begins deliberations in fatal Hammond stabbing case

CROWN POINT | Attorneys ended the fourth day of a Hammond man's murder trial battling over whether Benito Lesiak killed his roommate in a jealous rage or in fear for his life.

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Hobart Fire Pension Board meeting rescheduled for Feb. 20

HOBART | The Hobart Fire Pension Board has been rescheduled for 8 a.m. Feb. 20 in the mayor's office at City Hall, 414 Main St.

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Lake County murder trial costs likely to mount

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council is trying to decide whether to find more money for an upcoming capital murder trial.

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Crown Point board OKs Purdue sign on 109th Avenue

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety granted permission for the installation of a sign on 109th Avenue.

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Area native finds a home teaching in Dominican Republic

Area native finds a home teaching in Dominican Republic

A love of children has taken kindergarten teacher Angie Koleno all the way to the Dominican Republic.

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Powerball sales brisk for 11th largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history

Powerball sales brisk for 11th largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history

Wayne Coke isn't a weekly Powerball lottery player, but he made an exception Thursday.

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Gary warns: Vehicles parked in snow zones will be towed

GARY | With the winter storm advisory predicted for the area, the city will have its snowplows out in full force and is reminding residents to observe the snow zone parking guidelines.

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Human resources chief for Hammond schools departs

HAMMOND | The School City of Hammond's longtime chief administrator for human resources has resigned, school officials confirmed Thursday.

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Woman wants to pull guilty plea in workers' comp case

HAMMOND | A woman charged in federal court with making false statements to receive workers' compensation benefits as a postal employee is attempting to withdraw her guilty plea.

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Lake County Council to re-evaluate Gary library board appointee

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council was asked Thursday to shelve its representative on the Gary Public Library board because of her role in the controversial closing of the city's main library.

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Region magistrate not selected as semifinalist for Indiana Supreme Court vacancy

INDIANAPOLIS | Lake County Magistrate Michael Pagano will not be the next justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.

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Children, heroin, cash taken in Gary raid, authorities say

Children, heroin, cash taken in Gary raid, authorities say

GARY | Eight children were removed from a home after police arrested two women on heroin dealing charges, officials said.

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Gary charter school basketball coach charged with sexual misconduct

CROWN POINT | Five female students at a Gary charter school have accused a boys basketball coach, now fired, of sexual misconduct.

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PSC hosts events to celebrate Black History Month

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Prairie State College is hosting several events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All events will take place on the college's main campus, at 202 S. Halsted St.

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Porter Twp. superintendent leaving

Porter Twp. superintendent leaving

VALPARAISO | Porter Township School Corp. Superintendent Nick Brown is resigning at the end of the school year.

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Indiana to get waiver for No child Left Behind

Local superintendents were pleased to hear Thursday that Indiana was one of 10 states receiving a federal waiver from certain requirements within the No Child Left Behind education law.

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Ford seeks better reception to Lincoln redesigns

Ford seeks better reception to Lincoln redesigns

CHICAGO | With fewer nameplates to compete with at Ford Motor Co., company officials hope a revamped Lincoln product line can boost languishing vehicle sales for that brand.

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