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Gary man sought in Orland Park home invasion
GARY | Orland Park police are searching for a Gary man who is the second suspect in a home invasion and shooting.
LOFS Clubhouse closed for near future
WINFIELD TOWNSHIP | The Lakes of the Four Season Clubhouse will be closed for an undetermined amount of time after a man drove a van in revers…
Vehicle crash damages LOFS clubhouse, officials report
WINFIELD TOWNSHIP | The clubhouse at the Lakes of the Four Seasons was damaged Sunday after a man accidentally drove his car in reverse into t…
Police find guns, body armor in Marktown house where suspect died
EAST CHICAGO | Lake County police said Saturday their officers recovered a number of firearms and body armor from a Marktown home where a Winf…
Winfield man overcomes tax appeal turbulence
CROWN POINT | A local pilot's spirits are soaring after Lake County officials expedited his property tax appeal and saved him more than $1,200.
May 01, 2013 11:36 pm PhotosPhotos
Winfield, LOFS residents can drop off trash during cleanup
WINFIELD | The town plans to take on spring cleaning Saturday with the annual Spring Clean-Up.
Food drive to benefit needy NWI children kicks off today
An effort kicks off today to fill the gap for children whose access to free and reduced-cost lunch programs ends with the school year.
Lake County municipal officials turn to lenders for urban amenities
Lake County's streets are paved with loans.
Winfield set to license contractors
WINFIELD | The Winfield Town Council adopted an amended ordinance this week requiring tradesmen to be registered and licensed to do work in the town.
Leroy man dies after vehicle crash
WINFIELD TOWNSHIP | An 86-year-old man died after being involved in a vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at 13100 Montgomery Street, police said.
Lake County school construction built on red ink
CROWN POINT | Lake County's public school districts are carrying $1.8 billion in debt on their books.
Investigators return to Winfield Township home damaged by fire
WINFIELD TWP. | Investigators from the Lake County Mutual Aid Box Alarm System on Thursday combed through the home at 12707 Gibson St. damaged…
Fire damages Winfield Township home
WINFIELD TOWNSHIP | A fire damaged a house at 12707 Gibson St. on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
April 17, 2013 9:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Lake County flood control projects at risk of fiscal crisis
CROWN POINT | The Lake County surveyor is making his case for spending some of the millions of dollars a Lake County income tax could raise on…
Bike paths urged to prod Winfield development
WINFIELD | Bike paths were touted as a good use for revenue from the town's new tax increment financing district at Monday's meeting of the Re…
Winfield council reviews ordinances
WINFIELD | The Town Council recently tweaked a series of proposed ordinances regarding new licensing requirements for tradesmen and businesses…
Winfield commission to review TIF district Monday evening
WINFIELD | The town's Redevelopment Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Town Hall, 10645 Randolph St.
Hold your breath, Lake tax bills are on their way
CROWN POINT | Suspense is building for Lake County property owners as officials prepare to mail this year's tax bills.
Winfield BZA, Town Council scheduled to meet Thursday
WINFIELD | The town's Board of Zoning Appeals has scheduled a meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall, 10645 Randolph St.
Youths help others in need with sewing project
WINFIELD | Members of the Lone Rangers 4-H Club recently worked together to sew mittens and scarves for local children in need.
April 03, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Winfield to enforce property maintenance ordinance
WINFIELD | The town’s building department now has the authority to effectively deal with property management and maintenance problems occurrin…
Winfield officials investigate possible attempted abduction
WINFIELD | Officials are investigating the attempted abduction of a 7-year-old student who was getting off a school bus Monday.
Driver in fatal M'ville DUI gets seven years taken off prison term
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Court of Appeals has reduced the prison term of a Winfield man who, while driving drunk and fleeing Merrillville po…
Winfield council eyes ordinance restricting who can do electrical work on pools
WINFIELD | Do-it-yourself homeowners won’t be permitted to complete electrical work on their swimming pools if an ordinance being considered b…
Winfield Council taps church group as Citizen of the Year
WINFIELD | The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Spirit Catholic Church is Winfield's Citizen of the Year.
Winfield to play more aggressive role in future residential developments
WINFIELD | The town and Town Council will play active roles in the design of future residential developments, according to discussions at a re…
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Pipes and Drums planning 15 St. Pat's Day weekend shows
CROWN POINT | The Pipes and Drums of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department announce the Pub Crawl schedule for the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Harbor Lights headlines “Fabulous Fifties” concert
WINFIELD | Chicagoland’s popular a cappella doo wop vocal quintet, Harbor Lights, will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Church of Four…
One Region director to speak at chamber meeting
Dennis Rittenmeyer,executive director of One Region, will speak at the The Winfield/LOFS Chamber of Commerce meeting March 12.
Two Winfield meetings slated for Thursday are canceled
WINFIELD | The regular meetings scheduled Thursday for Winfield's Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals have been canceled.
Knights are frying fish Friday
WINFIELD | Knights of Columbus St. Elizabeth Seton Council 7473 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Catholic…
Local filmmaker to debut short film at region Civil War exposition
The post-war effects of Civil War destruction on human lives is the focus of a short drama created by a region filmmaker and set to debut at a…
March 03, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Winfield couples tout craft beer destination
WINFIELD | The owners of Four Fathers Brewing, a small startup craft beer brewery, hope to make the town a craft beer destination in Northwest…
Winfield focuses on quality residential growth
WINFIELD | A town known for its rapid residential growth expects the trend to continue.
February 24, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Couple charged in burglary of Lake County coroner's house
CROWN POINT | Prosecutors on Wednesday charged a Hobart couple in connection with the burglary of the home of Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey.
Winfield commission creates new TIF district
WINFIELD | The Redevelopment Commission on Monday gave a green light to the town’s new tax increment financing district.
House approves annexation plan that could aid Lowell, Winfield
INDIANAPOLIS | Lowell, Winfield and similarly situated Indiana communities are one step closer to annexing their out-of-town water or wastewat…
Winfield council extends bonds for Stonegate developments
WINFIELD | The Town Council has accepted the extension of more than $1.5 million in maintenance and performance bonds for the Stonegate Common…
Winfield commission will hold hearing Monday at Town Hall
WINFIELD | The town's Redevelopment Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Town Hall, 10645 Randolph St.
Charges submitted in Winfield bank robbery
WINFIELD | A Crown Point man is expected to face charges in connection with a Tuesday bank robbery in Winfield, police said.
My Valentine: Contest Winner
The Times asked for your romantic stories, and you obliged! Below are a few of our favorite submissions. Congratulations to Catherine and Ryan…
February 14, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Planners meeting Thursday on Pond Meadows review
WINFIELD | The Winfield Plan Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall, 10645 Randolph St.
Lake wheel tax is back around for debate
CROWN POINT | The debate about whether to pass a Lake County wheel tax has come round again.
Water, wastewater facility annexation legislation may help Lowell, Winfield
INDIANAPOLIS | A House committee approved legislation Thursday allowing Lowell, Winfield and similarly situated Indiana municipalities to anne…
New construction varies in local municipalities
Much like the residents who live in the region, the amount of new construction reported in 2012 in local municipalities is diverse.
February 07, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Winfield zoning board cancels meeting for lack of business
WINFIELD | The town's Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Feb. 14 has been canceled because of a lack of business.
Conversion of Wiseway, PayLow to Stracks, Ultra stores nearly complete
The changes in signage are nearly complete and by next week most Wiseway and PayLow grocery stores will be transformed into Strack & Van T…
Winfield council endorses TIF district for Randolph, 109th Avenue
WINFIELD | The Town Council approved a tax increment financing district at Tuesday’s meeting.
Public defenders awarded in $1.3 million fraud case
VALPARAISO | A Hammond woman and a Lafayette man accused of unlawfully collecting $1.3 million in real estate investments and dipping into the…
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