Demolition work continues on the Cline Ave. bridge in East Chicago

Demolition work continues on the Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago. Despite a May announcement of a deal to build a new Cline Avenue Bridge, documents obtained by The Times show the state has yet to conclude a critical land-swap agreement with the bridge's private developer.

Demolition work continues on the Cline Ave. bridge in East Chicago.

Demolition work continues on the Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago. Despite a May announcement of a deal to build a new Cline Avenue Bridge, documents obtained by The Times show the state has yet to conclude a critical land-swap agreement with the bridge's private developer.

Demolition work continues on the Cline Ave. bridge in East Chicago.

Demolition work continues on the Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago. Despite a May announcement of a deal to build a new bridge, documents obtained by The Times show the state has yet to conclude a critical land-swap agreement with the bridge's private developer.

Woman hospitalized after home explosion

Investigators survey the scene of a house explosion the blew the front window and brick from the home Tuesday afternoon in the 500 block of 51st Avenue.

Woman hospitalized after home explosion

Gary firefighters enter a house Tuesday where an explosion injured one woman, and blew the brick from the side of the home in the 500 block of 51st Avenue.

Woman hospitalized after home explosion

Gary firefighters inspect damage to a home in the 500 block of 51st Ave. on Tuesday following an explosion that blew out the homes' front window, and knocked the brick off the exterior walls. Neighbors said they could smell natural gas as they approach the single story, ranch-style home that…

Heart of the community -- Highland

Downtown Highland is seen looking west on Highway Avenue at Fourth Street.

Heart of the community -- Portage

Central Avenue at Willow Creek Road is seen in Portage, a city of about 38,000 that was founded in 1835.

Landscape of Porter County changes for the better

The new University Center building on Central Avenue in Portage is the anchor for the city's downtown revitalization, officials say.

E.C. rail overpass opens for traffic

The Railroad Avenue overpass in East Chicago opened to traffic Thursday.

E.C. rail overpass opens for traffic

The Railroad Avenue overpass in East Chicago opened to traffic Thursday. A bus carrying dignitaries leads the way for the first vehicles to cross the span.

Chicago Avenue post office in E.C. to close in July

The U.S. post office on Chicago Avenue, just west of Indianapolis Blvd., will close at the end of business July 1 as part of a national consolidation effort. The U.S. Postal Service made the announcement Tuesday.