Hobart youth program participation growing

HOBART | Hobart is tipping its cap to the new Community Athletic Program.

Hobart City Council delays hearing on $2.2M tax abatement request

HOBART | The City Council on Wednesday tabled a tax abatement request for a $2.2 million medical/office center to be built off 61st Avenue near Interstate 65.

Hobart hoping to make history with downtown on National Register

HOBART | Placing the city's downtown on the National Register of Historic Places brings benefits including notoriety, city officials said.

Lake Station court closing helps clerks balance books

LAKE STATION | The City Court office is back to business as usual after a one-day closure to the public last Thursday, City Judge Chris Anderson said.

Portage council reviews proposed commercial sewer rate increases

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council on Tuesday reviewed a proposed sewer rate increase for commercial properties, asking for clarifications.

Chief Judge Evans swears in friend’s son, other Calumet City officials

CALUMET CITY | For 7th Ward Alderman Antoine Collins, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans is a long-time family friend, as Evans and Collins’ father met many decades ago at a Chicago South Side barbershop.

Hobart City Council approves expansion of downtown historic district

HOBART | The Lake George Commercial Historic District has expanded its boundaries.

Cal City official splits conference payment in attempt at 'transparency'

CALUMET CITY | The City Council gave its approval for payments totaling $2,500 to allow 7th Ward Alderman Antoine Collins to attend a conference being held in Washington, D.C.

Hobart City Council gives final OK to Hobart Marsh Plan

HOBART | The City Council has given final approval to the Hobart Marsh Plan after several months of fine-tuning by officials.

Major changes planned at VU in coming years

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University expects to break its enrollment record in the fall, but it's a prelude to continuing growth at both its Valparaiso and Hyde Park campuses, President Mark Heckler said.

Cal City’s Election Day tensions haven’t withered away

CALUMET CITY | Fourth Ward Alderman Brian Wilson tried to depart the City Council on a high note last week, yet his disappointment about having his mayoral aspirations die without getting an Election Day vote managed to creep to the surface.

Gilmore pitches citizen police cadet program

CALUMET CITY | Police Chief Edward L. Gilmore said he wants to create a new program that would give selected young people first-hand experience in what a police officer does.

Two Hobart boards slated to meet Wednesday at City Hall

HOBART | Multiple meetings are scheduled Wednesday at Hobart City Hall, 414 Main St.

Hobart council tables adjusting first-responders' pay

HOBART | The Hobart City Council took a temporary pass on making adjustments to how the city's cross-trained firefighters are paid.

Hobart officials ponder ambulance service cost cuts, including pay

HOBART | The Hobart City Council is considering what some believe is a cost-effective move for compensating the city's cross-trained firefighters.

Hobart City Council agrees to limit parking on Lillian Street

HOBART | The City Council has agreed to limit parking on Lillian Street following months of discussion with residents and School City of Hobart officials.

Soldiers honor Valpo for support of troops

VALPARAISO | The city has gone to great lengths to support the military, and the military returned the favor at Monday's council meeting.

Valpo schools report on 21st century goals

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso schools have come a long way in the past year, but a lot more needs to be done to define and prepare for what education will be like in the century ahead.

Applicants sought for 2 Valpo school board slots

VALPARAISO | Center Township residents interested in being appointed to the school board now have several ways to apply for the job.

Council may reconsider Hammond Public Library funding request

HAMMOND | City officials appear prepared to consider a request from the Hammond Public Library to access funds its administrators argue are at their disposal but can't be used without Hammond City Council support.