Foundation earns seal of approval for ethics and operations

“Where there is not community, trust, respect, ethical behavior are difficult for the young to learn and for the old to maintain.”

Apostle leaves little doubt about ethical behavior

Rich James' Mar. 20 column about ethics appears to express puzzlement as to the definition between right and wrong.

RICH JAMES: Not everyone defines ethics the same way

Given the time I've spent covering public corruption trials, you’d think I could easily define ethics.

EDITORIAL: Speak up, train to fight unethical behavior

Former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and others offered valuable insight Friday at the annual Ethics in Government breakfast meeting: If you don't report corruption, you're an enabler.

EDITORIAL: Abuse victims need help from friends, relatives

When the Violence Against Women Act was signed into law Thursday, it was hailed as a victory for victims of domestic abuse. It does help, but it isn't the only thing victims need.

NiSource named a top company in ethics

NiSource Inc., of Merrillville, is among 140 companies worldwide named this year to the Ethisphere Institute's "World's Most Ethical Companies" list.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Ethics training pays off, but doesn't cost much

What has the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission done lately? Quite a lot but never enough. The commission is composed of seven member communities -- Crown Point, Dyer, East Chicago, Highland, Munster, Schererville and Whiting. We are a nice mix of urban and suburban, large and small. We welco…

EDITORIAL: Government employees need ethics training

There's a difference between what's ethical and what's legal. What former Lake County Clerk Tom Philpot did — stealing child support money — was illegal. But it was unethical as well.

Midlothian man charged with issuing bad check to Hobart oil company

HOBART | A 54-year-old Midlothian man issued a fraudulent $3,680 check to a Hobart business owner, police said.

Quinn's ethics proposal raises questions

SPRINGFIELD | The idea seems simple enough: Ban Illinois lawmakers from voting or taking action on anything that might benefit them personally, all in the name of honest government.

LaPorte County ethics ordinance rescinded

LAPORTE | LaPorte County has rescinded its ethics ordinance, preferring to utilize a new state law to enforce integrity within government.

Resolve to Quit Smoking in the New Year

It’s at the top of many New Year’s resolution lists — quitting smoking. In fact, 15 million people try to quit smoking cigarettes yearly. Only 5 percent succeed when they use no support or go cold turkey. Moreover, the average smoker will attempt to quit up to nine times before successfully …

Judge deciding if stores must post tobacco apology

A federal judge will soon decide whether your next tank of gas or bottle of soda comes with a free apology from the Marlboro man and Joe Camel.

Portage's ethics ordinance faces revamp

PORTAGE | The city's ethics ordinance will get a full review by a separate, specially appointed committee.

Keeping kids and teens tobacco-free

The teen years bring plenty of changes for students, as well as new worries for parents. Smoking is at the top of that list for many parents.

Standing up to bullying

There are measures parents and caregivers can take to help identify the signs of bullying and the anxiety it can induce so they can help their children manage through this difficult situation.

City Council to review ethics ordinance

PORTAGE | The City Council will review potential changes to Portage's ethics ordinance.

Internet Safety/Cyber Bullying class is Nov. 14 at Hobart High

HOBART | The School City of Hobart will present Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St.

Interesting how Daniels appointee OK'd his ethics

A recent headline read, "Ethics ruling keeps Daniels clear for Purdue president job." Unless I read it wrong, it states that Inspector General David Thomas (who was appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels) has ruled that Daniels did not violate any conflict of interest rules in accepting the job as …

Chicago Mayor Emanuel is replacing city's Board of Ethics

CHICAGO | A spokeswoman says Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel decided to replace the city's entire Board of Ethics because he wants "a board more in line with the priorities of the administration."