Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles

Ricky Paz, 11, right, and brother Tony, 8, cast their ballots Saturday for the People's Choice Award at the 15th annual Car & Cycle Show in Munster.

Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles

Mark Dalla Costa, right, and Lucas Dalla Costa take 3-year-old Oscar Dalla Costa's photo Saturday in front of a 2003 Ferrari 360 Medina at the 15th annual Car & Cycle Show in Munster.

Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles

Michelle Lecyk, left, watches her daughter Monica capture a photograph of a 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE owned by Laura and Doug Stuart. The Jaguar has all of its original parts, including white wall tires and side mirrors mounted near the front of the car’s fenders.

Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles

MUNSTER | Thousands of car lovers descended on Community Park on Saturday for the 15th annual Car & Cycle Show.

Computer error creates tax bill snafu

CROWN POINT | The Lake County treasurer said about 1,000 customers of First Midwest Bank shouldn't pay property tax bills they are receiving.

BILL MASTERSON JR.: Time to name a few names

As you have probably seen in the paper the past few weeks, the Tolleston project (which is remodeling the old Tolleston building into a new Boys & Girls Club) is well underway and should be open for business in October.

Local banker helps open Nasdaq market

HIGHLAND | Highland resident Alicia Pantoja was among a group of First Midwest Bancorp employees selected to celebrate the bank’s 30th anniversary by participating in the Nasdaq stock market opening ceremony Monday in New York.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

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Police name Winfield robbery suspects

CROWN POINT | Lake County Sheriff John Buncich said Monday an intense 72-hour investigation led to the capture of a Gary man and an Crown Point-area woman being charged with robbing a Winfield bank this weekend.

Hoopsters learn financial literacy

HAMMOND | Continuing their commitment to education, the Hammond Hurricanes recently sponsored a financial literacy seminar for youths 14 to 17.

Police on heels of Merrillville bank robbery suspect; car found in Glen Park

MERRILLVILLE | A masked man carjacked a Schererville couple just before 4 p.m. Saturday at a park on 73rd Avenue in Merrillville and robbed a nearby bank, police said.

First Midwest Bank acquires seized Ill. bank

First Midwest Bank said Friday it acquired the loans and deposits of Waukegan Savings Bank.

Author: True bliss is financial knowledge

MUNSTER | Today, ladies who lunch might more aptly be called ladies who launch, to borrow the title of the bestselling book by Victoria Colligan, Beth Schoenfeldt and Amy Swift about women entrepreneurs and how to become one.

United Way kick off Friday

For Karen Land, the annual Day of Caring is more than just a day to get out of the office.

JOHN DAVIES: Legends' Compass points the way for children

Is it possible the children of Northwest Indiana will discover the immense human treasure that exists in our region?

Benefit dinner set for father of four

EAST CHICAGO | A spaghetti dinner fundraiser in honor of Rich Nawrocki Jr. will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1104 Knights of Columbus Drive, East Chicago.

Bankers address business loan process

Lending, restructuring of loans and new banking services and products were some of the topics addressed Tuesday during a banker's forum at the Hammond INnovation Center.

Forum in Hammond to feature local bankers

HAMMOND | Bob Bramlette, of Bryce, Downey and Lenkov LLC, and the Hammond INnovation Center will host a Banker's Forum at 8 a.m. March 15 at the center, 5209 Hohman Ave.