Don't rely only on Fox News to keep you informed

My response to the person who wrote they only watch Fox cable news for reporting is that the Fox station is owned by Rupert Murdock. Opinions discussed on the station are for extremely conservative individuals and favor the philosophy of Murdock, who favors the Republican Party.

2012 Brookfield Zoo Halloween Costume Contest Winners from Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

Winners of the 2012 Brookfield Zoo Halloween Costume Contest from Sunday, Oct. 21, include (left to right) Gumby, Jellyfish, Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood, Ninja, Globe, Clown Inmate, Fox and Chick Magnet and Chicks.

OFFBEAT: Crown Point young actress in 'far off' summer premiere for new scary stage fun

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Flossmoor grad competing for place on FOX series 'Glee'

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Jillian Flathers from "Hell's Kitchen"

Chef Jillian Flathers, now working at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville, was one of the favorite contestants for Season 8 of the Fox hit reality series "Hell's Kitchen" hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich at TJ Maloney's at Radisson Star Plaza

A BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with carmelized onions and smoked Gouda cheese served on a pretzel bread bun is one of the new menu items at TJ Maloney's at Star Plaza in Merrillville.

OFFBEAT: Lucy's 100th birthday celebration set for this weekend

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Indiana officials weigh issue of coyote, fox penning

Laura Nirenberg of LaPorte walks around the cage for her adopted red fox, "Freddie" on Nov. 22, 2010. Freddie is the type of fox used in "penning," where coyotes or foxes are put inside a large fenced area to be hunted by dogs.

Indiana officials weigh issue of coyote, fox penning

Laura Nirenberg of LaPorte adopted a red fox named "Freddie" from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Freddie, shown in this November 2010 file photo, is the type of fox used in "penning," where coyotes or foxes are put inside a large fenced area to be hunted by dogs.

Indiana officials weigh use of coyote, fox penning

Laura Nirenberg of LaPorte adopted a red fox named "Freddie" from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Freddie, shown in this November 2010 file photo, is the type of fox used in "penning" where coyotes or foxes are put inside a large fenced area to be hunted by dogs.

CHICAGO SCENE: Fox busts 'Chicago Code' from fall lineup; no plea bargain

Fox has yanked "Chicago Code" from the TV lineup.

OFFBEAT: Former Crown Point mayor's son Matt Metros turns down "American Idol' Hollywood 'golden ticket'

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Matt Metros

Matt Metros, 28, of Hobart, was one of the fortunate few finalist to be given a "golden ticket" during the open call auditions in San Francisco in August for Season 10 of Fox's "American Idol." Metros said he declined the ticket to sign with a record label.

OFFBEAT: Can you help with 'American Idol' Crown Point contestant mystery?

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Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart

Actress Hilary Swank portrayed Amelia Earhart in the 2009 big screen film epic "Amelia."

OFFBEAT: New Cirque du Soleil show making quick Chicagoland visit this week

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

NWI legislator hopes to halt fox, coyote penning with new law

Laura Nirenberg, founding director of Wildlife Orphanage Inc. in LaPorte, pets Freddie, her adopted red fox. State Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond, plans to introduce legislation that would prohibit using penned foxes and coyotes to train hunting dogs.

NWI legislator hopes to halt fox, coyote penning with new law

Laura Nirenberg, of LaPorte, walks around the cage for Freddie, her adopted red fox. Indiana already has one place where hunters can train their dogs using penned foxes and coyotes, and Nirenberg hopes to convince the state to outlaw the practice.

NWI legislator hopes to halt fox, coyote penning

Laura Nirenberg, of LaPorte adopted this blind red fox named Freddie. She worries animals like him could be torn to shreds by hunting dogs if state regulators move ahead with rules that would allow "penning' in Indiana.

Still the Youngest

STILL THE YOUNGEST - - Erik Per Sullivan, who played the youngest sibling on the Fox TV hit "Malcolm in the Middle," adds another year today, July 12, 2010, turning 19-years-old.