PHIL WIELAND: Paradise is a place called Northwest Indiana

Boy, I hope I'm around in 2040 because I really want to see the "vibrant, revitalized, accessible and united region."

Gary/Chicago Airport Board Meeting

Gary/Chicago Airport Board will meet Jan. 9, 2012.

Gary/Chicago Airport Board Meeting

Gary/Chicago Airport Board will meet Oct. 13, 2011.

Gary/Chicago Airport Board Meeting

Gary/Chicago Airport Board will meet Oct. 3, 2011.

EDITORIAL: INDOT torpedoes an important bridge

The Indiana Department of Transportation's drama over the Cline Avenue bridge replacement was like the ballplayer who said, "I got it, I got it, I don't got it" - and then hits the wall, dropping the ball.

RDA millions fueling projects, but reviews mixed

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority was launched in 2005 with all the buzz and excitement of an Internet IPO. Region leaders were tripping over each other to roundly praise what they called "the best opportunity since steel" came to the region. Today, lawmakers' verdicts on …

RDA millions fueling Marquette Plan, other local projects

Six years ago, unprecedented politicking by Northwest Indiana's congressman, Indiana's governor, state legislators and even former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley produced the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.

Gary airport could be economic engine for region

Over the years numerous studies have sought to quantify the benefits that would come with expansion of Gary/Chicago International Airport, with estimates varying widely as the U.S. air industry underwent transformative changes.

South suburbs powering forward with airport project

OLYMPIA FIELDS | The Federal Aviation Administration has affirmed the proposed South Suburban Airport will attract flights and the final environmental and engineering study for the airport will commence this year.

Lasers pointed at sheriff's department helicopter

Lake County sheriff's police say someone is pointing lasers at their helicopter, posing a danger to their pilots.

Airport board OKs 2011 budget

GARY | The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority approved the hub's 2011 budget of nearly $8.7 million Thursday.

Give up on airport to borrow less from China

A Times editorial recently stated, "Clock is ticking on runway job." The main runway at Gary/Chicago Airport is already longer than either runway at Midway airport, so why spend $90 million to expand this runway?

EDITORIAL: Next mayor must maintain NWI ties

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley sees clearly what some Hoosiers do not -- that Northwest Indiana is a part of the Chicago area.

EDITORIAL: Rev up Gary airport work

Changes are afoot at Gary/Chicago International Airport, putting pressure on the Airport Authority to make sure the runway expansion project goes smoothly and quickly

Gary/Chicago Airport Board Meeting - Canceled

Gary/Chicago Airport Board meeting for Aug. 26 has been canceled.

EDITORIAL: Clock is ticking on runway job

The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority has to choose from two finalists for the job of managing its $90 million runway expansion. It also has to get moving fast.

EDITORIAL: Rev up the airport expansion

The $90 million Gary/Chicago International Airport expansion is vital to the economic revival Northwest Indiana is working toward. That's why so many people are asking the pertinent question: What the heck's taking so long?

Airport plan to hire construction boss stalls

GARY | A move to hire a boss to oversee Gary/Chicago International Airport's $90 million expansion stalled Thursday, with the airport authority voting instead to seek bids for the job.

Gary schools, city close to land deal

GARY | Gary Community School Corp. and Gary/Chicago Airport are nearing an agreement for the sale of property the airport desires for wetland mitigation, school officials announced Tuesday night.