Cops: Man pushed another through glass window

Portage police responded early Saturday to a disturbance at Boomer's Bar and Grill after a front window of the business was broken out by patrons "just horsing around," according to staff. But when police arrived, one of the patrons became involved in an altercation with police that ended wi…

Sheffields, Sheffield's Sports Bar and Grill

Misty Banzen, manager at Sheffield's Sports Bar and Grill stands in the bar at the Dyer restaurant. Phil Holub recently bought Sheffield’s Restaurants in Dyer and Merrillville with co-owner Don Reed.

Sheffields, Sheffield's Sports Bar and Grill

Customers enjoy dinner in the main dining area at Sheffield's Dyer restaurant. Phil Holub recently bought Sheffield’s Restaurants in Dyer and Merrillville with co-owner Don Reed.

Douglas' Wild Dog Grille has it all

The Wild Dog Grille, located in Douglas, Michigan, is a modern hotspot featuring an expansive menu and exotic African-influenced decor.

444 Grill

The 444 Grill serves Caribbean fusion cuisine in Gary's Miller neighborhood.

444 Grill

444 Grill owners Nate Tate, left, and Ken Hays have opened the restaurant in Gary's Miller neighborhood.

Courthouse Bar and Grill providing Christmas gifts for over 100 children

Tammie Kilburn, of Merrillville, left, and Jen Odtallah, of Whiting, owners of the Courthouse Bar and Grill, wrap Christmas gifts Thursday morning as they prepare for a Christmas extravaganza for more than 100 foster and special needs children on Wednesday.

Courthouse Bar and Grill providing Christmas gifts for over 100 children

The "winter wonderland" of gifts is shown at the Courthouse Bar and Grill in Crown Point, where the owners will be bringing more than 100 foster and special needs children to meet Santa, and have their picture taken with him while receiving a gift as part of the business' efforts. The busine…

Courthouse Bar and Grill providing Christmas gifts for over 100 children

Tammie Kilburn, wraps gifts for children Thursday morning at the Courthouse Bar and Grill in Crown Point. The business, through donations from customers, local churches and businesses, is providing Christmas gifts for more than 100 foster and special needs children on Wednesday.

Smoking out their specialties

Judges Scott Klein, co-owner of Station 21 in Crown Point, and Chandra Pallikan from C.L. Vending question Robert Serena, of Lowell, before tasting his entry in the grilling contest Wednesday at the Lake County Fair.

Smoking out their specialties

Robert Serena, 14, of Lowell, was the only contestant in the grilling contest Wednesday at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Serena grilled up a rib-eye steak for the judges.

Boondocks, Boondocks Bar & Grill

CEDAR LAKE | Ashley Cocco stands near the grill at Bondocks Bar and Grill. Cocco runs the restaurant with her mother, Sylvia Cocco. The Cedar Lake eatery opened about a year ago, and opens officially for the season six days a week the day after Memorial Day. The restaurant is popular with lo…