Hammond might lose $4.5M in gaming funds

Horseshoe Casino officials are opposing a land-based casino for Gary, which could be part of a revision of gaming tax laws.

NWI casino revenues drop as competition revs up

Revenues at Northwest Indiana casinos dropped 8.8 percent in February, the second steep monthly drop in a row for the five boats. Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, had the smallest drop at 2.6 percent. The state's largest grossing casino had a stronger finish to the month and a good first week o…

New Illinois casinos could bust Indiana's budget

Hammond's Horseshoe Casino.

Portage looks to revamp street, sanitation facilities

Street sweepers and other large vehicles are stored outside the Portage Street and Sanitation Department because there is not enough garage space for them. Officials are investigating renovating the 35-year-old facility.

Portage looks to revamp street, sanitation facilities

Some of the Portage Street Department's equipment is stored in a building at the facility.

Portage looks to revamp street, sanitation facilities

The six mechanics employed by the Portage street department repair all city vehicles in this four-bay garage.

Portage looks to revamp street, sanitation facilities

The sign shop at the Portage Street and Sanitation Department facility is housed in the oldest building on the site.

Portage looks to revamp street, sanitation facilities

The lack of storage space at the Portage street and sanitation department facility off Hamstrom Road has been a continuing issue. Small storage rooms, like this one, are full of equipment.

Portage looks to revamp street, sanitation facilities

Temporary stop signs are stored outside at the Portage Street and Sanitation Department facility off Hamstrom Road.

Winning

Actor Paul Newman is shown in the 1969 film "Winning."

Winning

Actor Paul Newman, playing the part of a race driver in Universal's movie, 'Winning", wouldn't use a double and did this scene, himself at the race track on July 26, 1968 in Riverside, Calif.

Pic in a Box

Sarah Fagan's Pic in a Box Photo Booth business offers photo booth rental for events from birthday and graduation parties to fund-raisers and weddings.

Pic in a Box

Sarah Fagan holds prints from her Pic in a Box Photo Booth rental that is available for events from birthday and graduation parties to fund-raisers and weddings. The photo booth adds an element of entertainment and complements traditional photography by providing another avenue for candid shots.

Pic in a Box

Sarah Fagan stands with her Pic in a Box Photo Booth, background, and some of the props she takes to jobs. The Pic in a Box or photo booth rental can be used for events from birthday and graduation parties to fund-raisers and weddings, and adds an element of entertainment and complements tra…

PUC celebrates culture forged in steel

Thomas Keon, Purdue University Calumet chancellor, said Celebrating American Culture: Forged in Steel was designed to, "reflect on the deep and lasting relationship between the diverse cultures of our community and the steel industry in Northwest Indiana."

PUC celebrates culture forged in steel

Members of the South Shore Dance Alliance perform "Pride" Saturday at Purdue University Calumet during Celebrating American Culture: Forged in Steel in the student union and library building on the PUC campus. The event was designed to, "reflect on the deep and lasting relationship between t…

Students meet, pray, at the flag pole

Students at Valparaiso High School surround the American flag pole in front of the school Wednesday and pray as part of the See You at the Pole program.