Times editorial advisers make suggestions for improving NW Indiana

MERRILLVILLE | A Lake County local option income tax and a retooled South Shore commuter train that brings Chicago residents to the region were among suggestions made to improve Northwest Indiana.

Board of Economists

Michael Griffin, clerk/treasurer of the town of Highland, participates in The Times Board of Economist meeting at Innsbrook Country Club on Oct. 11 in Merrillville.

Board of Economists

Roy Berlin, of Berlin Metals in Hammond, speaks during The Times Board of Economist meeting at Innsbrook Country Club on Oct. 11 in Merrillville. Continuing problems in Europe and the slowing of growth in the Chinese economy are probably two of the biggest culprits behind the slowdown in the…

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Tom Collins Sr., president of Luke Oil, center, listens during The Times Board of Economist meeting at Innsbrook Country Club on Oct. 11 in Merrillville.

Jill Ritchie

Jill Ritchie, director of public policy and state governmental affairs for United States Steel Corp.

Board of Economists

Tom Collins Sr., president of Luke Oil, speaks at The Times Board of Economist meeting at Innsbrook Country Club on Oct. 11.

Times Board of Economists

Gene Diamond, CEO of Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana hospitals, listens during The Times Board of Economist meeting at Innsbrook Country Club on Oct. 11.

Micah Pollak

Micah Pollak, Assistant Professor of Economics at Indiana University Northwest

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Bishop Noll to Host Annual Golf Outing at Innsbrook Country Club

HAMMOND | Bishop Noll alumni and friends are asked to save the date of July 16 for the Annual BNI Golf Outing. We will once again hold our outing at Innsbrook Country Club located at 6701 Taft Street in Merrillville.

Hobart chamber hosts annual golf event June 15 in M'ville

HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for the golf classic scheduled for June 15.

New home may help Dobis avoid Ind. House primary

INDIANAPOLIS | State Rep. Chet Dobis, D-Merrillville, recently purchased a Schererville home that enables him to avoid an expected Democratic primary battle to keep his Indiana House seat.