RICH JAMES: It's OK for a politician to change his mind

Mike Repay’s yard signs prior to the 2012 Lake County commissioner’s Democratic primary were emphatic — “No new taxes.”

Tax sails; veto fails

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Commissioners refused Friday morning to veto a local income tax.

Lake income tax unlikely to survive expected veto

CROWN POINT | Lake County Councilwoman Christine Cid, D-East Chicago, said Tuesday she won't rescue the county income tax if it's vetoed later this week.

Election officials dismiss 2011 Lake Central referendum complaint

CROWN POINT | The Lake County elections board voted Tuesday to dismiss the final complaint that a successful 2011 campaign to raise taxes for new Lake Central school construction violated state election laws.

Lake officials keep V-Mad on the job

CROWN POINT | Lake County drainage officials voted Wednesday to maintain two contracts they have with a Lowell-based contractor who has been under fire.

Lake surveyor and drainage officials berated by candidate

CROWN POINT | Accusations of bid-rigging, official negligence and political smear campaigns broke like a storm Wednesday morning over Lake County drainage board meetings.

Critics continue to test Lake Central officials

CROWN POINT | Two critics of Lake Central school officials continued their attack Monday on a successful 2011 campaign to raise taxes for new school construction, despite election board rulings rejecting most of their accusations of wrongdoing.

Van Til's GOP rival roils Lake drainage meeting

CROWN POINT | Lake drainage officials were hit Wednesday with a torrent of political debate between County Surveyor George Van Til and his opponents.

Young Republicans chairman gets honor from political blog

CROWN POINT | A political conservative blog has named Michael Neal, chairman of the Lake County Young Republicans, as one of the state's top political activists who is younger than 25.

Lake County elections board rejects complaints against Lake Central School Corp.

CROWN POINT | County elections officials unanimously voted Tuesday to reject complaints that the Lake Central School Corp. violated election law.

MARK KIESLING: Don't like the Lake County GOP? Then jump ship!

There is much sound and fury about Lake County GOP Chairwoman Kim Krull allegedly "falsifying" information about certain Republican candidates.

Krull wins Voter Vault challenge

State Republican Party officials have refused a petition to remove Lake County GOP Chairwoman Kim Krull.

State board takes Voter Vault complaints under advisement

ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP | A three-member state Republican board heard nearly three hours of testimony related to the alleged misuse of the Lake County GOP database known as Voter Vault.

Welcome to Republican fight night: Power struggles make local unity elusive

CROWN POINT | Prospects appear bright for Lake County Republicans this spring. And political infighting in a once-moribund local party shows many active hopefuls are trying to garner power and influence for the first time in decades.

Lake Central School Corp.'s actions during referendum questioned

An email from Lake Central School Corp.'s top official indicates district resources were used to push its voter referendum. But in a subsequent letter, the district denied an anti-referendum group access to the same resources.

Lake Central referendum complaint doesn't make the grade with elections board

CROWN POINT | County elections officials dismissed two complaints challenging tactics advocates used to win last year's Lake Central School Corp. referendum.

Hero blasts Lake GOP boss again

CROWN POINT | A dissident Republican continues to press his attack on his party's local leadership.

GOP convention delegate allocations disputed

CROWN POINT | A disaffected Republican said Hammond, Highland, Munster, St. John and Schererville are being denied fair representation to the nomination of state party candidates.

MARK KIESLING: GOP party chief could affect Hammond election

It will be kind of interesting to see whether Kim Krull's influence has any effect on the Hammond mayoral Republican primary.

Critic claims a voting machine shortage in suburbs

CROWN POINT | A Republican activist claims election officials were practicing voter suppression "by accident or design" by failing to provide enough electronic voting machines in suburban communities.