EDITORIAL: Expo Center study opens door for unity

The recent approval by Porter County officials of a feasibility study to analyze possible renovations to the county's Expo Center and fairgrounds signals an important opportunity that tourism officials from the entire region should grasp.

Whiting slaying suspect now faces seperate home invasion charges

WHITING| DNA evidence recovered at the scene of a March home invasion led to new felony charges Thursday against a Whiting man accused of gunning down a romantic rival in May, police said.

Your go-to guide for hiking and camping in the Lake Michigan area

Venturing into an outdoor weekend getaway or summer excursion can be one of the most memorable experiences. Whether you're brainstorming your options or already planning your itinerary, doing a little research beforehand can help make your trip more unique, enjoyable and safe.

Munster, St. Thomas More Church to swap land

MUNSTER | The town and St. Thomas More Church are swapping parcels of land along Calumet Avenue, south of Ridge Road in a $1 transaction, town officials said.

PUBLISHER NOTES

Looking over the roster of business leaders that are on our list this issue, I couldn't help but notice the mix of well-known and lesser-known names as well as the diversity in ages, cultural background and gender. Learning about our top professionals impressed me even more with the flexibil…

Lake County candidates

Democrat

Munster economic development booming

ABOUT MUNSTER

MARK KIESLING: Little Cal vote a great display of bipartisanship

It was heartening to see the Republicans and Democrats in the Indiana Legislature agree on something controversial for the real benefit of the people of Lake County.

NiSource wins ethics designation

MERRILLVILLE | An international think-tank has honored a local energy utility as being one of the world's most ethical business.

Study: Chicago area needs innovation to maintain competitive edge

The tri-state Chicago area is in jeopardy of falling behind other global economic powerhouses despite its large size and national importance, according to results released Friday from a study led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Study: Chicago area needs innovation to maintain edge

The tri-state Chicago area is in jeopardy of falling behind other global economic powerhouses despite its large size and national importance, according to a new study led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

PUBLISHER NOTES

We all know people with successful careers and we know that it is not automatic that their lives are successful too. Often success in life is achieved by giving back. The dedicated leaders we honor each year in our Business & Industry Hall of Fame have not only reached the top of their p…

EDITORIAL: Township should have taken Griffith's buyout

It's a sad commentary on government wastefulness when a municipality — burdened by an expensive and unnecessary layer of government in a time of fiscal squalor — takes the desperate act of trying to buy its way out of the waste with a $6 million offer.

Heritage corridor could connect for residents, visitors

There are undeniable connections between Northwest Indiana and Chicago.

MARK KIESLING: Drug Free Alliance also faces state scrutiny

Fiscal problems detected in a recently-released audit are not limited to the Lake County Sheriff's Department.

North Lake County candidates

East Chicago

South Lake County candidates

Cedar Lake

Former top Dem loses M'ville home

CROWN POINT | A recent foreclosure on controversial East Chicago political insider Michael Pannos' Merrillville home marks the third property the embattled politico has lost to the banks within about a year.

Ten local towns to receive electric cars

Ten local municipalities will be among 13 in the state to receive electric vehicles manufactured in Elkhart this week.

Civil War preservation group hosts celebration

MERRILLVILLE | With 20 new veterans' headstones installed and 41 secured from the federal government, a region Civil War historical preservation group is looking to thank the public and asking for more help.