Attorney general sues Sauk Village man, alleging misappropriation of nonprofit's funds

CHICAGO | Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has sued the former chief financial officer of a Chicago social services charity for allegedly misappropriating more than $200,000 from the nonprofits' accounts.

State budget contains offer to settle Gary schools lawsuit

INDIANAPOLIS | The state budget approved April 27 by the Indiana General Assembly contains, as expected, appropriations for every state agency to carry out its work over the next two years.

Woman seeks Supreme Court review of RailCats lawsuit

GARY | A law firm representing a woman injured by a foul ball at a Gary SouthShore RailCats game has filed a petition seeking a transfer of the case to the Indiana Supreme Court.

Federal appeals judge blocks portions of Indiana's immigration law

INDIANAPOLIS | A federal appeals judge issued a ruling Friday blocking portions of Indiana’s immigration law and declaring it unconstitutional.

High court prevents judge's move to Lake juvenile bench

CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday granted a temporary stay sought by three Lake Juvenile Court magistrates who oppose the selection of Lake Superior Judge Nicholas Schiralli as Juvenile Court judge.

Ritz seeks more funds for remedial classes

INDIANAPOLIS | The state's schools leader asked the Indiana Senate's budget writers Thursday to provide more money for remedial instruction and reduce their focus on student testing.

Griffith Public Schools, students settle lawsuit relating to Facebook comments

HAMMOND | Griffith Public Schools reached a settlement with three girls who were expelled after making Facebook comments discussing killing several classmates and teachers, according to federal court documents filed Monday.

Former C.P. high school teacher denies inappropriate conduct with student

HAMMOND | A former Crown Point High School teacher denied allegations he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with one of his students, federal court records filed Monday show.

Judge won't give bakery workers partial lottery prize

CHICAGO | A Cook County judge on Thursday refused to award a partial payout of a $118 million Mega Millions prize won by employees of a Chicago Heights-based bakery.

Former Valpo employee, city reach initial settlement

A former Valparaiso city employee has reached a verbal settlement with the city and Police Department regarding allegations of age discrimination, federal court records show.

Judge dismisses Porter County jail lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a Porter County inmate's lawsuit that alleged poor jail conditions, federal court records show.

S&P expects US lawsuit over its mortgage ratings

WASHINGTON | The U.S. government is expected to file civil charges against Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, alleging it improperly gave high ratings to mortgage debt that later plunged in value and helped fuel the 2008 financial crisis.

Two property owners file lawsuit over Lowell annexation

LOWELL | Two property owners outside of town on the northeast end have filed suit in Lake Superior Court opposing annexation.

Griffith company shuts down Friday after 70 years in business

GRIFFITH | After 70 years in business but struggling to stay afloat for the past four years in a tough economy, Bakker Produce closed Friday, former Treasurer Michael Bakker said.

Lake County officials settle job discrimination suit for undisclosed amount

HAMMOND | Lake County officials have agreed to settle a job discrimination lawsuit filed by a former executive director of the sheriff's work release program, federal court records show.

EEOC lawsuit alleges woman fired over disability

CHICAGO | A federal lawsuit contends a Chicago-area woman was wrongfully fired from her job because she has a prosthetic leg.

Dismissed Lake Central bus driver sues district over alleged discrimination

HAMMOND | A former Lake Central School Corp. bus driver is suing the district, claiming it violated her civil rights and wrongfully terminated her, federal court records state.

Mittal Steel settles Chesterton man's federal lawsuit for $500,000

HAMMOND | Mittal Steel has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a Chesterton man who was injured on the job, federal court records show.

Construction begins of parking lot for Crown Point library

CROWN POINT | Construction of an off-site parking lot is under way in a final phase of work related to the new city library in the 100 block of North Main Street.