Southbound Cline Ave. closed for 4 hours after semi rollover

EAST CHICAGO | An overturned semi on the Michigan Avenue exit ramp closed the southbound lanes of Cline Avenue for about four hours Thursday, police said.

Scary movie results in sewer replacement project

VALPARAISO | One of the scariest things on TV recently wasn't on cable or satellite. It was in Valparaiso's sewers.

New Chicago receiving new traffic light courtesy of federal grant

NEW CHICAGO | The town has received a green light to upgrade a traffic signal at Michigan Avenue and Huber Boulevard to make it pedestrian-friendly, officials said.

Classic fashion brand Burberry goes digital

Angela Ahrendts may be CEO of Burberry, but one of her favorite accessories is an Apple iPhone5 that she's used to oversee a mobile makeover at the 150-year-old company best known for trenchcoats and tartan plaids.

Valpo getting more done for less with traffic signal modernization

VALPARAISO | The downtown signal modernization project will benefit from a federal grant for 80 percent of the cost, and bids for the project were well below estimates.

Detours problematic during rush hours, any time trains, barges move

EAST CHICAGO | In life, timing is everything, especially when detouring off Cline Avenue some 18 months after the Cline Avenue Bridge was permanently closed by the Indiana Department of Transportation.

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Valpo looks ahead to 2011 street paving program

VALPARAISO | There's nothing like a little warmer weather to turn one's thoughts toward spring, and Public Works Director Matt Evans gave the council a preview of the coming year's paving program Monday.

OFFBEAT: Bozo the Clown honored with new book; signing at Borders

If you think you know everything about Bozo the Clown, there are probably still a few facts that have escaped even dedicated fans.

Lane closures planned for Michigan Ave. to Cline Ave. ramp opening

EAST CHICAGO | A newly constructed temporary ramp from Michigan Avenue to Cline Avenue is expected to open to traffic Wednesday morning, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday.