Kouts ponders front yard parking ban

KOUTS | The Town Council is expected to vote on an ordinance at its June meeting to prohibit residents from parking vehicles in their front yards.

Hobart City Council agrees to limit parking on Lillian Street

HOBART | The City Council has agreed to limit parking on Lillian Street following months of discussion with residents and School City of Hobart officials.

Hobart school, city officials discuss Lillian Street future

HOBART | City and school officials say they plan to work together to resolve traffic issues on Lillian Street.

Gary officials to enforce parking regulation

GARY | Gary motorists were warned Monday to not park in areas where signs indicate parking is prohibited if there is more than 2 inches of snow.

Senate panel OKs $200 fine for illegal parking in handicapped spot

INDIANAPOLIS | A motorist parked illegally in a handicapped spot would face a minimum fine of $200 if legislation sponsored by state Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, becomes law.

Valpo gets good news in EDIT, parking budgets

VALPARAISO | Although property tax collections remained lower than was levied, not all the financial news was bad at Monday's council meeting.

State targets illegal use of disability parking

SPRINGFIELD | Some holiday shoppers at Illinois malls may have returned to their cars to find a "gift" from the state – a pricey ticket for cars illegally parked in a space designated for those with disabilities.

Valpo looking to lease parking on E. Lincolnway

VALPARAISO | With the departure of Porter hospital, the city is looking to take over the lease on a portion of the parking at the former 3D building on Lincolnway.

Commission approves limiting parking on Gateman

PORTAGE | The Traffic Commission on Thursday approved a limit to parking on Gateman Avenue off Swanson Road.

VIDEO: Quinn signs parking fraud bills

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Monday signed two bills that help tamp down fraudulent disabled parkers.

Hobart plans precautions at Wednesday fireworks display

HOBART | City officials are taking extra precautions at tonight's fireworks display at Rugby Field because of dry conditions.

BZA puts proposed Crown Point Library employee parking lot on hold again

CROWN POINT | The Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday again deferred action on a variance for the Crown Point Community Library employee parking lot after questions were raised by zoning board members.

Hebron wants to increase water connection costs

HEBRON | The Hebron Town Council will hold a hearing at its May 15 meeting on a proposed increase in the disconnect and connection fee for water customers.

No sweet parking deals for ice cream parlor owner

VALPARAISO | Tinkering with the parking next to Pat's Ice Cream Parlor has solved some traffic problems and might help customers, but it has provided owner Pat Berning with headaches and parking tickets.

Council to tackle recreational vehicle parking again

PORTAGE | The City Council will address one of its most contentious issues — parking of recreational vehicles.

Winfield will enforce parking ordinance to aid snowplows

WINFIELD | Motorists are asked to avoid parking their vehicles on Winfield streets when it snows so the town can plow the roads safely.

Cops: Parking restrictions set up for Oz Fest in Chesterton

CHESTERTON | Police are reminding residents to have any cars parked in the downtown area moved Friday night as crews begin setting up for the annual Wizard of Oz Festival.

City makes Mulberry near Flat Rock Tap resident-only parking

HAMMOND | The City Council suspended its rules to allow for instant passage of a plan placing resident-only parking signs near Flat Rock Tap at Calumet Avenue and Mulberry Street.

New plan pitched for parking next to Pat's

VALPARAISO | Designating the three angle parking slots on Morgan Boulevard next to Pat's Ice Cream for compact cars has not worked, so the city is looking at a different solution to the traffic problem at the intersection.

Park's popularity causing parking problems, tickets

PORTAGE | Regina Dehnart thought she was going to have an enjoyable afternoon Saturday at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk site of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.