on Facebook
Prohibition
Some states unhappy about the idea of happy hours
The concept of happy hour, when bars offer lower prices or two-for-one specials, may seem like an American tradition, but is in fact illegal or restricted in quite a few places.
Gen. Grant leads Daniels' top books list
INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels decided this year to not run for commander in chief, but as Indiana's reader in chief Daniels has continued his annual tradition of recommending books Hoosiers may want to purchase for loved ones this holiday season.
A name is a name, even after it is shortened
The first thing most immigrants to Indiana Harbor learned was that their names were too long.
The Heights prospered by quenching the thirst during Prohibition
On the eve of The Great War, Chicago Heights resembled a scene from a spaghetti western: unpaved streets, horses everywhere (only a few autos), men packing guns in their hip pockets, a main drag (Twenty-Second Street) that featured 26 saloons, and a cast of characters whose utterances requir…
Chicago Heights settled by Italians on their way up
"Chicago Heights is one huge distillery, and there is nothing in the United States to equal it." So said a federal agent during the Prohibition era.
Follow The Times
Latest Local Offers
Call Kevin’s Automotive for UHAUL rental and tire repairs!
We provide U-Haul rentals along with automotive services including:
Let’s plan your Birthday Party!!! Visit Lightning Fireworks today!
Stop in and visit Lightning Fireworks today!
Lance’s Driveshaft & Components offers Same Day Service
We offer same day service when you need to get the job done quickly!
Updating Your Home for Accessible Living with Reichelt Plumbing
When it comes to remodeling homes in Crown Point, “universal d…
The Perfect Team for Your Roofing Job is Perfect Solutions. Find Out Why Now!!
When you are looking for a home improvement service, there ar…
National Video
Most Popular
Poll
Loading…
Should college students be required to do community service projects that put theories into practice?
Recent Blog Posts
- LIVE: RailCats morning game vs. WichitaMay 22, 2013 10:45 am
- LIVE: RailCats vs. Wingnuts in first early game of the seasonMay 21, 2013 10:45 am
- PREP BASEBALL: Roosevelt forfeits sectional game before postseason beginsMay 21, 2013 8:36 am
- FIRST PITCH: Opening day, Michelle FieldsMay 16, 2013 7:30 pm
Please Wait…