Lawyer fuels opposition to U.S. 6 TIF

VALPARAISO | Smiles broke out on the faces of a few County Council members Tuesday when a local attorney specializing in real estate and land use voiced his opinion that tax increment finance districts do not mix well with tax abatements.

Form filing snafu results in bonus for Valpo

VALPARAISO | Failure to file its tax abatement forms with Porter County in time cost Indiana Beverage $265,926 this year.

M'ville council considering tax abatement request for office

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council has designated AmeriPlex at the Crossroads as an economic revitalization area.

Merrillville company expanding

MERRILLVILLE | A Merrillville company plans to move a few miles south in town.

Merrillvile OKs tax abatement for Prime Conveyor expansion

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council has unanimously approved a resolution granting a tax abatement request for Prime Conveyor, which is planning to expand its facility at 8903 Louisiana St.

M'ville Town Council formally supports county income tax

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to show the Lake County Council and the Lake County commissioners that the town supports the adoption of a local option income tax.

Hammond gives Amsted Rail tax break for renovating facility, staying in city

HAMMOND | Amsted Rail will receive a property tax break on a $7.7 million renovation the company is making to its Hohman Avenue facility.

EDITORIAL: Amsted Rail deserves requested tax breaks to keep, create jobs in Hammond

As our region continues emerging from the throes of a stormy nationwide economic climate, our communities must do all they can to hold on to the business and industry they have and cultivate it as best they can.

Amsted Rail seeking tax break on planned $7.7 million investment

HAMMOND | Amsted Rail is petitioning Hammond for a property tax break on renovations the company has planned for its location on Hohman Avenue.

C.P. council approves annual requests for tax abatement

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point City Council recently agreed to the annual renewal of tax abatements.

Kouts to offer Merit 10-year abatement on equipment

KOUTS | After getting a primer course in tax abatement from a financial consultant, the Town Council appears ready to give Merit Steel a 10-year tax break on its new wire-making equipment.

Highland Town Council clears way for new Culver's

HIGHLAND | The Town Council ordered up a new Culver's restaurant Monday when members voted to approve a request for tax abatement.

Merit Steel seeking abatement in Kouts

KOUTS | Kentucky's loss is going to be Kouts' gain, but it's still a matter of how much of a gain it will be.

Hobart shouldn't extend tax abatement for houses

Why is tax abatement an issue when it was part of a prior election promise to discontinue?

Task Force Tips forgiven for tardy abatement filing

VALPARAISO | The City Council was willing to forgive Task Force Tips for failing to file its abatement paperwork with the Porter County auditor's office on time, but the company will pay a big price for its error next year.

Valpo gives In Touch abatements to expand

VALPARAISO | In Touch Pharmaceuticals' plans to move to a bigger location received enthusiastic support from the City Council Monday and only minor suggestions for changes from Valparaiso's Site Review Committee on Tuesday.

In Touch has prescription for growth

VALPARAISO | Seeking tax abatements is what you might call a growing problem for In Touch Pharmaceuticals: The company keeps growing and uses the abatements to facilitate that growth.

Tax sale ordered in foreclosure

CROWN POINT | Undeveloped sites in a Crown Point industrial complex are set to be auctioned Aug. 5 in a Lake County sheriff's sale of foreclosed properties.

Amish market seeks facade grant

MERRILLVILLE | A proposed Amish marketplace has received multiple approvals from town officials, and it's hoping another request will be granted.

Town approves requests for two businesses

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council has granted a 10-year tax abatement for Modern Drop Forge and approved two zoning requests for Riegsecker's Farmers Market.