Construction progresses on Community expansion

A yellow crane jutting into the sky above The Community Hospital in Munster signals ongoing expansion there.

Community ranks among country's top hospitals

MUNSTER | The Community Hospital in Munster again has been ranked among America's 50 Best, the only hospital in the state to achieve the distinction six years in a row from Healthgrades, an independent health care ratings organization.

Outpatient center to open in S'ville in June

SCHERERVILLE | A medical outpatient center planned to open in June is expected to create about 25 permanent jobs.

St. Catherine to expand mental health services

St. Catherine Hospital is expanding its behavioral health services at its East Chicago campus and a new Schererville location, set to open in early 2013.

Chicago boy dies after jumping fence, drowning in Lansing pool

LANSING | A 9-year-old Chicago boy who died Thursday night in Lansing apparently drowned after going with other young family members to a residential pool without adult permission, officials said.

Chicago boy dies after incident in Lansing, officials say

MUNSTER | A 9-year-old Chicago boy died Thursday night after an incident in Lansing, according to the Lake County coroner's office.

Cancer survivors celebrate life with picnic in Munster park

MUNSTER | “Cancer does not define us, so hang in there.”

Summer brings bugs, sun, bike injuries

In the eyes of Dr. Alan Kumar, the most important accessory for summer is a bicycle helmet.

Auxiliary officers installed

East Chicago man killed in Griffith shooting

A 21-year-old East Chicago man was shot and killed Tuesday night in Griffith, officials said.

Off-duty state trooper helps man having seizure at PUC

HAMMOND | An off-duty officer used his expertise Thursday to help a person suffering a seizure, officials said.

Lanes closed for water main fix on Calumet Ave. in Munster

MUNSTER | Repairs on a leaking water main are forcing closure of one northbound and one southbound lane on Calumet Avenue between Fisher Street and Fisher Place, officials said.

Munster women honored as top nurse/caregiver at The Community Hospital

The Community Hospital CEO Don Fesko, left, and Chief Nursing Officer Ronda McKay, right, congratulate Jennifer Powell, OB tech in labor and delivery, center left, and Kathy Long, registered nurse, center right, on their Excellence Awards for 2011. Powell is recipient of the 2011 Patient Car…

Munster women honored as top nurse/caregiver at The Community Hospital

MUNSTER | The Community Hospital's celebration of National Nurses Week culminated with a ceremony to recognize one outstanding nurse and one patient caregiver, as voted by their co-workers.

MARK KIESLING: On Calumet, if you build it they will eat

Back to that recent University of Wisconsin study about Lake County people being too fat. Maybe they're right.

Two seriously injured in separate crashes

A 26-year-old Matteson, Ill., woman and a 58-year-old Chesterton man were seriously injured in separate crashes late Tuesday on icy Indiana expressways.

Holiday lights glow with hope of future free of cancer

MUNSTER | While most traditional holiday lights glow in reds, greens, blues and white, the Lights of Life trees at The Community Hospital sparkle to distinct hues of their own - pink and lavender.