Zoeller files suit against former Hobart furniture store

INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller's office filed suit Monday against a former Westfield Southlake Mall furniture store, alleging the business bilked customers out of more than $22,000.

Men arrested for entering Portage home

PORTAGE | Two Hammond men were arrested Sunday after police said they broke into a Portage home.

Westfield Southlake mall officials take egg hunt to a new level

Walkers raise money for National Kidney Foundation

The Week Ahead - Lake County

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Fitness tips for new moms

Regular exercise after pregnancy can promote weight loss, improve cardiovascular fitness, boost mom's energy and mood and relieve stress.

Social Times Seminar will help businesses develop a media plan

Business owners and managers are welcome at an upcoming seminar that aims to help develop a Social Media Plan for businesses. Attendees will learn techniques and approaches to building and engaging an audience and transforming "likes" and "followers" to customers.

Children can ring in the new year at afternoon party

Crown Point's Mayor’s Office of Special Events is hosting its annual Grand Finale New Year’s Eve Pizza Party for children on Dec. 31 at the First United Methodist Church, 352 S. East St., Crown Point.

Chicago man charged with robbery, theft at Hobart mall

HOBART | A 50-year-old Chicago man stole cash from two local stores and a heart monitor from a local hospital, police said.

Hobart police, mall officials increase presence during holidays

Hobart police squad cars line up at the back of Westfield Southlake Mall near the entrance of the department's substation.

Hobart police, mall officials increase presence during holidays

Hobart police and security officers patrol at Westfield Southlake Mall on Saturday night.

Hobart police, mall officials increase presence during holidays

Hobart police canine officers Mike Webber and Ryan Snedecor patrol the mall with canine dog Fax.

Hobart police, mall officials increase presence during holidays

Hobart police officers and security patrol the mall Saturday night.

Hobart police, mall officials increase presence during holidays

HOBART | Police presence was everywhere at Westfield Southlake Mall at the start of the holiday season this past weekend.

4 charged with fighting police, security at Westfield Southlake mall

HOBART | Four people were arrested at Westfield Southlake mall Sunday after three friends of a shoplifting suspect fought with police and security officers, police said.

MARK KIESLING: Welcome to the wild (Mid) West

Back at a time when Plymouth was still building Barracudas, there was a reason to fear going to school or to the mall.

Business continues at Westfield Southlake mall after gun discharge, evacuation

HOBART | Timothy Moore's gift kiosk had been open for only one day before a teenager allegedly fired a shot into the roof of Westfield Southlake mall.

Police: 3 teens arrested in mall shooting; fourth suspect sought

HOBART | Westfield Southlake mall was evacuated about 6:30 p.m. Saturday after a shot was fired in one of the mall's open areas when two groups of youths got into a fight.

Albert's jewelers opens new location at Southlake Mall

Albert's jewelers opens new location at Southlake Mall

Albert's Diamond Jewelers employee Brittany Bridges looks on as visitor Marlene Murdock, left, and her granddaughter Amanda browse jewelry on Wednesday during the grand opening event of the chain's new store at Westfield Southlake Mall.