Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles

Master gardener Joe Janostak, of Highland, helps Johnston Elementary second-grade students Michael Pottorf and Aidan Boyle, right, plant lettuce Thursday at the Highland school.

Classes on gangs will begin Wednesday at Hammond site

HAMMOND | Residents can learn about criminal street gangs in their neighborhoods — and how they can protect themselves — through a free four-week series of seminars beginning next week.

East Chicago expands role of Munster development consultant

EAST CHICAGO | A Munster consulting firm hired by the city last month for development assistance will provide expanded services through a second contract awarded this week.

Whiting Oilmen's starting pitcher Joshua Negele

Whiting Oilmen starting pitcher Joshua Negele throws against the Dupage County Hounds during Game One of the opening round in the Midwest Collegiate League baseball playoffs on Tuesday.

Oilmen's Billy Miller

The Oilmen's Billy Miller gets congratulated by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning against the Dupage County Hounds during Game One of the opening round in the Midwest Collegiate League baseball playoffs on Tuesday.

Parades, fireworks, bands highlight July Fourth celebrations in Lake County

Summerfest starts on Fourth

Whiting economic commission sets special session Tuesday

WHITING | The Whiting Economic Development Commission will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Let's play ball: Whiting dedicates Oil City Stadium April 22

WHITING | Baseball fans can get a second chance to catch some opening day excitement this month with a doubleheader at the new Oil City Stadium.

North Township inundated with requests for help

MUNSTER | Kevin Robert, a Munster man with a stay-at-home wife and toddler triplets, was leading a contented life when he was abruptly sacked by his company last September.