Operation Support Our Servicemembers dedicated to troops

HIGHLAND | Hundreds of volunteer showed their support for the troops as Operation Support Our Servicemembers (S.O.S) packed hundreds of boxes to send overseas to the troops at Wicker Park recently.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Happy trails to you, just as they are for me

Walking is my health hobby. For years, I set a goal of walking on every street in Munster. Keep in mind that I did (and do) drive to a starting point and then begin the morning's walk. Each year, with the Munster street goal accomplished (in total miles about equal to walking to Iowa), I wou…

Take a ride and help honor those who served this country

“As the inhabitants of the North Township repair to this park in the years to come, as they are reinvigorated in body and mind by its use, as they are moved by the memory of the heroic deeds of those to whom it is dedicated, may they become the partakers and promotes of a more noble, more ex…

Friends gather at North Township senior picnic

Danny Buda, of Hammond, joins about 400 people for the North Township senior picnic at Wicker Memorial Park.

Friends gather at North Township senior picnic

John Trimmel, of Hobart, plays trumpet with the Right of Way Band on Wednesday at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland. The band performed during an annual senior picnic sponsored by the North Township trustee.

Friends gather at North Township senior picnic

About 400 seniors gather Wednesday at Wicker Memorial Park for the annual North Township senior picnic. The event featured live music, door prizes, lunch, free blood pressure checks and more.

OFFBEAT: Former Chicago 1920s bath house of gangsters now trendy Trenchermen dining

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Chilled Zucchini Soup with Sardines and Horseradish-Infused Coconut Milk at Trencherman Restaurant

Chilled Zucchini Soup with Sardines and Horseradish-Infused Coconut Milk is a signature menu feature at Trenchermen restaurant in Chicago.

Former 1923 Luxor Turkish Bath House on North Avenue in Chicago Is Now Trenchermen Restaurant

The former 1923 Luxor Turkish Bath House, 2039 W. North Avenue in Chicago, is now Trenchermen restaurant.

IU Family Picnic set for Wicker Park

HIGHLAND | Indiana University Alumni Association - Lakeshore Region Chapter and the IU Northwest Alumni Association will sponsor the annual IU Family Picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at Wicker Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd. Lunch will be served between 1 and 3 p.m. at Shelter Area 1.

Indiana alumni picnic slated for Aug. 12 at Wicker Park

GARY | The Indiana University Alumni Association Lakeshore Region Chapter and the IU Northwest Alumni Association sponsor the annual IU family picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at Wicker Park in Highland.

37th Northern Amateur results

AT SAND CREEK, Par 72

Dot Dot Dot to perform at Wicker Park concert series

HIGHLAND | Dot Dot Dot will perform Thursday as part of Wicker Park's Summer Concert Series.

37th Northern Amateur results

AT SAND CREEK, Par 72

Local golf results

37th Northern Amateur

Heart tribute band performs July 26 at Wicker Park center

HIGHLAND | Heartless, a tribute band to Heart, will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Wicker Park social center, 2215 Ridge Road, as part of the Summer Concert Series. Doors open at 7.

Special Needs Day is Tuesday at Wicker Park's splash pad

HIGHLAND | The North Township trustee's office will hold a Special Needs Day at the Wicker Park splash pad Tuesday.

Jason and the Haymakers set to perform at Wicker Park

HIGHLAND | Jason and the Haymakers will perform Thursday at the Summer Concert Series at Wicker Park.

Wheatfield man charged in Wicker Park assault

CROWN POINT | A Wheatfield man has been charged with aggravated battery in an attack on a woman during a graduation party at Wicker Park in Highland.

Dick Diamond and the Dusters to play Thursday at Wicker Park

HIGHLAND | Dick Diamond and the Dusters are scheduled to perform Thursday at Wicker Park Social Center as part of North Township's Summer Concert Series.