Radio Personality John Williams

Radio Personality John Williams, shown in this 2010 promotional photo, is leaving WGN Radio at the end of 2012.

Big Dog Trucking, Paul Williams

Paul Williams, of Big Dog Transportation, is shown in his Merrillville office. The transportation company provides van, flatbed, double drop and specialized trucking throughout U.S., Canada and Mexico. Big Dog Trucking was named Client of the Year by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Deve…

Twin troopers vist alma mater

Twins Roosevelt, left, and Ronneal Williams recently graduated from the Indiana State Police Law Enforcement Academy.

Twin troopers vist alma mater

Roosevelt, left, and Ronneal Williams recently graduated from the Indiana State Police Law Enforcement Academy. The twins, graduates of Merrillville High School, came back to their school Monday to talk about careers in law enforcement.

POTW Dec. 18 - Dec 24 - PORTCHIEF

Portage police officer Troy Williams, facing, hugs his father John Williams after Portage Mayor-elect Jim Snyder, right, announced him as the new police chief replacing the vacant position left by former Chief Mark Becker, Tuesday, December 20, 2011.

Troy Williams named new Portage police chief

Portage police officer Troy Williams hugs friend Laurie Soares after being announced as the new Portage police chief under Mayor-elect Jim Snyder's administration, Tuesday. Williams will begin his position as chief on Jan. 1.

Troy Williams named new Portage police chief

Portage Mayor-elect James Snyder, right, prepares to shake hands with Portage police officer Troy Williams after announcing him as the new Portage police chief on Tuesday.

Troy Williams named new Portage police chief

Supporters cheer after Portage Mayor-elect James Snyder announced Troy Williams as the new Portage police chief during a news conference Tuesday at the Portage Public Library. Williams was previously the Portage High School resource officer.

Troy Wiilliams named new Portage police chief

Portage police officer Troy Williams, left, smiles during a news conference with Mayor-elect James Snyder announcing him as the new Portage police chief.

One region one vision

Family Christian Center Pastor Steve Munsey, left, talks with Jay Williams, Executive Director of the Department of Labor's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers.

Former Youngstown mayor: Don't write off region

MERRILLVILLE | Family Christian Center Pastor Steve Munsey, left, talks Thursday with Jay Williams, executive director of the Department of Labor's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers at the One Region, One Vision Leadership Luncheon at The Radisson at Star Plaza.

Former Youngstown mayor: Don't write off region

Jay Williams, executive director of the Department of Labor's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers speaks Thursday at the One Region, One Vision Leadership Luncheon at The Radisson at Star Plaza.

Former Youngstown mayor: Don't write off region

Jay Williams, executive director of the Department of Labor's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, left, chats Thursday with Under Secretary for the Department of Education Martha Kanter at the One Region, One Vision Leadership Luncheon at The Radisson at Star Plaza.

Former Youngstown mayor: Don't write off region

Jay Williams, executive director of the Department of Labor's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers ,right, chats with Indiana State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, left, and award recipient Tamika Mallett on Thursday at the One Region, One Vision Leadership Luncheon at The Radis…

Former Youngstown mayor: Don't write off region

Jay Williams, executive director of the Department of Labor's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers speaks Thursday at the One Region, One Vision Leadership Luncheon at The Radisson at Star Plaza.

Former Youngstown mayor: Don't write off region

Jay Williams, executive director of the Department of Labor's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, greets LaPorte Mayor Kathy Chroback Thursday at the One Region, One Vision Leadership Luncheon at The Radisson at Star Plaza.

Valpo family welcomes blizzard baby

Courtney Williams made it through the blizzard to Porter hospital in Valparaiso to deliver her baby boy, Conlan Joseph, at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday. He arrived two weeks early.

Valpo family welcomes blizzard baby

Courtney Williams made it through the blizzard to Porter hospital in Valparaiso to deliver her baby boy, Conlan Joseph, at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday. He arrived two weeks early.

MJ Fanvention

Linda McHard, of Iowa City, Iowa, Leigh Messinger, of Linden, N.J., and Sharleen Williams, of Charlotte, N.C., participate in a lyrics contest at the Michael Jackson MJ Fanvention meet and greet at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville. Nicole Brown from JacksonLegacy.net reads, b…