Free fitness classes offered at Wolf Lake

HAMMOND | The Hammond Port Authority is hosting a series of free Zumba fitness classes this summer.

Scouts greet sunrise at Wolf Lake

CHICAGO | Four Cub Scouts of Pack 773, which meets at Annunciata Parish on the East Side, rose early on May 26 and served as color guard for the opening sunrise service at Wolf Lake.

Scouts greet sunrise at Wolf Lake

Scouts of Pack 773 from the East Side served as color guard at the 6 a.m. Sunrise Service at Wolf Lake on May 26. Pictured are Matthew Donahue, Alex Williams holds the American flag, while Nicolas Gomez holds the Pack 773 flag, and Patrick Donahue.

Triathletes endure wind, cold

Leon's Triathlon attracted some of the nation's top triathletes to Wolf Lake.

Wolf Lake festival takes families back to nature

HAMMOND | With fall-like temperatures hovering at 48 degrees, a hearty group of adults and children took to the shores, paths and waters of Wolf Lake on Saturday for the first day of the Wetlands, Wind & Water Festival.

Quinn creates committee to bolster environment, recreation on Southeast Side

Gov. Pat Quinn celebrates the ceremonial signing of an executive order creating a steering committee that will implement the Millennium Reserve. The goal is to bolster the recreational opportunities on the city's Southeast Side.

PUC professor to speak on ecology of Wolf Lake on Saturday

HAMMOND | Those attending the 12th annual Winter Wonderland at Wolf Lake festival will hear about current efforts to monitor plants and wildlife at Wolf Lake.

Man falls through Wolf Lake ice, dies

HAMMOND | A Whiting man died early Thursday after falling through the ice while skating on Wolf Lake late Wednesday, according to Hammond authorities.

MITCH BARLOGA: Happy New Year and new you, too

Another year has crossed the finish line, and no doubt a metric ton of New Year’s resolutions to live healthier awaits. Lucky for us, our growing trail network offers everyone an opportunity to actually stick with these commitments.

Local organization stocks walleye in Wolf Lake

For what has become an annual fall event, the local fishing organization Perch America stocked Wolf Lake for the 15th consecutive year with a hearty bunch of some 4,500 walleye fingerlings Wednesday afternoon.

Active Living Faire is Sept. 29 at Wolf Lake

CHICAGO | The Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative will host an Active Living Faire on Sept. 29.

Scouts seeking donations for American Cancer Society

Cub Scouts of Pack 773 were invited to serve as color guard for the opening ceremonies at Hegewisch Babe Ruth on May 26. From left are Julian Guzman, of the East Side; Jaime Avila, of Calumet City; Nicolas Gomez, of the East Side; Gio and Miguel Trejo, of Hegewisch; Matthew Gatton and Kyle H…

Friends, family of E.C. boy say goodbye at balloon launch memorial

EAST CHICAGO | Dozens of white balloons were released into the sky Tuesday in memory of Antwain Hall, 9, the victim of an apparent drowning.

E.C. family mourns loss of boy, 9, killed in apparent drowning at Wolf Lake

EAST CHICAGO | Antwain Hall, 9, had been looking forward to a repeat trip with a friend to Wolf Lake to cool off on a hot day, said his dad, Michael Hall.

Drowning victim, 9, mourned at memorial

Antwain Hall in his 2007-2008 school photo

E.C. boy dies while swimming with friend in Wolf Lake

HAMMOND | The East Chicago boy who died Friday night from an apparent drowning has been identified by the Lake County coroner's office as Antwain Hall.

Ninth annual Festival of the Lakes brings in star power

Hammond mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and his team once again will bring top names in musical entertainment to Wolf Lake Park for the annual Festival Of The Lakes, July 18 to 22.

Pavilion at Wolf Lake is the place to be this summer

Helping me with today's column is Jill Gajewski, Wolf Lake coordinator for the Hammond Port Authority.

Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake now open

HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the official opening of the new Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake.

Crews suspend search after report of plane down in lake

Authorities suspended their search early Wednesday of Wolf Lake, Lake Michigan and the Calumet River for a report of a plane that may have attempted a water landing late Tuesday night.