E.C. man enters guilty plea in Imperial Gangsters case

EAST CHICAGO | An alleged member of the Imperial Gangsters street gang pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring with other gang members to commit racketeering offenses, court records show.

Man faces federal charge in Gary bank robbery in March

HAMMOND | A federal grand jury has indicted a man in the robbery of the People's Bank in Gary in March.

Latin Kings gang member gets 20 years for dealing drugs, racketeering

HAMMOND | An admitted member of the Latin Kings street gang was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison as part of a sweeping racketeering case.

Residents can call Hobart cop with neighborhood concerns

HOBART | Residents with neighborhood complaints or concerns have someone in the Police Department to contact, Chief Rick Zormier said.

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Roundabout work

Work on the five-points intersection continued Tuesday along Roosevelt Road. Work is expected to continue to the end of October or beginning of November. New water and storm sewers are being installed through the intersection before construction of the roundabout begins. To learn about the h…

Westville guard charged with trafficking with inmate

WESTVILLE | A Merrillville woman, who worked as a guard at Westville Correctional Facility, was arrested Friday and charged with one count of trafficking with an inmate.

Andrean's Cunningham hired to coach at Montana college

MERRILLVILLE | Andrean High School boys basketball coach Carson Cunningham has been named the men’s coach at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., the college announced on its website Tuesday morning.

Concession stands burglarized at Washington Twp. schools

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Two concession stands were burglarized sometime over the weekend at Washington Township schools, 383 E. Ind. 2.

Two face murder charges in homicide of Markham man

CALUMET TOWNSHIP | Two men face first-degree murder charges in the death of a 35-year-old Markham man who was found dead in Calumet Township, near Blue Island, police said.*

Teen reported missing, may be in Gary's Black Oak area

GARY | A 15-year-old girl was listed as an endangered runaway Tuesday morning, police said.

The Field Museum

The museum offers a permanent exhibit about nature, cultures, Africa and the ancient Americas. For children, the museum now provides the Crown Family Play Lab. Children may dig up dinosaur bones, wear an animal costume and more.

Request Rebuilding Together help in Hobart, Lake Station

HOBART | The Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee is reaching out to local residents who need home repairs.

Day of Sharing giveaways set for June 1 at Hobart church

HOBART | Advancing Christ's Kingdom Ministries, 1001 W. 37th Ave., is hosting a Day of Sharing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1.

Munster High grad performs in musical at White House

MUNSTER | A 2004 Munster High School graduate is performing in a musical at the White House.

North Township Sentimental Journey event slated June 13

HIGHLAND | North Township is hosting a Sentimental Journey lunch and show on June 13.

Crash in Newton County killed downstate Brazil man, 22

KENTLAND | A 22-year-old man from downstate Brazil was identified as the person killed in the crash involving a semitrailer Friday in Newton County, officials said.

Bring a Grandchild Fishing

Kids are invited to bring their favorite grandparent or favorite adult friend to learn how to tie knots, prepare a hook, cast properly and be safe in and around the water.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered

LAPORTE | Several Indiana University Health locations are offering mammograms in May at a $95 discounted rate.

County Road 250 South in Morgan Township closed today for culvert replacement

MORGAN TOWNSHIP | The Porter County Highway Department will close 250 South today from 150 East to 75 East for culvert replacement in the morning. Road should be re-open by the afternoon.

IDOT closes Stuenkel Road/Harlem Avenue intersection for road work

UNIVERSITY PARK | The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a construction project at the intersection of Stuenkel Road and Interstate 57 from west of Ridgeland Avenue to west of Harlem Avenue in the University Park/Monee area began Monday.

Thornton Township supervisor sworn in for sixth term

SOUTH HOLLAND | Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli took the oath of office for his sixth term Monday at Thornton Township Hall to lead senior and youth services for 17 municipalities.

MONDAY'S ILLINIOS PREP ROUNDUP: Thornridge tops Hillcrest in baseball

Dinero Torrence and Joe Tucker had three hits each to lead the Thornridge baseball team to a 10-9 win over Hillcrest in a quarterfinal game of the Class 3A Illiana Christian Regional.

MONDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Crown Point balance prevails in triangular golf win

Patrick Mudd, Grant Miller and Kevin Cunningham all shot 4-over par 40 on Monday in leading Crown Point past Portage and Merrillville at Youche Country Club.

Whiting police investigating suspected gang-tied shooting

WHITING | Police are investigating a shooting Sunday near the Whiting Community Center that's believed to be gang related, officials said.

Schererville police investigate two crashes

SCHERERVILLE | People involved in two separate crashes over the weekend were airlifted to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Schererville police said.

J & J Coins robber resembled delivery driver, police say

HAMMOND | Police responded to an armed robbery Monday morning at J & J Coins after a man dressed similar to a delivery driver pulled an apparent sawed-off shotgun from a box, officials said.

Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

MERRILLVILLE | An off-duty Merrillville officer shot a truck driver Monday afternoon after the driver attacked the officer outside Planned Parenthood in the 8600 block of Connecticut Street, police said.

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Police clock motorcycle at 102 mph in 35-mph zone

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | A Valparaiso motorcyclist was issued a misdemeanor summons Saturday night for reckless driving after being clocked driving 102 mph in a 35-mph zone, according to Porter County Sheriff's Department.

Veterans to speak at Valpo Memorial Day service

VALPARAISO | World War II veterans Bill Wellman and John Wolf will be the guest speakers at Friday's annual Memorial Day service at the Foundation Meadows service memorial.

Farmer struck by Jeep driving through cornfield

JACKSON TOWNSHIP | A farmer told authorities he was struck by a vehicle that had been driving in his cornfield in the area of 700 North Old Suman Road.

Men arrested for entering Portage home

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

Police continue to investigate fatal Chicago Heights shooting

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | No arrests have been made in a shooting Friday at a liquor store that left one person dead, but police are interviewing several witnesses to the incident, police said.

PUC students claim awards in information systems competition

HAMMOND | Vying against other Midwestern college and university students, two Purdue University Calumet computer information systems seniors returned from the recent Ball State University Information Systems Project and Case Competition with first place, first runner-up and second runner-up honors.

M'ville's CLR Auto Transport receives top award

CLR Auto Transport of Merrillville received a top award and special recognition at Diversity Business’ 13th Annual National Business Conference and Awards Ceremony at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas.

Highland will hold 10-week day camp beginning June 3

HIGHLAND | Parks officials will host a 10-week summer camp from June 3 to Aug. 9 at Lincoln Community Center.

Historical society celebrating highway's 100th anniversary

HIGHLAND | The Highland Historical Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway with guest speaker Cynthia Ogorek, public historian and author of "The Lincoln Highway Around Chicago."

Hobart's Art Theater slates 7-act variety show on June 1

HOBART | Art Theater, 230 Main St., will hold a variety show on June 1 with seven acts including the Action Brothers from Louisville.

Hobart chamber's golf outing planned June 14 in Merrillville

HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf classic starting at 8 a.m. June 14 at the Innsbrook County Club in Merrillville.

Annual art show opens June 9

CHESTERTON | The GFWC Chesterton Woman’s 62nd annual Art Show will open June 9 and continue through June 24 at the Chesterton Art Center. Co-chairmen for this year’s show are Judy Tyler and Jenny Gaff.

Purdue Calumet professor recognized as top researcher

Professor and Head of Purdue University Calumet’s Department of Communication and Creative Arts Yahya Kamalipour recently received the 2013 Information and Telecommunications Education and Research Association's Researcher of the Year Award.

Building hope with homes

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana has begun its build season and needs volunteer help.

Start summer off by donating blood

MERRILLVILLE | With summer around the corner, and the end of the school year in sight, new and eligible blood donors are urged to help strengthen the blood supply by volunteering to give in the next few weeks.

TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services

MERRILLVILLE | TradeWinds Services recently hosted its 20th annual fundraising gala in the Celebrity Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.

South Shore Arts offers classes, workshops and camps

South Shore Arts will begin its summer term of classes the week of June 10 at its three locations in Munster, Crown Point, and Hammond.

Valpo, Munster students place in top 20 in national Science Olympiad

Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso and Munster High School competed against 118 teams from across the country in Saturday's Science Olympiad National Tournament.

Driver flees after hitting man riding ATV, running him over

LAPORTE COUNTY | A 21-year-old man was injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night near County Roads 1000 North and 150 East in LaPorte County, officials said.