E.C. to spend leftover grant money on pool repair

EAST CHICAGO | Money remaining from a federal grant received last year will be used to repair a crack in the Goodman Park swimming pool, East Chicago officials said.

Glenwood officials discuss water contract

GLENWOOD | The Glenwood Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss its water contract with Chicago Heights. The contract expires next month.

E.C. council suggests lawsuit windfall uses

EAST CHICAGO | City Council members gave a long list of suggestions to the city's park superintendent this week regarding how a $331,000 windfall should be spent.

D.155 honors three retiring educators

CALUMET CITY | Three longtime educators who are retiring this year were recognized by the Calumet City Elementary District 155 School Board on Monday.

East Chicago School Board adopts district calendar

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago School Board has approved the district calendar for the 2013-14 school year.

Cal City D.155 School Board OKs 5-year contract with superintendent

CALUMET CITY | Currently completing his eighth year as superintendent of Calumet City Elementary District 155, Troy Paraday will begin working under a new five-year contract July 1.

Early College program gets high marks from state

EAST CHICAGO | The Early College program at East Chicago Central High School recently received an endorsement from the University of Indianapolis-based Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning.

E.C. School Board hires lawyer in Field School dispute

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago School Board has hired a law firm to explore the board's interest in reacquiring the former Eugene Field Elementary School, School Board President Jesse Gomez said.

Glenwood to construct emergency water connection with Homewood

GLENWOOD | The Glenwood Village Board on Tuesday approved funding to create an emergency water main cross connection with the village of Homewood

East Chicago goes green, thanks to IDNR grant

EAST CHICAGO | Half of the 92 trees bought through a $15,000 grant received from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources already have been planted in the city, said Francisco Rosado, superintendent of parks and recreation.

E.C. police hiring policy gives residents edge

EAST CHICAGO | In order to encourage the hiring of East Chicago residents to the Police Department, the City Council has approved an ordinance that will give residents a credit of 15 percent on the oral interview portion of the hiring process.

E.C. School Board expects state resource officer money shortly

EAST CHICAGO | Superintendent Michael Harding said the district expects to receive money for school safety from the state some time after July 1.

Glenwood board weighs liquor licenses for restaurant, gas station

GLENWOOD | The Village Board last week did not approve the creation of one liquor license and tabled a vote on another.

Grand Cal River remediation work underway

EAST CHICAGO | A project that will clean a river segment between Kennedy Avenue and Cline Avenue began late last month.

Memorial Day 'a day of remembrance'

LANSING | Veterans killed in action or who have since died were remembered and saluted for their sacrifices at a Memorial Day service held Sunday at the Lansing Veterans Memorial at the Lansing Municipal Airport.

East Chicago Education Foundation salutes Teachers of Excellence

EAST CHICAGO | Laughter and appreciation were in plentiful supply Thursday as the East Chicago Education Foundation hosted its annual Teachers of Excellence Recognition Dinner at Block Junior High School.

Memorial Jr. High students honored for artwork, community service

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board recognized Memorial Junior High School at its May meeting for the school's artistic achievements and contributions to the community.

Lansing D.158 to issue $10M in bonds for school upgrades

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board is proceeding with plans to sell $10 million in working cash bonds to pay for improvements to district buildings.

D.158 extends superintendent contract

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 Board of Education approved a new contract for Superintendent Cecilia Heiberger last week by a 6-1 vote.

Park Board approves contract for E.C. golf course work

EAST CHICAGO | The Park Board has approved a $114,649 contract for ServiScape, LLC to perform lawn and course maintenance at the city-owned MacArthur Golf Course this season.

Glenwood fire rating upgraded

GLENWOOD | The village's fire rating has been upgraded from a Class 5 to a Class 4 level.

New deputy chief, chaplain appointed to Glenwood Fire Department

GLENWOOD | A standing-room-only crowd filled the Glenwoodie Golf Club clubhouse Tuesday to witness three police officers become sergeants and the appointments of a new deputy fire chief and the village's first Fire Department chaplain.

Calumet City D.155 School Board takes oath

CALUMET CITY | The Calumet City Elementary District 155 School Board seated its new members on Monday, based on results from the April 9 election.

Lansing school wins award for its breakfast program

LANSING | The Lester Crawl Primary Center is one of just 12 schools in the state that recently received an Illinois School Breakfast Challenge Award.

Like a good neighbor, Lansing is there

LANSING | Parade entries lined up down Wentworth Avenue from Ridge Road to 178th Street on Saturday afternoon for the 46th annual Good Neighbor Day Parade.

Lansing D.158 hires Sunnybrook business manager

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board last month approved the employment of Mark Crotty as business manager, effective July 1.

New Lansing D.158 board seated

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board welcomed one new member and said goodbye to another Wednesday.

Lansing invites community to 'Three-Hour Tour'

LANSING | The 46th installment of Lansing's Good Neighbor Day Parade will commence at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Glenwood woman competing for Miss Illinois title

GLENWOOD | A Glenwood woman will compete for the title of Miss Illinois in June.

Police: Be on the lookout for air conditioner thefts

EAST CHICAGO | A string of air conditioner thefts that occurred in the city in late March and early this month does not represent a new trend, according to East Chicago Police Chief Mark Becker.

D.155 eighth-graders to visit Six Flags

CALUMET CITY | It appears it could be so-long Springfield and hello Six Flags next month for eighth-graders at Wentworth Junior High School.

Glenwood trustees to consider two liquor license applications on May 21

GLENWOOD | Two liquor license applications that failed to win approval earlier this month will be reconsidered at the May 21 Village Board meeting.

Bridge work interrupts Indiana Harbor dredging in East Chicago

EAST CHICAGO | The Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal dredging project has been temporarily suspended because of maintenance work being performed on the Dickey Road Bridge.

D. 158 eyes $10M bond sale

LANSING | Busted boilers are just one reason the Lansing Elementary District 158 Board of Education is expected to vote on the sale of $10 million in bonds at its May 15 meeting.

Glenwood police alert residents to flasher

GLENWOOD | The Glenwood Police Department has issued a community alert in response to four reports of indecent exposure that occurred between April 9 and 12.

East Chicago fire chief wins right to appoint deputy

EAST CHICAGO | Fire Chief Emiliano Perez will get his wish to appoint his own deputy chief following the City Council's approval of an ordinance on Monday.

Sauk Village seeks $5.3M loan to improve water quality

SAUK VILLAGE | Village officials want to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to obtain a low interest $5.3 million loan for improvements to the village's two water treatment plants.

South Holland plans to make no-cash bid on four acres of property

SOUTH HOLLAND | The Village Board voted unanimously on Monday to authorize Cook County to make a no-cash bid on the village's behalf in hopes of acquiring about four acres of property at 16861 Vincennes Ave.

Write-in candidate challenges Glenwood village president

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin will face a challenge from write-in candidate Adam Winston when voters go to the polls April 9.

East Chicago fire chief makes pitch for deputy

EAST CHICAGO | Fire Chief Emiliano Perez recently told the City Council he hopes an ordinance creating a deputy fire chief wins final approval.

4 vie for 3 Glenwood trustee seats

GLENWOOD | Four residents will compete for three, four-year seats in the April 9 election for village trustee.

Gary mayor, fire chief thank Glenwood for used firetruck

GLENWOOD | Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson crossed the state border this week to personally thank the village of Glenwood for its recent donation of a 32-year-old surplus firetruck to the city.

D.158 adopts conduct policy for its School Board members

LANSING | In response to a grievance filed by the Lansing Education Association, the Lansing Elementary School District 158 School Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a board conduct resolution.

T.F. South hosts candidates forum

LANSING | An estimated crowd of 200 filled the commons area of Thornton Fractional South High School last night as the school's Parent Teacher Student Association hosted a candidates forum for those running for positions within the village in the April 9 election.

Lansing school celebrates renovations, expansion

LANSING | The shiny new gymnasium at Reavis Elementary School was packed Thursday for a ribbon cutting ceremony that officially unveiled the first of two phases of a renovation and expansion project at the school that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

East Chicago Council members sponsor Crime Watch meeting

EAST CHICAGO | East Chicago Council members Christine Vasquez, 4th District, and Rosendo Cuevaso, 5th District, have scheduled a Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting for 5:30 p.m. tonight at the East Chicago Public Library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive.

E.C. thanks neighboring communities for help battling blaze

EAST CHICAGO | While no cause has yet been determined for a fire Saturday that destroyed a string of businesses in the 500 block of West Chicago Avenue, the City Council on Monday expressed appreciation for fire departments from nearby communities that provided assistance.

Chicago Heights Park District to receive two surplus squad cars

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Two surplus city police vehicles will be donated to the Chicago Heights Park District, the City Council decided.

Glenwood donates firetruck to Gary Fire Department

GLENWOOD | As an act of interstate goodwill, the village has donated a surplus firetruck to the city of Gary.

Chicago Heights envisions retail center at former Dodge car dealership

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | In hopes of welcoming a major retailing establishment to the northeast corner of Lincoln Highway and Western Avenue, the City Council on Monday began seeking proposals for the purchase and development of 6 acres of city-owned property at 20937 Western Ave.