PAPER PROTECTION: Faith in system shredded

Phyllis Roy discusses her case prior to a hearing in November with Tajanae Mallett, a Valparaiso University Law School student from Naperville. VU law professor Geneva Brown runs a domestic violence clinic out of the Lake County clerk's office, allowing students to represent clients seeking …

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T.F. South senior Joe Young, left, takes down Justin McCoy during a practice. Young is 31-3 at 182 pounds and will compete in the Class 3A state meet which begins today in Champaign.

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T.F South heavyweight senior Corinthan McBridge, top, is 37-3 and is competing in the Class 3A meet which begins today in Champaign.

Trauma center need remains top issue

A University of Chicago's Aeromedical Network transports a patient from Methodist Northlake's Gary campus to the University's Chicago Pediatric Trauma Center in October 2009.

Trauma center need remains top issue

A patient suffering from life-threatening injuries lays on a gurnee in October 2009 at the Trauma Area of Methodist Hospital's Northlake Campus as doctors and nurses work to care for him.

Trauma center need remains top issue

A supervisor checks IV bags while making calls concerning a trauma case as Dr. Nick Johnson and his team assess a patient for injuries Oct. 24, 2009 at Methodist Northlake's Gary campus.

Meteorologist shows St. John kids the future is bright

Clark Middle School eighth-graders thank meteorologist Megan Glaros for speaking to them Thursday at the St. John school. Glaros, the meteorologist for the CBS 2 Morning News, graduated from Lake Central High School in 1998 and lives in St. John.

Meteorologist shows St. John kids the future is bright

Meteorologist Megan Glaros speaks with eighth-graders Thursday at Clark Middle School in St. John.

Dyer man taken to trauma center after train-vehicle crash

A CSX train remains parked on the tracks after a car was hit by the train Thursday at the intersection of 77th and Calumet avenues in Dyer. Police said the car's motorist drove into the locomotive's path.

TF South wrestlers pose for photo

T.F. South seniors, from left, Darius Thomas, Austin Berryhill, Blake Tisza, Corinthan McBridge, Joe Young, Monche Gutierrez, Justin McCoy and James Cooper hope to lead the Rebels to a South Suburban Blue Conference title and beyond.

TF South coach Mike Tisza talks to his team

T.F. South wrestling coach Mike Tisza talks to his team following a recent practice.

Coroner ID's body found near Lowell as missing Cal City woman

Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey and Calumet City Police Chief Frank Gilmore hold a press conference Monday confirming the body of Gena Chiodo was found found near Lowell Sunday.

'Second family' mourns slain hairstylist

A Christmas stocking is hung at the Knights of Columbus hall in Lansing for Gena Chiodo. The body of Chiodo was found Sunday near U.S. 41 and Ind. 2 in Lowell. Her boyfriend, Donol Clark, 42, who lived with her in a Price Street home, was charged with murder and concealment of a homicide in …

Coroner ID's body found near Lowell as missing Cal City woman

Calumet City Police Chief Frank Gilmore hugs Pat Nasella, of Lansing, as Lake County Corner Merrilee Frey gives her condolscences to the friends of Gena Chiodo. The body of Chiodo was found near U.S. 41 southwest of Lowell on Sunday. Her boyfriend Donol Clark, 42, has been charged with murde…

Coroner ID's body found near Lowell as missing Cal City woman

Michelle Mack, of Lansing, becomes emotional while remembering her friend at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lansing following a news conference at the Calumet City Police Department.

Rustic yule depicts 'simpler life'

Jayden, from left, Eli and Juliet Gurley pose with St. Nicholas on Saturday at Buckley Homestead County Park's "Christmas Long Ago" event. The program continues today at the park near Lowell.

Rustic yule depicts 'simpler life'

Mary Lou Koebler, of Lowell, walks guests down to the Buckley Homestead farm Saturday at the park's "Christmas Long Ago" performance. Performances continue today at the park near Lowell.

Rustic yule depicts 'simpler life'

John Davis, of Roselawn, impersonates Mr. Buckley, as he roasts chestnuts Saturday at Buckley Homestead County Park's "Christmas Long Ago" performance. The program continues today near Lowell.

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Alex Cerros discusses marketing tools he suggests for Thomas Irrigation during his small business consulting presentation. Groups made a presentations about area businesses. Students in Purdue University Calumet's Small Business Consulting class made consulting presentations to several small…

turkey burger

Joe Arvin's The Almighty Turkey Burger is featured in "MadLove Cooking with Chef Joe Arvin."

Joe Arvin

Chef Joe Arvin, of Schererville, displays his new cookbook MadLove Cooking with Joe Arvin," which will launch today.

Helping pets keep forever homes

Helen Sumers, founder of Home Sweet Home Forever Pet Assistance, organized a food drive on the organization's first anniversary Sunday at the Wicker Park Clubhouse in Highland. The group hopes to collect 5,000 pounds of pet food during the drive through December.

Helping pets keep forever homes

Dog and cat food is collected during the Home Sweet Home Forever Pet Assistance drive Sunday at the Wicker Park Clubhouse in Highland. The program collects and distributes pet food to low-income families in Lake County. Officials hope to collect 5,000 pounds of pet food during the drive.

Helping pets keep forever homes

Helen Sumers, Home Sweet Home Forever Pet Assistance founder, talks about her organization during a pet donation drive at the Wicker Park Clubhouse in Highland.

Township trustees receive holiday meals for others

Philip Banzen and Laura Miller help load turkey dinners into Eldon Strong's van Wednesday at the Jewel Food Store in Crown Point. Township trustees from Center, Hanover and Winfield will be receiving Thanksgiving heat-and-serve dinners for distribution to area families for the holiday.

Elementary etiquette

Jerry Ross Elementary School fourth-graders wait in the lunch line Wednesday wearing their dress up attire during Formal Day at the school.

Thanksgiving travel up slightly, spending down

Bus driver Luis Diaz, of Portage, loads luggage onto the bus for travelers Monday at the Coach USA in Highland. Americans will be traveling a little bit more this Thanksgiving holiday but spending less on airfare and trips overall, according to the AAA's Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Forecast.

Thanksgiving travel up slightly, spending down

Juan Sotelo and his mother, Delia Sotelo, board a bus Monday for Midway Airport at the Coach USA in Highland. They are flying to Mexico, where they will spend the holiday and the next three months with family. Americans will be traveling a little bit more this Thanksgiving holiday but spendi…