Wanted: Committee compromise on Illinois pensions

SPRINGFIELD | Illinois lawmakers didn't solve the state's pension crisis Wednesday but saved themselves from embarrassment over an ill-fated special session by taking steps toward a House-Senate compromise through a bipartisan committee.

Man attacked, robbed by pair while riding a mo-ped in Gary

GARY | A 49-year-old man was attacked and robbed by two men Tuesday night as he was riding his mo-ped in the area of 37th Avenue and Van Buren Street, police said.

Griffith seeking donations for new, $120,000 animal shelter

GRIFFITH | The town is seeking donations for a new animal shelter, the Town Council said Tuesday.

NHL general managers endorse rules changes

BOSTON | Hybrid icing could be on its way to the NHL.

Hammond asks judge to bar fireworks stand from operating

HAMMOND | The city is asking a judge to bar a fireworks stand from operating in South Hammond following confirmation the stand is selling goods despite lacking a business license, court records show.

Gary mayor's prayer breakfast emphasizes working together with faith as core

GARY | The themes of faith in God and being a good leader intertwined Wednesday at the Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast at the Genesis Convention Center.

St. Thomas More kicks off summer festival

Concert at the plaza

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