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Gunman shoots self as hostage standoff ends
VALPARAISO | A tense seven-hour standoff with police ended shortly before 5 p.m.
Gunman shoots self as hostage standoff ends
VALPARAISO | A tense seven-hour standoff with police ended shortly before 5 p.m.
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Winamac's Braun Corp. sponsors car in Sunday's Indy 500
BraunAbility, the Braun Corp. brand for wheelchair–accessible vans, ramps and wheelchair lifts, will take to the fast track Sunday in Indianapolis.
Bond denied in Portage molest case
VALPARAISO | Bond was denied Friday to a 39-year-old Portage man, who faces nine felony counts stemming from allegations of sexually molesting…
New judge needed for commissioner recount suit
CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court is expected to appoint a special judge to hear a challenge to the result of the May 8 Democratic prima…
Higher education officials prepping for bad financial news from Springfield
SPRINGFIELD | Illinois’ public universities are bracing for another year of significant cuts in state revenue.
Cal City to pay tribute to Pallick with flower planting
CALUMET CITY | City officials will pay tribute Saturday to former Alderman Cynthia "Cindi" Pallick with a planting of a flower garden in her f…
State senate approves tax on Illinois strip clubs
SPRINGFIELD | A stripped down version of a new tax on Illinois strip clubs advanced in the General Assembly on Thursday.
Typical CEO made $9.6M last year, AP study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay for CEOs.
Area along Chicago River added to historic list
CHICAGO (AP) — An area along the South Branch of the Chicago River has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Two charged in Lansing shooting
LANSING | Two men face felony charges after shots were fired, wounding one person and injuring at least one other, Tuesday in Lansing, police said.
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Proposal: Fund parks with higher plate fees
SPRINGFIELD | The cost of a license plate could jump by $2 a year to help pay for the maintenance and operation of Illinois state parks under …
Bowman's Strickland breaks record in 100, also wins 200 at Valpo Regional
VALPARAISO | With a robust south wind at Cornelius Strickland's back, the 100-meter dash record was in serious jeopardy at Thursday's Valparai…
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Wade, James lead Heat past Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS | Miami's Big Two was more than enough to finish off the Pacers.
Speculation now switches to Fitzgerald successor
CHICAGO | U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald explained his resignation Thursday on the belief that new blood would be healthy for the office — t…
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Taste of Valparaiso a savory treat
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | The smell of chocolate and spices wafted through the air at a packed Porter County Expo Center during the 21st annual Ta…
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River Forest advances, sets up championship with Lake Station
HAMMOND | River Forest sent 17 batters to the plate in the third inning, scoring 11 runs en route to a 16-1 five-inning victory against Bowman…
C.P., Chesterton advance to Class 4A softball sectional title game
CHESTERTON | Crown Point softball coach Ginger Britton was thankful that style points don't count toward sectional wins.
Whiting pitching, defense strong in win
WHITING | With the wind howling around Oil City Stadium on Thursday, the Oilers needed to be on their toes defensively all game long.
THURSDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Andrean nips Munster at NCC golf championships
Medalist Jack Musgrave fired a 3-over-par 75 at Sandy Pines in DeMotte on Thursday as Andrean edged Munster, 328-331, at the Northwest Crossro…
Firefighters make quick work of Hammond residence fire
HAMMOND | Firefighters responding Thursday to a 2 p.m. house fire in the 200 block of Humpfer Street were able to quickly extinguish a fire in…
Police seek suspects in burglary, chase
MERRILLVILLE | A Gary man was arrested Wednesday following a burglary at a Merrillville business and a police pursuit that traveled into Illin…
Kougars, Niners advance to title game at K.V. softball sectional
WHEATFIELD | The Class 3A Kankakee Valley Sectional isn’t seeded, but the best two teams will face each other in today’s 5:30 p.m. championshi…
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Lake Central permit fee 'disappoints'
ST. JOHN | Lake Central School Corp. was granted only a 20 percent reduction in building permit fees for the new high school at Thursday’s Tow…
Cal City wants video poker, riverboat casino
CALUMET CITY | Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush said she doesn’t care much for gambling but is pleased to know of government actions that…
No. 2 Rochester blanks North Newton for softball sectional title
WINAMAC | North Newton had runners on second and third in the first inning, but it was the closest the Spartans would get to scoring in the Cl…
Go Red luncheon gets at the heart of cardiac disease
MERRILLVILLE | It was 17 degrees below zero outside, but Nicki Caylor was sweating. The Valparaiso woman was 29 years old, physically fit and …
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Morgan Township rolls in baseball sectional semifinal
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Morgan Township looked to be in some trouble during the first inning of its Class A Washington Township Sectional semifi…
Barden Gary Foundation awards seven scholarships to Gary high school graduates
GARY│ The Barden Gary Foundation awarded seven high school graduates with scholarships at its sixth annual scholarship awards ceremony.
Washington Township wins program's first sectional title
LACROSSE | After several tense hours, Washington Township softball coach Jack Corley finally had a chance to relax late Thursday afternoon.
Lake 911 panel to ask for taxing district to pay for dispatching merger
CROWN POINT | Lake County public safety officials are proposing a new county taxing district to pay for the infrastructure of consolidating 91…
Family sues LaPorte schools for up to $18.7 million in sex case
LAPORTE | The family of a girl who was sexually involved with her former junior varsity volleyball coach filed a lawsuit Thursday against the …
May 24, 2012 6:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Gregg, Simpson woo middle class
HAMMOND | Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg and his running mate, Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Vi Simpson, on Thursday called …
Lake officials to award jail work contract
CROWN POINT | The Lake County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to award a contract for reconstructing…
21-year-old man shot in Gary; police detective seeking tips
Gary police are asking for the public's help in finding the person who shot a 21-year-old Gary man early Thursday morning.
Gas prices down, but maybe too late
Memorial Day weekend travelers will get a slight break on gasoline prices, although wallets already emptied by this spring's price run-up will…
May 24, 2012 5:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Beggars sue, claiming Chicago police harassment
CHICAGO | Nine panhandlers have filed a federal lawsuit accusing Chicago police of regularly chasing them from a high-end shopping district on…
Authorities remove horses removed from Hebron-area farm
BOONE TOWNSHIP | Six horses are in foster care after being found malnourished near Hebron, authorities said.
Michigan City woman shot three times
MICHIGAN CITY | Police are investigating a late night shooting of a woman on Michigan City's north side.
Canadian diplomat says country depends on trade with U.S.
GARY | A senior trade diplomat from Canada spoke about relations with America and the energy policies of the two countries Wednesday at Indian…
Portage police seek suspected burglar
PORTAGE | Portage police spent much of Thursday searching for a suspected burglar who allegedly kicked open the door of a home Thursday mornin…
Asian carp surveillance ramping up in Illinois
CHICAGO | State and federal officials say they're stepping up efforts to track and test for Asian carp in Illinois waterways this summer.
Semi slams into Cal City home, killing driver
CALUMET CITY | A 37-year-old Georgia man was killed early Thursday when the semi he was driving slammed into a Calumet City home.
May 24, 2012 2:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Riverdale officials grant permit for proposed mega-church
RIVERDALE | The Village Board gave its approval late Wednesday to a conditional use permit that would allow for development of a mega-church o…
Say cheese! NASA Mars rover photographs own shadow
LOS ANGELES | Even robots like to have fun. NASA's rover on Mars showed off its playful side by snapping a picture of its own shadow. It's the…
May 24, 2012 12:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Lake Station man denies role in South Haven shooting
VALPARAISO | Lake Station resident Jason King told jurors Thursday morning he did not shoot a Gary resident Feb. 4, 2011, at The Warehouse bar…
Discount party store opens in Portage
PORTAGE | Party Masters, a full service discount party store, opened earlier this month at 6538 U.S. 6, next to the Dunkin Donuts in front of …
Testimony continues in suit over proposal for Dolton landfill on Chicago property
CHICAGO | A Cook County judge on Thursday heard testimony in a case that would annex Chicago property into Dolton to allow a controversial lan…
Steelworkers honoring 75th anniversary of Republic Steel protest
Members of the United Steelworkers and other labor organizations are hosting a public event Saturday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of th…
US Attorney Fitzgerald talks life after Chicago
CHICAGO | U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said Thursday he is 100 percent confident that leaving his post in Chicago after 11 years is the ri…
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