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Indiana Toll Road rates increase for some July 1
GRANGER, Ind. | The cost of driving on the Indiana Toll Road is going up for motorists not using transponders to pay.
Indiana Toll Road rates increase for some July 1
GRANGER, Ind. | The cost of driving on the Indiana Toll Road is going up for motorists not using transponders to pay.
Ill. special session expected to form pension committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are convening a special session as called for by Gov. Pat Quinn.
Gayety's Chocolate and Ice Cream partnering with Designer Desserts
SCHERERVILLE | Peter Manous knew his business needed something extra to stand out among the other ice cream shops in the region.
South Holland board OKs new rules for police to impound vehicles
SOUTH HOLLAND | The Village Board on Monday approved five new reasons for police to impound an automobile.
Watermelon stars in recipes from appetizers to desserts
With summer officially around the corner, it's the perfect time to celebrate one of America's favorite fruits.
Indiana Supreme Court OKs walkout fines for House Democrats
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a bid by House Democrats to rescind more than $100,000 in fines withheld from the…
Lake election officials shuffle precinct lines
CROWN POINT | Lake election officials voted Tuesday to eliminate nine old voting precincts and add four new ones across the county.
Gary gas stations cited for selling fake pot, police say
GARY | Two Gary Citgo gas stations were cited Tuesday for selling synthetic marijuana, Indiana State Excise Police said.
Griffith Council says no hearing for former cop chief
GRIFFITH | The Town Council on Tuesday said "no" to a second demand from Ron Kottka's lawyer to give the former police chief a hearing on his …
Work on 133rd Avenue closer after council action
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council gave first-reading approval to a lease agreement between the Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authorit…
Illiana's proposed tolls raise ire at Illinois meeting
PEOTONE | A specific route has not yet been chosen for the proposed Illiana Expressway, but the presumption it will be a toll road raised conc…
Hebron acts to prevent loss of water
HEBRON | It was only a $1,474 purchase, but it could prevent a 650,000-gallon water spill at the north end of town.
Elementary student suicide interventions discussed
VALPARAISO | There were 21 suicide interventions and assessments of elementary students in Valparaiso Community Schools last year, Becky Kirkp…
Hammond commission approves deal for brewpub at Oxbow Landing
HAMMOND | The city has secured a deal with the owners of a popular Illinois restaurant and brewery to build a second location at Interstate 80…
Group launches legal battle over relocation of Virgin Mary statue
ST. JOHN | A group hoping to keep a statue of the Virgin Mary in place on U.S. 41 has hired an attorney and plans to seek a restraining order…
Teens working at region projects have dual goals
CALUMET CITY | Jonathan Allen, of Alabama, and some 165 other teenagers are hoping their involvement this week in a religious project enables …
Investor proposals landing at Gary airport
The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority is so far imposing an information blackout on responses to its recent effort to line up inves…
Chihuahua is reported stolen from yard in Union Township
UNION TOWNSHIP | A black and white Chihuahua was reportedly stolen Monday afternoon from the rear yard of a home at 382 Sandalwood Drive.
State narrows in on substance that closed beaches
PORTER | State officials said Tuesday they think they know the source of the substance found floating in Lake Michigan on Monday that closed b…
Quinn, Illinois lawmakers plan pension talks into July
SPRINGFIELD | Unable to overcome a stalemate on the state's $97 billion pension crisis, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders are wo…
Porter County endowment pitched for hospital sale proceeds
VALPARAISO | Porter County Commissioner President John Evans has invited members of the County Council to attend an Aug. 6 meeting to discuss …
Valparaiso University grad takes risk to change career
Megan Marrs graduated from Purdue University-West Lafayette and had a good job at Valparaiso University. That's why when she decided to return…
Set up payments, delinquent Porter County taxpayers told
VALPARAISO | Porter County Treasurer Mike Bucko announced Tuesday his office is preparing for a fall tax sale, but delinquent property taxpaye…
Policeman's hand broken in altercation with suspect
PORTAGE | A Portage man is facing multiple charges after what started as a domestic incident Monday evening escalated into a fight with Portag…
Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture
BOSTON | Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
WASHINGTON | The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate…
Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
DETROIT | Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public …
D.201U board tables Crete-Monee AD decision
CRETE | Greg Schneider will have to wait a month to find out if he'll be Crete-Monee's athletic director after the District 201 School Board t…
3 charged in Ohio with enslaving mother, daughter
CLEVELAND | Three Ohioans are accused of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over two years.
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
KABUL, Afghanistan | The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of w…
Community earns high marks for women's health care
MUNSTER | Community Hospital ranked in the top 5 percent in the nation in women's health care, according to Healthgrades, which provides physi…
G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland | President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders took a united stance Tuesday on…
Car crashes into Sauk Village home
SAUK VILLAGE | A 21-year-old Sauk Village man crashed his car into a home there early Tuesday while the residents were asleep inside.
State cites Arcelor-Mittal for civil rights, ADA violations
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Civil Rights Commission issued a finding of probable cause against Arcelor-Mittal USA Burns Harbor for violations o…
House committee takes up tough immigration bill
WASHINGTON | A key committee in the Republican-led House moved Tuesday toward approving a tough enforcement-focused immigration bill, over obj…
House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
WASHINGTON | House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that wo…
Steel production falls 22,000 tons in Great Lakes states
Raw steel production in the country's Great Lakes region was about 665,000 tons in the week ending June 15, according to an American Iron and …
Bieber behind wheel as car hits man in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES | Video shows Justin Bieber running into a photographer with his white Ferrari in Hollywood, but police say there was no crime and…
Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
NEW YORK | Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.
Family health day to include 5K, fashion show
CHESTERTON | Fitness activities, music, fun and fashion will highlight Family Health/Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday at Indiana Dunes State Park.
Karzai: Afghan troops take lead to secure country
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan forces have taken over the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, President Hamid Kar…
Semi crashes through Bishop Ford center median
DOLTON | A semi tractor-trailer jackknifed on the northbound Bishop Ford Freeway at Sibley Boulevard early Tuesday, breaking through the cente…
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of com…
Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent
ATLANTA | Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says.
Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma
CHICAGO | Chicago's next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America's third-largest city.
Blackhawks suffer Game 3 curse
BOSTON | The bad news started for the Blackhawks before the puck dropped — and it never got any better.
School Board honors L.C. student-athletes
ST. JOHN | Lake Central High School athletics took center stage at Monday’s School Board meeting.
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