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June 15, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

At least 29 tornadoes ripped across Illinois and Northwest Indiana last week, according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service.

June 15, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

Indiana Dunes National Park reopened Mount Baldy to the public on Monday.

June 13, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

Sand + Steel Art Fest, at Central Park Plaza, is a joint venture of Valparaiso Events and Valparaiso Creative Council.

June 11, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

A parent told the Valparaiso School Board she hoped to hear more about Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's appearance as guest speaker at a career fair.

June 11, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Construction has already begun for the new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Portage, but ground was ceremonially broken Wednesday.

June 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Valparaiso School Board is in contract negotiations with a finalist to succeed Superintendent Jim McCall.

June 9, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The Valparaiso School Board Monday put a policy on cellphones on hold. A state law banning cellphone use in schools takes effect July 1.

June 7, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta promised a new comprehensive plan for Portage when he ran for office in 2023, and now that process has begun.

June 4, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

Portage City Attorney Dan Bortnicki will take another shot at an ordinance that would prohibit discharging weapons in the city.

June 3, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Aylesworth Elementary School students and staff in Portage went through all the last lasts Wednesday.

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