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U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, gestures during a roundtable to discuss current challenges related to Medicaid at Porter-Starke Services on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Valparaiso. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Mrvan: DHS should scrap plans for Merrillville detention center

February 7, 2026 at 8:18 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, on Thursday sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressing his opposition to a proposed immigrant detention center in Merrillville.

Lake Sheriff’s officer back on duty after OWI arrest

February 4, 2026 at 7:22 p.m.

A Lake County Policeman who was arrested after traveling in excess of 100 mph while under the influence of alcohol last month returned to work Wednesday after the department “addressed...

Claire Hasara, 19, cries while looking over a memorial to Alex Pretti during a candlelight vigil held in his honor in Crown Point, Indiana Friday Jan. 30, 2026. Hasara, of Rensselaer, joined than 20 people gathered to honor Pretti who ho was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis last Saturday.(Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Vigil honors slain VA nurse Alex Pretti, his care for those in need

January 31, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

After the clergy offered praise and comfort to a group mourning Alex Pretti’s death, a Merrillville man pulled the scarf from his face and jacket hood from his head in...

A City of Gary rendering shows the proposed Chicago Bears stadium, promenade and entertainment district. (City of Gary)

Indiana unions: Chicago Bears stadium bill cuts us out

January 29, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

While Northwest Indiana waits to see whether the Chicago Bears choose it for its new stadium, labor leaders are waiting to hear if the trades get to be involved at...

Members of the Top 20 II Dance and Mentoring Program perform an interpretive dance during the East Chicago Branch NAACP's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon on Monday, January 19, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

EC NAACP marks comeback with MLK event, commitment to justice

January 19, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

The newly minted East Chicago chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People wasn’t kidding when its organizers said they were going to throw a celebration.

Purdue University Northwest law professor Shontrai Irving gave the keynote address at the Hammond campus's MLK celebration on Thursday, January 15, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

PNW professor urges public to embrace fullness of King’s message

January 19, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

While much of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work urged people to speak out strongly and clearly against injustice, Shontrai Irving learned that sometimes, silence carries the message further.

Members of the newly-reinstated NAACP East Chicago Chapter gather at Greater Destiny Bible Church in East Chicago on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Revived East Chicago NAACP ready to tackle “fierce urgency of now”

January 18, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

With more than 300 people expected for its inaugural MLK event Monday, the newly reformed East Chicago branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is ready...

The Merrillville Municipal Complex on Broadway is pictured in this 2021 file photo. (Joe Puchek / Post-Tribune)

Merrillville officials say it’s difficult to stop a potential ICE warehouse

January 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Merrillville officials don’t want a deportation processing center any more than its residents do, but if it does come, there probably isn’t much they can do to stop it.

Winfield Town Hall. (Deborah Laverty/for Post-Tribune)

Winfield officials criticize bill that would allow developer to de-annex parcel

January 14, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

The Winfield Town Council has called legislation drafted by State Senator Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, a "perversion of the entire concept of home rule." Winfield officials, in a news release posted...

One arrested after SWAT callout in Portage

January 12, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

The Portage SWAT Team arrested a California man after he “wore out his welcome” at a relative’s house Sunday afternoon.

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