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Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County election board dismisses ADA complaint but could change future polling sites

October 1, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.

The Lake County election board dismissed an East Chicago School Board member’s ADA complaint, though it could change future polling sites.

Lake County election officials test voting machines on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County election officials put voting machines through their paces

September 29, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

After Tuesday’s board meeting, Lake County Election Board members and other employees conducted the second test of the year on the machines. The Board, along with voting machine vendor MicroVote...

Motorcyclists prepare to exit Wicker Memorial Park's east entrance onto Ridge Road for the 27th Annual Victory for Veterans Ride on September 27, 2026. The ride coincided with the reopening of the park, which lost more than 300 trees during the August 11 derecho. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Veterans motorcycle ride helps reopen Wicker Memorial Park

September 27, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

After the August 11 derecho felled more than 300 trees all over the park and golf course, it looked for a moment that the 27th annual ride wouldn't be possible....

Timothy Skimina, of Highland, speaks during the People's Town Hall held to discuss NIPSCO's accountability in the wake of rate hikes, storm damage and other issues at Trinity United Church of Christ in Gary, Indiana on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The town hall was sponsored by Power On NWI. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Extended storm outages, rate hikes heighten frustration with NIPSCO

September 25, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

Around 50 unhappy NIPSCO customers attended Thursday's town hall in which state lawmakers and other dignitaries called for utility reforms.

South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority president and CEO Phil Taillon is dwarfed by a graphic as discussion turns to the Chicago Bears coming to Indiana during the Lake County Advancement Conversation hosted by the the Legacy Foundation and the Lake County Advancement Committee at the South Shore Convention & Visitor Authority in Hammond, Indiana on Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Tourism chief: Northwest Indiana thankful for focus in Chicago Bears stadium search

September 24, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

No, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Phil Taillon still can’t tell you when the Chicago Bears are going to make their decision on where the new...

Riders take off from Wicker Memorial Park in Highland as part of the 24th annual Victory for Veterans ride on Sunday, September 24, 2023. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Wicker Park ready for veterans motorcycle ride after massive storm cleanup

September 21, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

Groundskeepers with the North Township Trustee’s Office, however, have worked nonstop to make the park safe for the more than 1,800 riders expected for Sunday's Victory for Veterans Memorial Ride...

Rebuilding Together volunteers react after successfully pushing down a rotted shed as the organization gathers to renovate homes in Merrillville on Saturday, September 19, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Merrillville residents grateful for repairs by Rebuilding Together volunteers

September 20, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Rebuilding Together volunteers spread out across Merrillville on Saturday for its Christmas in September Day, when the organization picks 10 to 12 people whose homes needs major repairs.

Munster students will make up missed days by shift from teacher-only days

September 16, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

The district is converting five previously scheduled Teacher Professional Development Days and Teacher Workdays, when students would not have been in school, into regular instructional days.

Indiana State Representative Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond, left, talks to constituents after the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Town Hall at the Hammond Sportsplex Saturday afternoon. The town hall was one of several the caucus will hold before the General Assembly heads back in January. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus pushing for utility accountability in 2027

September 14, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

Before the August 11 derecho hit, utilities legislation was already top-of-mind for the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.

An unabashed Green Bay Packers fan, former Lake County Councilwoman Bobbi Costa wears a cheese grater hat at her family's behest after the Chicago Bears beat the Packers last year. Costa was a legendary trash-talker when it came to football, according to her daughter. (Photo provided by Kris Sakelaris)

Former Hammond councilwoman Bobbi Costa, 88, remembered for her wit, Packer fandom

September 10, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

Former Hammond and Lake County councilwoman Bernadette “Bobbi” died suddenly August 30. She was 88.

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