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Bailey, Schick challenge Nieshalla in Indiana State Comptroller race

By Post-Tribune

November 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Porter County Clerk Jessica Bailey and Chesterton management consultant John Schick are challenging Indiana State...

One of the seven projects that received grants as part of the Legacy Foundation's "Love Where You Live" initiative was the Hammond Optimist Lake proposal, which will convert an underutilized lake area near Interstate 94 and Kennedy Avenue into an area with boardwalks, an over-water walking feature, a paved loop trail, a fishing pier, a canoe/kayak launch, and an event plaza. (Rendering provided by Legacy Foundation)

Legacy Foundation announces ‘Love Where You Live’ grant recipients

By Post-Tribune

November 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The projects are designed to revitalize parks and create gathering hubs and vibrant public spaces,...

Nayada Adams of Aurora and her son Ny’Jon Collins, 4, get ready to trick-or-treat inside Wilder Park on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, during the city of Aurora's annual Halloween celebration. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Aurora Halloween bash offers sweet way to get some extra candy

By David Sharos

November 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Free candy, giveaways, music from a DJ, dancing and more were offered during the city...

A roadside memorial for Saelor Guistolisi of Crown Point was set up the evening of Sunday, June 22, 2025, near U.S. 12 and Waverly Road. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Judge tells man to honor memory of Crown Point woman he killed by turning his life around

By Jim Woods

October 20, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

A judge challenged Austin Emery Thornton during his sentencing for reckless driving that killed an...

Evanston Township High School Marching Band members head into the auditorium to perform at their annual Band Day event on Oct. 19, 2026. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)

Parents call for change after racial slurs mar Evanston-New Trier football game: ‘It’s abhorrent’

By Claire Murphy

October 20, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Parents, students expressed outrage that racial, homophobic slurs directed at Evanston Township students at a...

Indiana State Police Spokesman Sgt. Glen Fifield, center, explains charges the department brought against Heather Ann Textor Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, as Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter, left; Sgt. Joe White, center right and Det. Brandon Bohling, right, watch. Textor, of Lowell, has been charged with 42 felonies for crafting false expungements. Textor's attorney asked for and received a gag order in the case Tuesday. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Judge grants gag order on expungement fraud case at defense’s request

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

A judge granted a defense lawyer motion Tuesday for a gag order in a high-profile...

Munster Town Hall (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Chuck Gardiner resigns from Munster Town Council, citing burnout

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 20, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Councilman Chuck Gardiner, R-3, announced at Monday night’s council meeting that he’s stepping down after...

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 interim superintendent is pursuing a plan to close Lincolnwood Elementary School, pictured, and Dewey Elementary to help the district eliminate its deficit. Lincolnwood School, on the 2600 block of Colfax Street in Evanston, is shown on Nov. 18, 2025 (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Dewey, Lincolnwood Elementary on chopping block in Evanston District 65’s $20 million cutbacks

By Claire Murphy

October 20, 2026 at 12:58 p.m.

Administrators said the $20 million in proposed cuts includes closing 2 schools, end of childcare...

A mural shows Vincent Sherrod and Kristen Pierce-Sherrod on the wall of Harold’s Chicken in Markham on Sept. 8, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Origin of CEO’s ‘will’ at center of family’s ownership squabble over Harold’s Chicken brand

By Sam Charles

October 20, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

More than 10 months after the CEO of Harold’s Chicken Shack died, the effort to...

The sign outside the Easton Park subdivision in Chesterton. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Developer and Chesterton dispute who caused Easton Park flooding

By Jim Woods

October 20, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

The town of Chesterton and a developer are more entrenched in their standoff over who...

A Mundelein police officer documents the inside of a vehicle outside of a home along the 200 block of Wellington Avenue, Oct. 19, 2026, where five people were discovered shot to death on Sunday night. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Antioch man killed parents, son and girlfriend in Mundelein house, police say

By Joseph States

October 20, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

An Antioch man left several suicide notes before fatally shooting his parents, his son, his...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Newcomer, political veteran vie for Porter County Commissioners seat

By Shelley Jones

October 20, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.

The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat pits political...

Alderperson Joseph Steinfels asks questions during a discussion of a historic survey of Park Ridge homes at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting. (Jesse Wright/ For the Pioneer Press)

Park Ridge officials hear argument for preservation district

By Jesse Wright

October 20, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.

A month after the city of Park Ridge voted to put a moratorium on establishing...