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The line was getting longer around noon as voters and election officials go about their business on the first day of early voting at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point on Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Voters’ habits shift as early voting surges in Lake, Porter counties

By Maya Wilkins

October 31, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

Early voting in Lake and Porter counties is running ahead of the midterms four years...

Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad freight conductor Ryan Hochstein helps park rail cars with a delivery to a manufacturing yard Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Michigan City, Indiana. The freight line has been awarded a $2.88 million federal grant for track rehabilitation and other infrastructure work across northern Indiana and northeastern Illinois. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

South Shore Freight gets $2.88 million for track work

By Doug Ross

October 31, 2026 at 11:44 a.m.

South Shore Freight has been awarded a $2.88 million federal grant for track rehabilitation across...

Actress Liz Cloud in habit garb portrays “Sister” addressing her audience during a July 20, 2025, performance of Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan’s “Late Nite Catechism” at Theatre at the Center in Munster for the show’s 32nd anniversary, including an interactive blackboard exercise titled “Should They Be a Saint or No Longer a Saint?” (Philip Potempa/provided)

From the Farm: Event and recipe worthy of satisfying saints’ tastes

By Philip Potempa

October 30, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

I’ve dedicated this weekend’s Sunday column to the saints, with the idea floated to me...

A flag waves outside of the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Court news: judge weighs release in gambling ring; judicial applicants announced

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 21, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

JUDGE MULLS POSSIBLE GERODEMOS RELEASE IN GAMBLING RING A federal judge will soon decide if...

Access to Mount Baldy within Indiana Dunes National Park, shown Thursday, June 18, 2026, recently underwent a sand restoration project. The segment of U.S. 12 between Burns Harbor and Mount Baldy could become part of a scenic byway. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

RDA pushing forward on scenic byway status for U.S. 12
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By Doug Ross

October 21, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Turning a section of U.S. 12 into a scenic byway is gaining traction, with the...

People walk into the Indiana Statehouse, Feb. 26, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Ed Soliday faces two challengers for House District 4 seat

By Doug Ross

October 21, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

State Rep. Ed Soliday, a long-serving Republican, is facing two challengers this fall – Democrat...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council again postpones vote on several budget items

By Maya Wilkins

October 21, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

The deadline for 2027 budgets, tax rates and tax levies is Nov. 2, according to...

Local middle school students toss shovelfuls of dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aylesworth Middle School in Portage on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage breaks ground on first new school in nearly 50 years

By Doug Ross

October 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

The elementary school named for Wallace Aylesworth is gone, but a new middle school on...

As site work has proceeded at the Amazon Web Services data center project, nearby residents of Hobart's Eagle Creek subdivision are concerned about air quality from the release of particulate matter. (Jim Masters/Post-Tribune)

Hobart residents await judge’s ruling in data center case

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By Jim Masters

October 20, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

A trio of Hobart residents had their long-awaited day in court Monday and now await...

Lake County Democrats to hold caucus for three Gary council seats

By Maya Wilkins

October 20, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

The Democratic Party announced Monday that they'll have a caucus 6 p.m. Nov. 5 for...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Trump nominates Falvey as new federal judge in Northern District of Indiana

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 20, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon he has nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Falvey, who...

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...

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...