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Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. looks at a map of north Hammond while discussing potential sites for a Chicago Bears stadium. He spoke Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, during the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Hammond economic development strong even as Chicago Bears stadium situation ‘changing every second’

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. told an audience gathered Friday that the city continues to...

Paul Nord blows releases smoke from bubbles as people look on during the Haunted Science Lab held at Valparaiso University Saturday, October 31, 2026. Nord, a technical specialist at the university, said he was dressed as “hobo Abe Lincoln.” (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Everybody loves it’: Science tricks offer a treat at Valparaiso University

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

Valparaiso University students and faculty made science experiments fun on Saturday during the annual Haunted...

Al Novreske, also known as Al the Crossing Guard, tries to wave to every passing school bus and motorist Monday, March 31, 2025, on Fifth Street in Chesterton. Driving around a stopped school bus has been illegal years, but enforcement was lagging. Now it’s picking up. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Cameras boost enforcement for school bus stop arm violations

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 3:42 p.m.

Driving around a stopped school bus has been illegal for years, but enforcement was lagging....

A South Shore Line train pulls into the Hammond Gateway station in late January. The South Shore Line hopes to create a backup dispatch center, one of the lessons learned from the Aug. 11 derecho. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line acting on lessons from Aug. 11 derecho

By Doug Ross

October 5, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

The South Shore Line hopes to create a backup dispatch center, one of the lessons...

Police: Three teens arrested in Gary after armed carjacking in Illinois

By Post-Tribune

October 5, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

Three teenage boys suspected in an armed carjacking in Illinois were arrested after fleeing from...

Hobart man arrested for threats, taken into custody without incident

By Post-Tribune

October 5, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

Police found more than a dozen firearms after they arrested a Hobart man following an...

Sheryl Dworkin, of Chicago, speaks with Neal Katyal following his appearance Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum in Westville. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

From terrorism to tariffs to ethics, former official offers insights on Supreme Court

By Doug Ross

October 5, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

Neal Katyal, a former acting solicitor general, offered his insights on the inner workings of...

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By Post-Tribune

October 5, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

Community news from around the region.

Pastor Kim Adams, with First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso, opens the We Make Indiana-hosted candidate forum with a prayer as candidates sit nearby on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County candidates offer views on NIPSCO, data centers, affordable housing

By Doug Ross

October 4, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

Porter County candidates for the Indiana House and Senate, and county offices, offered views on...

Candidates in District 19 differ on ways to fix property tax reform law

By Jim Masters

October 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The race for Indiana House District 19 pits five-term incumbent Rep. Julie Olthoff, R-Crown Point,...

Mrvan, Regnitz facing off for Northwest Indiana U.S. Congress seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 3, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

Incumbent Rep. Frank Mrvan is seeking another term while Republican Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz...

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

Two current deputy coroners vie to be the next Porter County coroner

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By Jim Woods

October 3, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

Porter County will have a new coroner in 2027 as two current deputies are vying...

Light pours through circular roof openings on the newly renovated seventh floor of Calumet College of St. Joseph's main academic building in Hammond, Indiana, June 4, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Cal College gets federal grant to build catering kitchen, wellness center

By Carole Carlson

October 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Calumet College of St. Joseph has won a $1.44 million grant from the U.S. Department...