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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...

Second man charged in fatal Gary robbery gone bad

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Jermaine Robinson, 20, of Gary, was charged Friday with murder, attempted armed robbery and attempted...

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

Petalas challenged by Deane in Lake County Treasurer’s race

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 30, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Lake County Treasurer John Petalas, who started his career as the Town of Merrillville’s Clerk-Treasurer,...

Popeye the Sailor and his character friends, including girlfriend Olive Oil, hamburger-chomping pal Wimpy, bully Brutus and others, were first introduced in the Thimble Theater newspaper comic strip starting in 1929, created by cartoonist E.C. Segar, who was born and raised in Chester, Illinois. (King Features Syndicate/provided)

From the Farm: Delicious ‘hamburger soup’ great for celebrating Wimpy’s 95th birthday

By Philip Potempa

October 23, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

I’ve mentioned in previous columns, as well as in my original “From the Farm” cookbook...

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

DOJ to send election monitors to Lake, Marion counties in Indiana
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By Maya Wilkins

October 23, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

Lake County Elections Director Michelle Fajman said the U.S. Department of Justice would send monitors...

Gary resident Sheila Harris died late Saturday night after she mistakenly drove her car into a contaminated body of water near Buffington Harbor. (Photo provided by the family of Sheila Harris)

‘The life of the party’: Family remembers Gary woman who died after driving into contaminated water

By Maya Wilkins

October 23, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

The family is mourning 75-year-old Sheila Harris, who died after driving her vehicle into contaminated...

Hobart man charged with attempted kidnapping

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 23, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

A Hobart man is facing charges after two boys said he approached them on Sept....

Mighty Earth Indiana director Mike Olesas holds a sign steady as volunteers gather to assemble an outdoor portrait gallery in Gary's Gateway Park to highlight the need for green steelmaking in the region on Thursday, October 22, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Outdoor art gallery featuring lives impacted by steel opens Saturday in Gary

By Maya Wilkins

October 23, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Local organizations are partnering to showcase an exhibit feature 20 portraits of those who live...

The U.S. Steel Gary Works plant operates May 28, 2026, along Lake Michigan in Gary. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gary advocacy group, ELPC notify U.S. Steel of intent to sue

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By Maya Wilkins

October 23, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Gary Advocates for Responsible Development sent a Notice of Intent to sue U.S. Steel Gary...

Worship news: Walking prayer group, candy fest and more

By Post-Tribune

October 23, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

Worship news from around the region.

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

Tyler Bridges hopes to replace Michael Aylesworth in 11th House District

By Doug Ross

October 23, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

Democrat Tyler Bridges is challenging state Rep. Michael Aylesworth for the 11th District seat in...

Chicago man gets 70 years in 14-year-old teen’s death in Whiting

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 22, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

An Indiana judge sentenced a Chicago man Thursday to 70 years in prison for killing...

Hammond officer accused of causing fatal crash while speeding, after consuming alcohol

By Post-Tribune

October 22, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Alonso Jose Lopez, 34, of Hammond, is charged with causing death while operating a vehicle...