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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....

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

By Doug Ross

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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

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...

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

Chuck Gardiner resigns from Munster Town Council, citing burnout
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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...