New Indiana septic rules are challenging for Lake Michigan towns A new rule enacted by the state is raising concerns because repairs are prohibited for existing dry well septic systems along Lake Michigan.
Merrillville residents grateful for repairs by Rebuilding Together volunteers By Michelle L. Quinn September 20, 2026 at 11:13 a.m. Rebuilding Together volunteers spread out across Merrillville on Saturday for its Christmas in September Day,...
Hobart Mayor lauds windfall payments for Amazon data center By Jim Masters September 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Josh Huddlestun detailed Hobart’s financial windfall and how the “economic impact payments” are being...
Experts: Federal energy regulatory actions will impact NWI By Maya Wilkins September 20, 2026 at 8:14 p.m. The EPA announced a repeal of greenhouse gas emissions requirements for power plants, while a...
Lake County official says mail-in voting will proceed as usual By Maya Wilkins September 20, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Lake County will continue to accept mail-in ballots for the November general election after the...
Legally blind woman, guide dog visit Indiana Dunes National Park By Doug Ross September 19, 2026 at 4:41 p.m. Jackie Schiemann enjoyed wading in Lake Michigan on Friday at Indiana Dunes National Park’s Portage...
Week 5 recap: How Chicagoland high school football teams fared By baiduhai September 19, 2026 at 4:38 p.m. Here's how Chicagoland high school football teams fared in Week 5 of play.
HVAC issues, flooding keep East Chicago school closed By Carole Carlson September 19, 2026 at 1:53 p.m. The timeline for students to return to storm-damaged Lincoln Elementary is mid-to-late October, School City...
Region leaders offer lessons from Aug. 11 derecho By Doug Ross September 19, 2026 at 12:14 p.m. Northwest Indiana leaders expressed frustration and offered lessons to learn from the Aug. 11 derecho...
‘Huge plays’ by 5-foot-7 wide receiver Stetson Sullivan highlight Andrean’s big win over Hobart By Michael Osipoff September 19, 2026 at 12:09 p.m. Sophomore wide receiver Stetson Sullivan makes six catches for 79 yards and three touchdowns during...
From the Farm: Second first lady Abigail Adams pushed education and equality for all By Philip Potempa September 18, 2026 at 5:21 p.m. Martha Washington, at age 70, just before she died in 1802, ordered her staff at...