Near-death experience prompts search for treatments for rare diseases Even as a medical student, Dr. David Fajgenbaum took the “physician, heal thyself” adage literally. It saved his life.
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...
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...
Crown Point’s Ariana Schutt, whose brother stars in football, ascends like rocket: ‘She’s just taken off’ By Noah Poser October 21, 2026 at 6:58 a.m. Junior forward Ariana Schutt has relied on more than speed to score 13 goals, which...
Strong El Niño delays peak fall foliage in Chicago, brings forecast for warmer winter By Finnegan Belleau October 22, 2026 at 1:33 p.m. Temperature plays a crucial role in when and how trees change color, experts say, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chuck Gardiner resigns from Munster Town Council, citing burnout 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...