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Portage man given another chance at leaving jail after messing up the last time, judge says
VALPARAISO — A 48-year-old Portage man was to be released from jail Friday after being sentenced, in part, on allegations of pointing a gun at a woman's head following an earlier release from jail. Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer accepted a plea from John Chalabis II to charges...
Gary man with pending rape case charged after drunkenly crashing into gate by federal courthouse
A Gary man was charged Monday after drunkenly crashing into a gate around 4 a.m. near the federal courthouse in Hammond, documents allege. Manuel Sotelo, 39, is charged with operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic offender, operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction within seven years, and two misdemeanors.
Southland/Northwest Indiana entertainment calendar
Here is a calendar of entertainment events happening in the Southland and Northwest Indiana. Brooks Sullivan: 8 p.m. at CG’s Comedy Club, 619 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. $20. (630) 410-8906. cgscomedyclub.com/. Rod Stewart Tribute starring Steve Bobbitt: 7:30 p.m. at The Lyric Theater, 12952 Western Ave., Chicago. $44.95. (708)...
Sheriff unveils fuselage repurposed as a training tower at Griffith/Merrillville airport
A mounted helicopter fuselage on the east side of the Griffith-Merrillville Airport is set to become the training backbone of the Lake County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit, Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. announced Thursday. Flanked by 13 businesses and trades who helped mount the department’s first helicopter – a 1965 Huey...
Davich: 'Let's go RailCats!' Our Region baseball team deserves more fans
Today’s column is the second in a summertime series featuring Region sites, attractions and destinations that may have been forgotten or never ventured. Two boisterous fans, both middle-aged men, sat behind home plate and yelled this to their team, the Gary SouthShore RailCats in the first inning of a game last Saturday.
Cougars rally past Gary SouthShore
The Kane County Cougars fought off a four-run deficit to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 10-6 in front of 5,208 Sunday at Northwestern Medicine Field. The Cougars scored their 10 runs over four innings and received clutch work from the bullpen. Down 4-1 in the fifth, the Cougars (37-27) did...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana gifts funds to Urban League of Northwest Indiana for groundbreaking Indiana University Northwest-affiliated scholarship
On the evening of Wednesday, July 17, representatives from the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Urban League of Northwest Indiana, and Indiana University (IU) Northwest gathered in the Hard Rock Casino's Jackson Family Tribute Gallery. The Hard Rock Casino presented Urban League with a $250,000 check that will be used to fund the all-new Do Well by Doing Good Scholarship Program. This program, which was established between Urban League and IU Northwest, will provide Gary high school graduates attending IU Northwest with crucial financial aid.
Tornado Confirmed in Cedar Lake to Crown Point Track During 48-Hour Storm
Crown Point, IN – The recent 48-hour storm system that affected the Midwest has been confirmed to have produced a tornado in the Cedar Lake to Crown Point area. The National Weather Service (NWS) provided this update following detailed damage assessments. According to the NWS, the tornado that hit...
Valpo Parks Announces Exciting Changes for the 46thAnnual Popcorn Panic!
Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce details and exciting changes for the 46th annual Popcorn Panic 5 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2024. This year's race promises a return to cherished traditions while offering fresh experiences for runners and walkers of all ages. "We've...
Grant’s Picnic Tables Building Success
Westville-based Grant’s Picnic Tables began as the dream of Grant Phares, who started making picnic tables when he was a junior in high school. He spent a lot of time learning how to continually make the tables better, and then decided he could turn the endeavor into a business.
Kankakee County, IL – Tornadoes Confirmed in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park Monday
Peotone, IL – The recent 48-hour storm system that swept through the Midwest has been confirmed to have produced tornadoes in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park. The National Weather Service (NWS) provided these updates following detailed damage assessments. According to the NWS, Peotone experienced an EF-0 tornado on July...
South Shore CVA welcomes thousands to the Region at NSA Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony
The 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series is underway and thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents celebrated with an Opening Ceremony parade and block party in downtown Crown Point. Hosted by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA), the NSA Fastpitch World Series features over 100 teams...
IU Northwest scholarship program established by Hard Rock Casino and The Urban League
Do Well by Doing Good’ scholarship program to benefit Gary-based high school students as they pursue their degrees at IU Northwest. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and The Urban League of Northwest Indiana have united to support local high school graduates in their pursuit of earning a degree from Indiana University Northwest.
St. John's basketball standout junior, RJ Luis, returns to court after surgery
It was a difficult debut season for RJ Luis with the St. John's basketball program but none of it was by his own doing. Luis suffered a broken hand in practice weeks before the season began, which was followed by a major flare up of chronic shin splints that sidelined him after just one game and limited his practice time through March.
Crossroads Chamber NWI Chamber Night brings communities throughout the Region together at the US Steel Yard
Approximately 350 members of chambers across Northwest Indiana (NWI) gathered together at the US Steel Yard Stadium for an exciting game. This is the first event of such caliber, with members from 14 chambers across the Region getting together to eat, watch a classic game, and connect. Crossroads Chamber, the...
Illinois Man Says He Was Fired From Trucking Company For Not Cutting His Dreadlocks Despite White Employees Being Allowed To Have White Hair
Drew Harvey, 26, of Crete, Illinois, was a recent hire at an Iowa trucking company, and he alleges that he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreadlocks. According to the Des Moines Register, Harvey traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for his new role with TMC Transportation. He began training on June 23, but he alleges that he was wrongfully terminated the following day due to his hairstyle.
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