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Indiana Supreme Court denies petition to transfer for convicted killer of Southport police officer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court recently denied the request to transfer the jurisdiction of the case surrounding the death of Southport police officer Aaron Allan. According to court documents recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court, Jason Brown initially challenged his murder conviction with the Indiana State Court of Appeals, an appeal that Brown […]
Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July
The stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond was full of people who’ve waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens, and that dream came true Wednesday. “Feels great, so, so great. So good to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new...
U.S. Customs, Border Protection approves proposal for sea cargo terminal in Indiana
PORTAGE, Ind. — Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that they have approved a proposal from the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to a news release, the approved proposal will create the only all-water container route to serve the […]
Buddy Walk returns for 26th year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The 26th Annual Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana (DSANI) Buddy Walk is returning to Parkview Field on Sept. 14. An acceptance and awareness walk, DSANI’s yearly event celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk is the...
Man kidnapped victim from River North bar strip, forced him to make ATM withdrawals en route to casino: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been charged with kidnapping another man from a popular River North bar district and forcing him to make ATM withdrawals as he drove the victim toward the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. The men never made it to the casino because the victim managed...
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
New Book – ‘Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor’ – Coming Soon
Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor, a new history of the area by author Joseph S. Pete. East Chicago, Indiana, was a melting pot. The Indiana Harbor neighborhood drew comparisons to Ellis Island as immigrants flocked from all over the world to work at its steel mills. Once home to more than one hundred nationalities, the “Workshop of America” made metal and many other products. Despite issues like pollution and political corruption, it earned the nickname “City of Champions,” winning state titles, sustaining a historic high school rivalry and producing greats like Gregg Popovich and Junior Bridgeman. Award-winning Region journalist and Lost Hammond, Indiana author Joseph S. Pete explores bygone landmarks like Washington and Roosevelt High Schools, Inland Steel Christmas parties, the zoo, Taco Joe’s, the Mademoiselle Shoppe, movie palaces, the gym where Michael Jordan played his first Bulls game and more.
Starbucks Coming Soon to Schererville
Starbucks will soon be brewing coffee in Schererville, IN with their second location. The popular coffee chain has recently executed a lease at 1902 US Highway 41, immediately adjacent to Basecamp Fitness on the Drive-thru endcap. Brett McDermott of Crown Point-based Latitude Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease negotiations....
Purdue University Northwest celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Fest
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee and the Office of Student Life hosted PNW Pride Fest on July 26 in recognition and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Around 130 attendees, including PNW students, faculty, and staff and community members, gathered in PNW’s Alumni Hall. Activities included...
NW INDIANA ER & HOSPITAL CELEBRATES FOUR SUCCESSFUL YEARS SERVING THE HAMMOND COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
This June, NW Indiana ER & Hospital, the community’s go-to hospital, proudly celebrated four years of providing exceptional medical services and setting a new standard of healthcare in the Hammond community and beyond. Four years ago, NW Indiana ER & Hospital opened its doors with the goal of creating...
Franciscan Health Dyer, Olympia Fields named Bariatric Centers of Excellence by Optum
Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields were both recently named Bariatric Centers of Excellence (COE) by Optum. Bariatric departments belonging to the Optum bariatric COE program perform more successful bariatric procedures than many other facilities nearby. The Optum COEs also have fewer complications and readmissions, with 15% lower mortality rates, 16% lower inpatient hospital readmission, 12% lower reoperation rate for bariatric procedures and $4,239 lower average cost per surgical episode.
Convicted felon sentenced again on gun charges in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria man has been sentenced to 55 months in prison, along with three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. 39-year-old Alan Collins was previously convicted of felony offenses in 2004 and 2005 in Cook County, along with two prior federal convictions for firearm possession in the Central Districts of Illinois in 2008 and 2014, according to the Department of Justice.
Nearly 60,000 people attend LaPorte's annual 4th of July parade
LAPORTE, Ind. (WSBT) — Indiana's largest 4th of July parade brought nearly 60,000 people to LaPorte Thursday morning. Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) attended as the Grand Marshall of the annual parade. The parade traveled down Lincolnway in LaPorte from east to west. Many people look forward to the event...
Sunset Grille supports Save the Dunes with rooftop firework viewing fundraiser
Sunset Grille hosted a rooftop fireworks viewing fundraiser for Save the Dunes on its rooftop cantina on Thursday, July 4. Sunset Grille’s location right on the beach of Lake Michigan made for an unforgettable viewing experience for all attendees. “It's a beautiful view. You can't get a better seat...
Blueberries off to Early Start
(La Porte, IN) - Summer is flying by. It’s already July… and it’s blueberry season.Dean Ott runs two blueberry farms in northern La Porte County. He says favorable weather recently has produced a bumper crop of good berries for their opening weekend. "We're pretty blue, I mean we're blue on varieties that are not normally blue at this time of year, said Ott. "which was great for people coming this past weekend. Normally it's just our early varieties in the first weekend, and people have to hunt and peck. Well, this past weekend they were picking the poundage. It was just a banner weekend, it really was."
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