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East Chicago administrators charged after storming into student’s home for stolen items

December 31, 2024 at 3:24 p.m.

Three East Chicago Central High School administrators have been charged with residential entry after storming into a student’s home to demand items the student and two friends stole from the...

Darren Washington speaks during a caucus to fill the at-large Gary Common Council seat vacated when Mike Brown moved to the position of Lake County Clerk in Gary, Indiana Saturday August 20, 2022. Washington won and is now putting himself in the running for Calumet Township Trustee after Kim Robinson's resignation amidst a federal guilty plea. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Four candidates lined up so far for Calumet Township Trustee caucus

December 31, 2024 at 1:58 p.m.

Four people have expressed interest in running for Calumet Township Trustee so far to replace former Trustee Kim Robinson, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court last week....

Jimmy Carter in the Chicago area on Nov. 9, 1982. (Sally Good/baiduhai)

Jimmy Carter’s legacy: ‘What is reflected over decades was what an honorable, decent man he was’

December 31, 2024 at 3:13 p.m.

President Jimmy Carter, who endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term, will be remembered for his humanitarian efforts, said Indiana University professor emeritus of political science Marjorie Hershey and local...

Lake County Commissioner Michael Repay, D-3rd, was sworn in on Dec. 27, 2024, by Lake County Circuit Court Judge Marrisa McDermott. His 6-year-old daughter Vivian attended the ceremony with him. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County commissioner, surveyor and recorder take oath of office after winning reelection

December 29, 2024 at 3:57 p.m.

Three Democratic Lake County officials were sworn in Friday by Lake County Circuit Court Judge Marissa McDermott after winning reelection in November.

Former Calumet Township Trustee Kim Robinson, pictured on Dec. 11, 2018, resigned and submitted a guilty plea in federal court on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. A caucus is scheduled for next month to select her replacement.

Leadership roles shift in Calumet Township office following Kim Robinson’s guilty plea, resignation

December 26, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

Leadership changes in the Calumet Township office have started and will continue into the new year after former Trustee Kim Robinson pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges and resigned from...

Lake County Government Center, Crown Point. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council approved zoning change for first energy storage facility in county

December 25, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.

The Lake County Council approved a zoning change for a parcel of land in unincorporated Lake County for an energy storage facility.

Calumet Township Trustee Kim Robinson, speaks during the North Township board meeting on the request by Griffith to join the township, Dec. 11, 2018. (Suzanne Tennant/Post Tribune)

Kim Robinson may face probation for using Calumet Township funds for her Gary rent

December 24, 2024 at 12:30 a.m.

Federal prosecutors alleged that ex-Calumet Township Trustee Kim Robinson used $11,200 in township funds to pay her Gary rent.

Lake County councilman Randy Niemeyer sings the national anthem during an event to honor veterans at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County, Ind. Republican Party chairman tapped to serve on Trump transition team

December 22, 2024 at 9:49 a.m.

As Trump's incoming second administration takes shape, former federal officials are noting the differences in approach as nominees and appointees get up to speed. Lake County GOP Chairman and Councilman...

Indiana Democrat Sen. Shelli Yoder speaks before legislators at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Democrats selected her as Senate minority leader after new sexual misconduct allegations surfaced about Sen. Greg Taylor. (AP Photo/Arleigh Rodgers)

Senate Dems caucus votes in new leadership amid more allegations against Sen. Greg Taylor

December 19, 2024 at 3:32 p.m.

Sen. Shelli Yoder will replace Sen. Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, as Senate minority leader after the public learned about three more women who accused Taylor of sexual misconduct.

Dan Spitale, of Hammond, votes during the caucus to replace State Sen. Frank Mrvan at the Wicker Park Social Center in Highland, Indiana Saturday February 5, 2022. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Election Board renews contracts, listens to precinct location concerns

December 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration signaled support for renewing contracts with Knowink and Micovote Tuesday, but final approval will come from the Lake County Board of Commissioners.

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