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The Indiana Toll Road crosses Wolf Lake in the general area of the Chicago Bears' proposed stadium location in Hammond on Feb. 25, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Lake and Porter officials in Indiana wait and see on taxes for potential Bears stadium

May 10, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears are still mulling their stadium options in Hammond and Arlington Heights, so Lake and Porter county officials have some time to approve taxes as part of the...

The Indiana Statehouse, as seen on January 4, 2021. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Experts say Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer lost reelection due to endorsements and ads

May 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Experts say the Indiana Senate redistricting vote was the number one issue driving Trump to support the challengers to sitting senators and the number one issue raised in the challengers’...

Jerry Williams, a Major with the Indiana State Police, speaks during a forum held by the Miller Citizen's Corporation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for Lake County sheriff candidates. Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Sheriff Democratic primary: ISP Major Williams claims victory, other candidates concede

May 7, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday for Lake County Sheriff in a six-candidate race.

At left, Trevor De Vries. At right, James "Jay" Starkey. (Photos provided by Trevor De Vries and James "Jay" Starkey)

Indiana State Senate primaries: Trevor De Vries and Jim Starkey topple Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer

May 6, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Incumbent State Senators Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer appear headed for defeat after Tuesday's Republican primary.

Democratic candidate for Lake County Sheriff Jerry Williams, a Major with the Indiana State Police, speaks during a forum held by the Miller Citizen's Corporation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Jerry Williams leads crowded Lake County Sheriff Democratic primary

May 5, 2026 at 10:13 p.m.

Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams was leading Tuesday night in a six-candidate race for the Democratic nomination for Lake County Sheriff.

At right, James "Jay" Starkey. At left, State Senator Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, speaks during a town hall at Lowell High School regarding a proposed data center east of Lowell on April 16, 2026. (Photo provided by James "Jay" Starkey and Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Senate District 6 race: James Starkey leads over State Sen. Rick Niemeyer

May 5, 2026 at 9:49 p.m.

James (Jay) Starkey was in the lead Tuesday night over incumbent State Senator Rick Niemeyer in the Republican primary for the State Senate District 6 race.

At left, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland. At right, Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz. (Kyle Telechan and Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

US Rep. District 1 race: Frank Mrvan, Barb Regnitz will face off in fall

May 6, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan was leading in the Democratic primary and Porter County Board of Commissioners Barb Regnitz was leading in the Republican primary Tuesday for U.S. Representative in Indiana’s...

Voters line up to cast ballots on the first day of early voting Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration voting location in Crown Point. Lake and Porter County officials reported a record number of voters during early in-person voting for the 2026 primary election. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Early in-person voting for Tuesday’s Indiana primary soars in Lake and Porter counties

May 4, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Lake and Porter County officials reported a record number of voters casting ballots during early voting for the 2026 primary election.

Gas prices rose to more than $5 per gallon in some parts of Indiana this week, and time is running out on Gov. Mike Braun’s gas tax holiday. Braun is pictured Marh 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana gas prices surge one week before Gov. Braun can renew tax holiday

May 5, 2026 at 9:33 a.m.

Gas prices rose to more than $5 per gallon in some parts of Indiana this week, and time is running out on Gov. Mike Braun’s gas tax holiday.

FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. O’Malley speaks during a press conference at the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond, Indiana on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Nearly half the defendants get bond in Northwest Indiana gambling ring

May 2, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

Some of the 22 people indicted in a wide-ranging gambling and extortion ring operating out of restaurants in Merrillville and Hobart are in the process of being released on bond...

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