Craig Lyons

A Republican legislator who lost his re-election bid is still weighing whether to seek a recount. Democrat Chris Chyung, of Dyer, beat incumbent Republican Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, during the...

A jury convicted a Lake County councilman on Wednesday of two misdemeanor charges, but he was deemed not guilty on other felony offenses. Jamal Washington, of Merrillville, was found guilty...

The victim in the criminal case against Lake County Councilman Jamal Washington testified that the allegations against him are true but she never wanted to pursue the case. The victim,...

The Lake County Council is nearly ready vote on new regulations for shooting ranges near residential areas. The County Council on Tuesday continued to advance ordinances to regulate the discharge...

A federal judge on Thursday denied a Whiting man’s request to dismiss charges he illegally dismantled a Hammond railroad bridge and sold it for scrap. Kenneth Morrison, of T&K Metals,...

White Lodging says that its proposed $350 million development will only proceed if the Lake County Council passes a food and beverage tax to subsidize the project. Deno Yiankes, president...

Lake County incumbents fared well during Tuesday’s election with most retaining their offices, according to preliminary vote totals. Most Lake County elected officials were unopposed during this year’s election. Fourth...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing a plan to clean up contaminated land in East Chicago, and city officials are eyeing the site for a new development. The EPA...

The Lake County Jail is moving to a private service food service, a move that could net nearly $1 million in annual savings. The Lake County Board of Commissioners on...