Craig Lyons

Northwest Indiana libraries want to block legislation that could lead to their budgets and tax levies being taken over by a county, city or town council. The Indiana Senate’s Local...

While Lake County’s two 911 dispatch centers have settled years of legal wrangling, only one remaining issue needs to be addressed: attorneys’ fees. The Lake County Council recently severed a...

The Lake County Council feted its longtime recording secretary who is retiring after 43 years working for county government. The County Council on Tuesday recognized Marilyn Garner, who is retiring...

The Lake County Council came out against proposed changes to Indiana’s payday lending laws Tuesday. Councilwoman Christine Cid, D-East Chicago, who sponsored a resolution against the bill, said it would...

A deal to sell Gary’s casinos won state approval Friday and could lead to Northwest Indiana’s first land-based casino. The Indiana Gaming Commission approved the sale of the Majestic Star...

The Lake County Council is considering a new policy that would cut down its workload. Councilman Charlie Brown, D-Gary, proposed a new policy that would allow departments to move money...

Lake County began a study to either repair three unsafe buildings at the fairgrounds, or determine if they must be demolished. The Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a contract...

A federal judge said that a new trial for a former Gary municipal employee convicted of using city money to buy computer equipment is not going to happen. Judge Philip...