South Shore Line’s limited service expected to last two more weeks July 8, 2026 at 9:44 a.m. Repairs are underway to the South Shore Line’s infrastructure damaged by a June 24 freight train derailment near the East Chicago station.
RDA seeks bids to raze two major buildings in Gary: City Methodist Church and St. Mary’s Hospital July 7, 2026 at 3:27 p.m. The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is seeking bids to raze City Methodist Church and St. Mary’s Hospital in Gary.
Portage planners tighten restrictions for data center locations July 7, 2026 at 4:24 p.m. The Portage Plan Commission voted Monday to create a new technology center zone to restrict where data centers can be located.
South Shore Line adds extra trains as altered schedule continues July 4, 2026 at 2:31 p.m. Extra South Shore Line trains will begin operating Monday while the railroad continues to operate on a holiday/weekend schedule.
‘America is on a roll’: Portage parade draws 10,000 for nation’s 250th July 7, 2026 at 8:33 a.m. An estimated 10,000 people turned out Saturday to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a large parade in Portage.
Northwest Indiana seen as a factor in Revolutionary War July 3, 2026 at 3:59 p.m. When the Continental Congress delegates signed the declaration 250 years ago, Northwest Indiana was largely a bystander. However, it did play a role in the Revolutionary War.
The American Revolution: ‘History is connected to so many things’ July 3, 2026 at 3:37 p.m. So what would Northwest Indiana be like if the Declaration of Independence had never been signed?
Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project leader stresses need for water safety training July 2, 2026 at 4:42 p.m. Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project Executive Director Dave Benjamin offered warnings about water safety given the recent heat.
Portage seeks input on Central Avenue rebuild plan July 2, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. Construction of the Central Avenue west rebuild in Portage is still three years away, but public comment is being accepted now.
Portage Mayor Austin Bonta urges NIPSCO to meet with public on infrastructure, reliability July 1, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. Portage Mayor Austin Bonta used his “bully pulpit” to invite NIPSCO to a public meeting for a presentation on infrastructure and reliability.