Valparaiso councilman lashes out over HRC chair’s comments July 28, 2026 at 12:06 p.m. Valparaiso’s Human Relations Council came under attack by Councilman Jack Pupillo, who said he is concerned about the group’s political neutrality.
Straight-line winds blamed for June 24 freight train derailment July 27, 2026 at 2:44 p.m. Severe weather has been determined the cause of a June 24 derailment that cost the South Shore Line “several million dollars.”
Peace Run stops in Portage on 10,000-mile journey across USA July 27, 2026 at 1:51 p.m. Members of the Portage Boys & Girls Club learned that peace isn’t just something that happens between nations. It begins within each of us.
New study: Data centers have big economic impact on area July 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A new study on data center economics shows hyperscale data centers have outsized impact on the local economy.
Portage RDC to repackage Halas Harbor site on city’s north side July 25, 2026 at 2:09 p.m. Now that the Chicago Bears have scorned Portage’s bid to build a stadium, the Redevelopment Commission will repackage the site for other developers.
Valparaiso school contract puts former superintendent on retainer July 24, 2026 at 11:01 a.m. Former Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall is on a $3,000-a-month contract to advise new Superintendent Brian Smith.
South Shore Line energized by Illinois Central’s electrification 100 years ago July 23, 2026 at 1:31 p.m. This weekend’s Pullman Railroad Days marks a celebration of a century-old decision that brought about a boom in ridership for the South Shore Line.
NWI activist Deb Chubb dies; remembered as fighter for civil rights July 23, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Political activist Deborah “Deb” Chubb, who died Tuesday of cancer, is being remembered as a vigorous champion of civil rights.
‘A new chapter’: New Valparaiso superintendent meets community leaders July 22, 2026 at 12:29 p.m. New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith has been going out into the community to become more familiar with it.
Porter County Fair opens Thursday; preparations nearly done July 21, 2026 at 2:54 p.m. Finishing touches were being added Tuesday in advance of Thursday’s opening of the 173rd Porter County Fair.