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Former Burns Harbor firefighter accused of sexual battery of fellow firefighter

October 27, 2025 at 1:51 p.m.

A man is no longer a Burns Harbor firefighter as he faces a felony sexual battery charge accusing him of groping another firefighter.

ICE files detainer on man accused in Portage fatal truck crash

October 23, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

An Illinois man who was involved in an Oct. 15 fatal crash in Portage now faces an immigration detainer filed against him.

Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Chesterton Utility Board wants to help improve town employee pay

October 21, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.

Chesterton's Utility Service Board plans to make a contribution to the town budget to help fund a pay raise for all town employees.

The Duneland School Corporation's administrative offices. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Duneland School Board approves $95.3 million budget for 2026

October 21, 2025 at 11:59 a.m.

The Duneland School Board approved its 2026 budget, which will be shaped in part by the outcome of the Nov. 4 referendum renewal vote.

Indiana state troopers witness a man shooting from a vehicle

October 20, 2025 at 2:27 p.m.

Two Indiana State troopers saw a muzzle flash from a passing car's window and heard three gunshots around Ind. 49 and U.S. 20 in Porter.

Students at Yost Elementary School in the Duneland School system board the buses at the end of school Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Duneland voters to decide on a referendum renewal that will shape financial future

October 18, 2025 at 12:17 p.m.

The Duneland School Corporation wants to stay ahead of potential financial challenges by asking voters to renew a referendum levy.

Illinois driver charged in fatal crash in Portage

October 16, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

An Illinois semi-truck driver faces felony charges that accuse him of aggressive driving that caused a fatal crash on U.S. 20 in Portage Wednesday afternoon, court documents show.

The former Chesterton Bicycle Station at 116 S. 4th St. will become part of the Chesterton Art Center. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Chesterton Art Center buys the former bike shop property

October 16, 2025 at 2:02 p.m.

The Chesterton Art Center is seizing an opportunity to expand by acquiring the former bicycle shop property across the street.

The covered sign that advertised the Spring House Inn complex, located across from the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Porter Town Council rejects rezoning for hotel and blocks sign use

October 16, 2025 at 8:52 a.m.

The town of Porter rejected a bid to rezone land on Ind. 49 for a hotel/restaurant, which could allow the owner to post an advertising sign.

Chesterton might consider cuts and raising fees in the future

October 14, 2025 at 10:24 a.m.

Chesterton town officials will have to consider potential cuts and fee increases to close the funding gap created by Senate Enrolled Act 1.

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