Bronko’s owner plans new eatery near Crown Point’s Sportsplex
Four years after closing its doors at the Jewel shopping center on North Main Street and more than a decade after Hillary Clinton downed a shot of whiskey there during...
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Hammond, Crown Point work on renewed battle with devastating insect
First introduced around the Detroit area in 2002, the emerald ash borer continues to devastate trees across the country including in Hammond, where more than 100 mature trees at Harrison...
St. John police panel says misconduct investigation of chief should end
It started with a slap on the hand. It could end with the pounding of a gavel. The St. John Police Commission on Thursday passed a recommendation to the Town...
From parades to clover hunts, Southland Irish events are smilin’
“Craic?” is an Irish term for fun and entertainment. “What’s the craic?” is an Irish expression for “what’s happening?” What’s happening in March is plenty of fun and entertainment to...
53-home gated community planned in St. John
A gated community with homes in the $1 million-plus range is being proposed for St. John. Hickory Terrace would be located on the north side of 93rd Avenue across from...
Dogs rescued in Tennessee find area homes
Buckley is enjoying his new life in Dyer. It is a far cry from the conditions he and more than 100 other beagles endured in Tennessee. In August, HoundSong Rescue,...
St. Patrick’s Day is a season for performer Joe Cullen
Joe Cullen will be bringing a combination of ballads, folk songs, traditional Irish tunes and comedy Feb. 22 to the Carraig Pub at Gaelic Park. Cullen is well-known in the...
Forest Preserves of Will County course invites residents to be part of honey bee solution
Beekeeping is a profession that dates back thousands of years to ancient times, but it retains modern relevance as bees struggle for survival. The Forest Preserve District of Will County...
Mayor speaks and EPA listens: West Calumet to return as residential site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, following a statement by East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland, said Wednesday the former West Calumet Housing Complex will one day return to a residential development....
Winfield residents will face fines for tardy trash cans
Residents in Winfield who leave their trash cans out too long will soon face a fine. Complaints from some residents that people are leaving their trash cans by the curb...