Shooting ordinance to get second chance with Lake Council
A new regulation passed by the Lake County Council regarding the discharging of a firearm that was shot down in January by the Lake County Board of Commissioners will go...
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Spat over respect, public information leads to councilman voting against Sheriff’s Department issues
An unfulfilled request for information led to a public debate over public information Tuesday between a new member of the Lake County Council and the County Sheriff. Councilman Charlie Brown,...
Crown Point subdivision expansion put on hold
Further development of the Summertree subdivision at 101st Avenue and Colorado Street that was annexed into Crown Point in November has been put on hold. Developers at Monday’s Plan Commission...
Tinley hotel donates shuttle bus to Make-A-Wish foundation
Shelley the Shuttle has departed Hilton Garden Inn Tinley Park for the last time. The van, which has been used since the hotel opened along Harlem Avenue 14 years ago,...
Former Hobart mayor drops bid; Lake Assessor to challenge Freeman-Wilson, others in Gary
A former mayor of Hobart dropped her bid to win back the city’s highest office, while the Lake County Assessor is looking to lead the city of Gary. The deadline...
St. John welcomes new council member, fills commission seats
St. John’s newest council member said the town has a strong foundation and her goal is to help maintain the strength of that foundation. Rose Hejl attended her first Town...
Republican Kristie Dressel files for Crown Point mayor nomination
Just days after she withdrew her re-election campaign as the city’s Clerk-Treasurer, Kristie Dressel announced Thursday that she is running for the Republican nomination to be mayor of Crown Point....
Is there a better cure for cabin fever than chocolate? Homewood aims to sweeten the season with Chocolate Fest
The Village of Homewood is offering a sweet relief to winter by hosting its 17th annual Chocolate Fest. Although the Homewood Chocolate Fest on Feb. 16 falls around the popular...
Clerk opts out of re-election bid in Crown Point
After serving one term at Crown Point’s Clerk-Treasurer, Kristie Dressel, announced Tuesday that she is withdrawing her re-election campaign and will throw her support behind fellow Republican Dave Benson. Dressel...
Chipotle debuts at growing Beacon Hill District in Crown Point
Crown Point’s Beacon Hill District continues its commercial growth with Monday’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the latest restaurant there, Chipotle Mexican Grill. Located at 10715 Broadway just west of Strack...