DIYers set to attend Slimers in the City 2 at Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
The slime trend continues to grow and a convention celebrating the brightly colored, DIY toy is coming to the Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn. Slimers in the City 2 on Feb. 16...
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Former Hobart mayor, others file to primary with just days to go
One former Lake County mayor is hoping to get back her seat while most others are running unopposed as of Friday. The deadline to file for the May election is...
Dancing Marlin’s ‘Heartini’ raises money for a good cause, but it’s only available in February
If you walk into Dancing Marlin in Frankfort this month and order a certain drink, it will benefit the entire Southland. All proceeds from the restaurant’s “Heartini” beverage will be...
Marshal, county officer rescue horse stuck in tree in Winfield
Winfield Town Marshal Dan Ball has experienced a lot in his 31 years as a law enforcement officer. But until Wednesday he has never had to rescue a horse stuck...
Training day prepares school staff for ‘situations none of us really want to think about’ in District 205
Staff at Thornton Township High Schools District 205 underwent training Monday that some have called depressing and unfortunate. And necessary. The district held its first ALICE training session at Thornwood,...
‘People’s State of the City’ yields discussion of job opportunities, criminal justice in Gary
More than 40 Gary residents attended a forum Saturday on topics ranging from jobs to the justice system. Sponsored by Black Lives Matter NWI – Gary and the Gary Christ...
New council members welcomed in St. John
The St. John Town Council welcomed its newest members at its first meeting of the year on Thursday. Republican Gerald Swets won the election in November to fill the seat...
As hunting licenses go unsold in Indiana, officials and advocates look for answers
Indiana officials are looking for ways to encourage more women and youth to become game hunters as the state continues to issue a declining number of hunting licenses. The state's...
Dueling Pianos shows are coming to Flossmoor, Minooka and Lockport
A form of entertainment with roots going back to the Ragtime era in the late 1890s is coming to the Southland. Windy City Dueling Pianos, which has upcoming shows in...
Hammond to define role of council president
On Jan. 28 the Hammond City Council will consider an ordinance that makes more clear the responsibilities of the council president. The ordinance was first introduced by Councilwoman Janet Venecz...