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Sandhill cranes congregate in a coal ash pond next to R.M. Schahfer Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant, while it operates, Feb. 9, 2026, in Wheatfield, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

U.S. Rep. Mrvan introduces legislation against federal power plant orders

By Maya Wilkins

October 7, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

Mrvan introduced legislation to prevent utility consumers from paying costs for reopening or preventing the...

Magician Matt Kalita, left, and his daughter Mya frame iconic Chicago TV horror film host Svengoolie in this Oct. 5, 2019, photo at the Haunting Hammond festival in downtown Hammond, Indiana. Kalita will make his big-screen film premiere this fall, portraying a magician who changes history. (Matt Kalita/provided)

Of Notoriety: Michigan City magician ready for big screen; club reaches charity goal

By Philip Potempa

October 7, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Michigan City stage magician Matt Kalita has teamed with director Dean Christakis to complete their...

From left, Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, Police Chief Michael Candiano and City Attorney Dan Bartnicki explain how Portage police officers use Flock camera images and guardrails put in place to deter misuse of the system during a forum about the cameras Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Doug Ross/Post-Tribune)

Portage councilman wants Flock cameras shut off as conversation continues

By Doug Ross

October 7, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Portage Councilman Ferdinand Alvarez wants to get Flock cameras out of town. The city’s police...

Sundae Schoon, Porter County Director of Elections and Registration, explains the testing of ballots at the election test Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in preparation for the general election. Early voting starts Tuesday. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Officials test Porter County election equipment ahead of early voting

By Shelley Jones

October 2, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

Porter County voters can expect to move through the voting process faster than ever this...

Owls spend time in their nest at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva in 2015. To highlight local wildlife, the Geneva Natural Resources Committee has announced its inaugural bird photo contest. (Chuck Berman/baiduhai)

Geneva Natural Resources Committee sponsors bird photo contest

By Aurora Beacon-News

October 2, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

After Geneva was designated a Bird City Illinois community earlier this year, the city's Natural...

Lockport’s Hutsyn Timosciek (14) puts away a kill from the right side against Sandburg during a SouthWest Suburban Conference match in Lockport on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (James C. Svehla / Daily Southtown)

Lockport’s Hutsyn Timosciek, whose mother led Sandburg to state in soccer, powers up against mom’s alma mater

By Jeff Vorva

October 2, 2026 at 12:03 p.m.

Hutsyn Timosciek tallies 11 kills to lead Lockport to a 25-18, 25-22 SouthWest Suburban Conference...

A sign welcomes the Chicago Bears to Hammond on June 10, 2026, outside the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in the area of their possible stadium site. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field

By baiduhai

October 2, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

Arlington Heights? Indiana? Chicago? Here’s what to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier...

Toni Rosenthal-Claus walks the hay fields on her property, which s was handed down through her family. The Rosenthal Homestead in Crown Point is a sesquicentennial awardee in this year's Hoosier Homestead awards, which recognize generationally owned Hoosier family farms. The property tour took place on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

‘I’ve always wanted to be a farmer’: Indiana recognizes longstanding generational farms

By Shelley Jones

October 2, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.

The Rosenthal Homestead in Crown Point may be down to 20 acres, but it’s still...

St. Laurence's Adan Gutierrez (7) grabs the ball for a throw-in against De La Salle during a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Adan Gutierrez, who goes by his middle name Jett, flies around for 2 goals to rally undefeated St. Laurence

By Steve Millar

October 2, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Adan Gutierrez scores two goals over final 25 minutes as St. Laurence rallies to stay...

East Chicago man accused of fatally shooting another man

By Post-Tribune

October 2, 2026 at 9:28 a.m.

An East Chicago man is facing more than a dozen charges, including murder, in the...

Luis Sandoval didn’t volunteer for his new role. ‘I had my doubts.’ But Warren undoubtedly is better for it.

By Bobby Narang

October 2, 2026 at 8:09 a.m.

Luis Sandoval has overcome his uncertainty to help unbeaten Warren take control in the North...

4 injured in crash involving semi in Oak Brook

By Deanese Williams-Harris

October 2, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

Illinois State Police said four people were hospitalized Thursday night after two vehicles and a...

Crown Point's Lily Maldonado, left, stands with her older sister Sophia Maldonado after a Duneland Athletic Conference win over Merrillville in Crown Point on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Mandy Coppinger / Post-Tribune)

As Crown Point leans on standout Lily Maldonado, she can turn to her older sister, ‘who knows how to help me’

By Noah Poser

October 2, 2026 at 6:58 a.m.

Relationships with teammates is one of the keys to success for Lily Maldonado, who leads...