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Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

By Post-Tribune

October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat

By Anna Ortiz

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...

Saxiphonist Damico Brown performs at the Gary Metro Center Station as part of the Arts on the Move program, a partnership between the Gary Public Transportation Corporation and the Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Replacing the downtown station has advanced to the next stage. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Metro Station replacement advances with architect search

By Doug Ross

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is starting the search for an architect to replace...

The sign outside Easton Park in Chesterton. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Developer fined $7,250 as Easton Park stop-work order remains

By Jim Woods

September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Easton Park subdivision's developer remains under a stop-work order in Chesterton and now faces an...

Paletero’s cart from Reina de Sabores Paleteria, c. 1980, is one of the items on display in the Aqui en Chicago exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. (Chicago History Museum/gift of Reina de Sabores Paleteria)

Chicago History Museum curator to discuss inclusion and representation at Oak Park River Forest Museum

By Myrna Petlicki

September 22, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

Chicago History Museum curator Elena Gonzales will discuss the new exhibit Aqui en Chicago at...

Assistance League of Chicagoland West member Laura Morse reads to Operation School Bell Early Read Aloud participants. It's one of the programs the 30-year-old service organization operates in communities such as Hinsdale, Hodgkins, La Grange, Western Springs and Countryside. (Assistance League of Chicagoland West)

Hinsdale’s Assistance League of Chicagoland West marks 30 years of helping

By Chuck Fieldman

September 22, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

Hinsdale-based Assistance League of Chicagoland West marks 30 years of efforts to 'address unmet needs...

City Development Manager Drew Awsumb discusses Park Ridge's current affordable housing policies at the city council meeting Sept. 21. (Jesse Wright/ for the Pioneer Press)

Park Ridge revisits affordable housing policy ahead of 2029 deadline

By Jesse Wright

September 22, 2026 at 10:26 a.m.

Park Ridge city leaders began discussing the city’s affordable housing compliance at the Sept. 21...

J.J. Weinberg, wearing a Bob Ross wig, discusses his painting of a man wearing a “Make America Paint Again” hat in support of public broadcasting. Weinberg had his art on display Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in downtown Valparaiso as he invited others to support restoring federal funding for public broadcasting. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso resident planning second Million Bob March for PBS

By Doug Ross

September 22, 2026 at 10:25 a.m.

J.J. Weinberg is planning a second Million Bob Ross march in Washington, D.C., even though...

The Aurora Historical Society's upcoming gala fundraiser will feature a theme honoring the era of Googie-style architecture and signage, like the Northgate Shopping Center sign in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Aurora Historical Society to celebrate 120th anniversary at gala with Space Age theme

By David Sharos

September 22, 2026 at 9:59 a.m.

The Aurora Historical Society is going back to the future to celebrate its 120th anniversary...

Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and Week 5 top players for Lake County

By Steve Reaven

September 22, 2026 at 8:36 a.m.

No. 1 Antioch's Ethan Patel and No. 2 Wauconda's Cashton Silton are the players of...

Kailey Skurka’s hunt for career milestone is only part of legacy at Lake Central, where ‘she’ll be remembered’

By Noah Poser

September 22, 2026 at 7:44 a.m.

Lake Central senior outside hitter Kailey Skurka needs just 51 kills to reach 1,000 in...

IC Catholic assistant Matt Bowen and his son Grant Bowen

With offers from top 8 teams in AP football poll, IC Catholic’s Grant Bowen leans on dad, a ‘great resource’

By Matt Le Cren

September 22, 2026 at 7:21 a.m.

IC Catholic junior Grant Bowen, whose father, Matt, played in the NFL, is a dominant...

Wauconda’s Jarren Cooley may be new to football. But they go together ‘like peanut butter and jelly.’

By Steve Reaven

September 22, 2026 at 6:37 a.m.

Jarren Cooley's quick transformation from complete novice to seasoned cornerback for undefeated Wauconda is impressive.