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A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains by offering some new promotions. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line wants to train kids early with Kit the Fox

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains...

Portage City Hall

User Upload Caption: Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Ave.

Portage considering $60.9 million budget for 2027; final budget will be less

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The Portage City Council is considering a $60.9 million proposed budget for 2027. The final...

The Valparaiso Police Department. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Police: One dead after overnight shooting in Valparaiso, two in custody

By Post-Tribune

October 10, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

One person is dead and two people are in custody after a fatal shooting and...

Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, owner of Capri restaurant in Burr Ridge, leaves the Hammond Federal Courthouse following a hearing in an alleged illegal gambling ring case on May 14, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Alleged betting ring leader’s hearing delayed, while co-defendant gets looser release terms

By Maya Wilkins

September 10, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

The alleged leader of a Northwest Indiana gambling ring must wait one week before action...

Daughters of the American Revolution William Henry Harrison chapter member Mary Sparks rakes leaves from graves as members of the organization and other volunteers gather to clean up damage from recent storms at Chesterton Cemetery on Thursday, September 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Volunteers aid post-storm Chesterton Cemetery cleanup

By Doug Ross

September 10, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

Chesterton Cemetery Manager Chery Bachman can’t even begin to put a dollar value on the...

Gary woman fatally hit boyfriend with car, documents allege

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 10, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

Ashley D. Taylor, 34, is charged with murder, aggravated battery, causing death when operating a...

Court briefs: Daughter of couple taken by ICE pleads guilty to obstruction

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 9, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

Sarai Carrillo, 25, signed a plea deal filed Aug. 25 in the U.S. District Court...

Attendees point out features of the proposed data centers, located south of 61st Avenue and east of Colorado Street, on a handout given out during an informational session at the Hobart Community Center in Hobart, Indiana Monday July 14, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart delays final approval of Amazon data center plat

By Jim Masters

September 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

According to Hobart City Engineer Alex Metz, the revisions include recording a legal description for...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Judge denies man’s request to dismiss charges in 1994 attempted murder case
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By Jim Woods

September 9, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Fred R. Pewitt, after serving more than 30 years on a murder and kidnapping conviction...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

‘Perfect storm’ contributed to why Lake County 911 calls went unanswered on Aug. 27

By Maya Wilkins

September 9, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Lake County Commissioner Mike Repay said 911 dispatch scheduled maintenance needs to be communicated through...

An unabashed Green Bay Packers fan, former Lake County Councilwoman Bobbi Costa wears a cheese grater hat at her family's behest after the Chicago Bears beat the Packers last year. Costa was a legendary trash-talker when it came to football, according to her daughter. (Photo provided by Kris Sakelaris)

Former Hammond councilwoman Bobbi Costa, 88, remembered for her wit, Packer fandom

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 10, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

Former Hammond and Lake County councilwoman Bernadette “Bobbi” died suddenly August 30. She was 88.

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, center, Gary/Chicago International Airport chairman Tom Collins Jr., on left, and Gary Common Council president Linda Barnes-Caldwell laugh together after cutting the ribbon on the airport's newly-constructed air cargo campus on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

New $24 million cargo hub opens at Gary airport

By Carole Carlson

September 9, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The Gary/Chicago International Airport planted its flag in the cargo business Tuesday atop a $24...

Portage doesn’t want land saved for future park

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By Doug Ross

September 9, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

Developer Mel Gore set aside two acres for a park in his Cardinal Crossing subdivision...