In Lake County, the University of Chicago Medicine says it is expanding its Crown Point facility. The 130,000 square foot building will undergo a nearly 7,500 square-foot expansion that includes 18 new exam rooms and a new X-ray unit, as well as an additional operating room, two procedure rooms and five pre/postsurgica...

In Valparaiso, the city is inviting the public to an open house to hear an update, review concepts and share input on a master plan for the development of the city's east side, between 500 North / Burlington Beach Road and County Road 400 North / Vale Park Road, east of State Road 49. The open house is scheduled for We...

In Michigan City, the Barker Mansion says it has broken ground on the future Barker Depot Museum, and it will include a 1902 Nickel Plate Road freight car that was built nearby. A news release says the historic railcar was originally built in Michigan City by the Haskell & Barker Car Company, which operated on Waba...

In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation says its first responder training campus is expanding. The campus, which opened in 2017, provides access for all first responders - EMT personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and K9 officers - to train at its state-of-the-art facility on Montdale Park Drive in Valparaiso a...

In Jasper and White counties, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says all lanes of southbound Interstate 65 will be closed for a time Wednesday night October 29, 2025. A news release from INDOT says starting around 10 pm, crews will close southbound I-65 between U.S. 24 and U.S. 231 near Remington to remo...

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is encouraging Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season. A news release said no additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. Flu season typically runs from October t...

In Region business news, a new report says U.S. Steel has a $1.8 billion impact on the Hoosier state while supporting more than 8,400 jobs statewide. The company recently released the findings of its first-ever economic impact report for Indiana, demonstrating its role in advancing the state's economy, workforce, and c...

In Crown Point, Franciscan Health says demolition is slated to begin as early as this week on portions of their former hospital campus on South Main Street. In early July 2025, Franciscan Health announced the former bed tower and part of the first floor of the main hospital building would be torn down as part of the ov...

In Valparaiso, Valparaiso University and Harper College say they have signed an articulation agreement providing a new pathway for future engineers to earn their bachelor's degree. The announcement said the agreement guarantees acceptance into the Valparaiso University College of Engineering for students that earn thei...

In Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department announces the launch of its first official website. The department said the milestone marks a major step forward in its commitment to public service, transparency, and modern communication. The website features direct contact options, information about it...