Category Archives: Our Communities

In Gary, the city says Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has committed a $500,000 contribution to support the design and construction of the new Gary Animal Care facility, matching the $500,000 in Ame...

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) says it is launching a regional initiative to advance the designation of U.S. 12 as a scenic byway along the southern shore of Lake Michigan....

Ports of Indiana says it has opened its first international trade office in Ireland to grow cargo shipments and support the launch of a direct Europe-to-Indiana container service. The office will be b...

In Valparaiso, the city has announced 14 new grants in the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, totaling more than $106,000. Projects include tree plantings, entry beautification, and more. "S...

In Newton County, a stretch of U.S. 24 between Kentland and Goodland will be closed for over a week starting on or after this Monday March 23, 2026. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) sa...

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says State Road 2 will be closed west of Lowell for about a month for water main installation. The closure on State Road 2 will be from...

In Crown Point, the city's lighted, nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at dusk Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the downtown square. Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main st...

The National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago at its website says a single supercell thunderstorm "was responsible for a family of tornadoes" that struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana the even...

The National Weather Service says March 8-14, 2026, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Officials say a statewide test tornado drill will be conducted Tuesday March 10, 2026. Here is a lin...

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a new work zone initiative called Project Greenlight. INDOT says when worn with a high visibility vest, a specific type of wearable light...