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Bears Extend Stadium Site Search to Indiana
In Chicago, the Bears say they are expanding their search for a new stadium site - and extending it the northwest corner of the Hoosier state. In an online open letter to fans, Team President and CEO ...
Dec 18, 2025
South Shore Line Electric Train Testing on Monon Corridor
In Hammond and Munster, the South Shore Line says it is testing its electric passenger train on the new Monon Corridor this week. The testing is happening overnight, 7 pm to 3 am, December 15, 2025, t...
Dec 18, 2025
INDOT Northwest Update on U.S. 35 Project in La Porte
In La Porte County, INDOT Northwest says U.S. 35/Indiana Avenue in La Porte reopened last Friday December 12, 2025, after work this year that included reconstructing the intersection of U.S. 35 and Ki...
Dec 18, 2025
Efforts to Designate Calumet Region as National Heritage Area
Indiana U.S. Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks and Illinois U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have introduced legislation to designate Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in northwest India...
Dec 18, 2025
MAAC Foundation Celebrates Graduation of Volunteer Fire Academy
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation says it is celebrating the graduation of 41 Volunteer Fire Academy students this month. The graduates, who represent fire departments from across the Region, complet...
Dec 15, 2025
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Hosts Fix-It Fair with Library
The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County announces its next Fix-It Fair, a community-driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing. This free event will take place on Saturday, Jan...
Dec 15, 2025
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Hosts Fix-It Fair with Library
The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County announces its next Fix-It Fair, a community-driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing. This free event will take place on Saturday, Jan...
Dec 15, 2025
University of Saint Francis Acquires Leffler Academy
In northern Indiana, the University of Saint Francis recently announced the acquisition of Leffler Academy in Gas City, southwest of Fort Wayne. A news release said Leffler Academy at the University o...
Dec 15, 2025
Congressman Mrvan Announces COPS Grant Awards in NWI
Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan has announced federal grant awards in Northwest Indiana, including for the City of La Porte and River Forest Community School Corporation, under the Departme...
Dec 15, 2025
Liberty Township Launches Fire Station, Government Office Project
In Porter County, construction is underway on the new Liberty Township fire station and government office. Township leaders broke ground on the $4.5 million project in October. Officials say the new f...
Dec 11, 2025
