From a 1907 fire station to historic homes along Michigan Avenue, Preserve Historic LaPorte's holiday home tour offers a glimpse into the city's architectural past in December.
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Ford, one of the bi-state Calumet Region's largest industrial employers, reported a $2 billion profit in the third quarter.
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NIPSCO customers could get $90 in electric bill credits over 18 months under a proposal funded by revenue from data center development.
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Nearly 1,000 people are buried in Valparaiso's Old City Cemetery. A guided tour will share the stories of pioneers, veterans and community leaders.
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A Gary woman faces five felony charges after allegedly striking her child's father with a car following an argument, according to court records.
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Finward Bancorp, the parent company of Peoples Bank, reported a $1.4 million profit in the third quarter.
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Union Township schools are among the seven districts in Northwest Indiana to ask voters to approve their referendum. Here's what they are asking for and why.
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MUNSTER — Munster closed its regular season with its most lopsided win of the year.
CEDAR LAKE — The Lowell volleyball team's season ended Thursday, 10/15, with a 25-20, 25-13, 25-15 loss to Illiana Christian in a Class 3A Sectional 18 quarterfinal at Hanover Central.
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MUNSTER — Munster closed its regular season with its most lopsided win of the year.
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CEDAR LAKE — The Lowell volleyball team's season ended Thursday, 10/15, with a 25-20, 25-13, 25-15 loss to Illiana Christian in a Class 3A Sectional 18 quarterfinal at Hanover Central.
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SOUTH BEND — The Illiana Christian girls soccer team's postseason run ended in the Class 2A regional semifinals.
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