The city expects to spend a total of $10 million on the project, a majority of which will come from its recently approved 1% food and beverage tax.
According to court documents, the several months long investigation included an undercover officer from Indiana State Excise Police purchasing beer on separate occasions at the “Iron Horse Saloon.”
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SOUTH HAVEN — A 26-year-old local man, who had two outstanding warrants for resisting law enforcement, now faces a third resisting charge after leading Porter County police on a foot chase through a residential area Thursday, according to the arrest report.
Thousand flocked to Tinley Park’s Caribbean Block Party July 20-21 at Zabrocki Plaza to enjoy food, games, rides and music from country to rock to oldies on the East and West stages. Pizza and hot dogs and desserts were among the fare available with plentiful beverages.
"Deputies secured the immediate area, including evacuating the store and clearing the parking lot," according to police.
"The homeowner arrived and encountered the criminals inside," according to police.
Fellow bicyclist who first responded to fatal crash on 73rd Avenue in Schererville erects a "ghost bike" to warn bikers and motorists of dangerous intersection.
Ross Dress for Less just opened a new store in Valparaiso.
"That’s when he noticed that (the southbound vehicle had started to turn) and make its way toward him, so he put his arms out to prevent the accident and ended up getting struck by the front bumper," according to police.
The site of one of the world's oldest industries will become home to one of the newest.
"There is simply no basis in fact for legal claims against Mr. (Speros) Batistatos by SSCVA for either fraud or unjust enrichment in this matter," according to his legal filing.
Yes, there was some rain and hot weather, but the 12th running of Bluegrass Festival in Frankfort played on. The festival drew an estimated 12,000 people during the two-day event July 13-14 with plenty of bands and performers picking and grinning. The entertainment included renowned artists …
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He is also accused of injuring a nurse and threatening to kill the officials and family members.
Artists Corey Hagelberg and Madeline Winter will exhibit at a Miller gallery.
WOW Fest will again bring gospel music to the Lake Michigan beach in East Chicago.
Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Lobster Fest and crab leg feasts may continue. Red Lobster has a buyer that is looking to pull it out of bankruptcy court.
Questions about the Chicago Bears’ depth at edge rusher after Montez Sweat are fair, but the answers could be in house.
Another brick-and-mortar retailer with a footprint in the Region is in serious trouble.
Overall, 4-Hers agreed, cows are gentle giants.
Gas prices spiked over $4 a gallon in much of Northwest Indiana after last week's storms caused a power outage at ExxonMobil's refinery in Joliet.
Anyone knowing of his whereabouts is encouraged to contact LaPorte Police Cpl. Adam Jaskowiak at 219-362-9446, extension 2134 or by email at ajaskowiak@lpcitypd.com.
"While completing a check of the business, police located cut holes in the drywall between this business and Kay Jewelers," police said.
The reduced lanes will be in place between U.S. 20 and Ind. 49 through late November, Chesterton officials said.
"The occupants of the semi and the second passenger vehicles were all okay, refusing medical treatment," he said.
Basil, tomatoes, zucchini, peaches and more are popping up all over the new TradeWinds garden at its main campus in Merrillville.
One of the Region's spookiest stories will again by the subject of a movie.
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"Recent severe storms in Northwest Indiana have unfortunately led to a rise in ruse burglaries and home repair scams," Griffith police said.
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The Gary School Board approved the hiring of three new district administrators during its meeting on Wednesday.
Byron Barnes, 21, was found guilty Thursday of murdering Tyrae Hayes, 25, the man whom he believed killed his close friend in November 2021.
A gas main break occurred on Friday afternoon in the Providence Towns Neighborhood, officials with the Town of Lowell said in a statement.
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Chesterton's Rob Czarniecki and Illiana Christian's Isaac VanderWoude join Times Player of the Year Griffin Tobias on the All-Area team.
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