Bears look to bolster confidence after consecutive losses
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Whether it’s due to a leaking defense or quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s ill-advised throws into pass coverage, the Bears are in need of a confidence infusion.
Month: October 2018
Southlake Mall Cinnabon closed only temporarily
Lovers of cinnamon rolls and other ooey-gooey sweets and sugary baked goods shouldn’t panic.
Byzantine Church: Priest was not attacked as he had claimed; child sex abuse accusations now being investigated
MERRILLVILLE — The Byzantine Catholic Church now is denying the Rev. Basil Hutsko was attacked Aug. 20 over allegations of child sex abuse while praying at the altar at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church.
Sheriff’s detective seeks tips in Wheatfield woman’s hit-and-run death
WHEATFIELD — Jasper County sheriff officials say they are still seeking tips after a 19-year-old Wheatfield woman was found dead in a hit-and-run accident Aug. 13 along Ind. 49 just days after she was first reported missing by her mother.
Podcast: Union Street Hoops (Valley Predictions)
The Missouri Valley Conference preseason awards are out and Valparaiso is picked to finish seventh in the league this season. Listen to the latest episode of Union Street Hoops as Valparaiso beat reporter Paul Oren breaks down his Valley predictions…
Bridge project to close portion of Calumet Avenue in Hammond
Calumet Avenue between Michigan and Sibley streets will be closed Thursday and Friday for an Indiana Department of Transportation bridge project.
Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply
Donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this fall, especially after Hurricane Florence and subsequent flooding forced the cancellation of more than 6,000 blood and platelet donations last month.
Griffith man pleads guilty to allegations he threatened to kill police, the president
CROWN POINT — A 36-year-old military veteran pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony intimidation for threatening on social media to kill police and the president, Lake Criminal Court records show.
Fish fries in Northwest Indiana
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Restaurant Scene: Visit Tzatziki for a taste of Greece
Fans of Greek specialties will want to schedule a visit to Tzatziki Greek Street Food.