WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday the partial government shutdown will last “as long as it takes” as closures entered a 12th day over his demands for billions of dollars from Congress to build a border wall with Mexico.
PORTAGE — Two Chicago men were caught in the act by police early Monday morning allegedly breaking into a west side liquor store.
GARY — Police said Wednesday a New Year’s Eve shooting that left a 22-year-old man dead appears to have been accidental.
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are sweeping into power this week on a campaign promise of improving government for ordinary Americans. But first, they’ll have to get government reopened from the partial shutdown.
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After two decades in business, Griffith’s largest retail store closes forever on Sunday, Jan. 6.
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GARY — The death of a 27-year-old man who suffered a gunshot wound after his car hit a tree in October has been ruled a suicide, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
The Whiting Elks Lodge held its annual Hoop Shoot contest. The winners will advance to the District Hoop Shoot on Jan. 6 in Plymouth. Winners are: 12-13 girls, Victoria Velez; 10-11 girls, Aleshka Alonso; 8-9 girls, Kylie Chambers; 8-9 boys,…