After decades of darkness, Gary’s streets are lighting up again
The city announced the launch of a $3.5 million project funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act to fix all city-owned streetlights by the end of 2025.
Month: January 2025
One injured in shooting at Burlington Coat Factory in Hobart; suspect at large
No one is in custody connected to the event, but police say there is “no active threat” to the area.
Defendant says DOC medical services insufficient to support quadriplegia
Staff at the Plainfield Correctional Facility have allegedly failed to provide David Garza, 23, with the 24-hour care he was promised when he was sentenced.
Major fuel spill closes section of Cline Avenue after semi topples
Officials said there is no timeline on when the road will reopen and said it would be difficult to get through the area while the cleanup continues.
Winfield town marshal on administrative leave pending disciplinary proceedings
Councilman Zack Beaver, who serves as the council’s public safety liaison, said that the town will soon be seeking applicants for a new marshal.
Lake County officials warn of second scam impersonating police
“The Lake County Sheriff’s Department and the Lake County Courts do not contact civilians by phone or by mail demanding payment for arrest warrants,” Martines said.
Adkins triumphs in crowded Calumet Township trustee caucus
The Gary council president came just two votes short of a majority in the first round of voting, winning handily on the second ballot.
Hobart councilman charged with Walmart food theft
“This still a(n) ongoing investigation and my attorney is handling it,” he said when contacted Friday by The Times.
Munster man awaits sentencing in mortgage scam targeting the elderly
“Diamond and the co-schemers targeted elderly victims in the Chicago area based on the amount of equity in their homes and their relative lack of financial sophistication,” according to the United States Attorney’s Office
Leave the gun, take the cannoli, eat the Godfather sandwich at Battista’s
Battista’s brings a new type of pizza, focaccia flatbread, and some Calabrian cold cut sandwiches, to the Cedar Lake dining scene.