Starting Thursday, August 1, NIPSCO and contracted crews from Aldridge Electric will be replacing existing static wire with new Optical Ground Wire (OPGW). This work will take place at the very top of existing electric transmission towers. A small...
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South Shore Line makes accommodations in regards to Lollapalooza attendees
The following South Shore Line service updates will be in effect to accommodate passengers attending Lollapalooza, taking place Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4 in Grant Park. As a reminder, bikes will not be permitted on South Shore...
La Porte Hospital announces August support groups and diabetes education opportunities
La Porte Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education and programs to the community, some free of charge. Classes are the following: Diabetes Support Group This free Diabetes Support Group provides a place for those with diabetes and their support...
La Porte Hospital announces support group meetings in August
La Porte Hospital is welcoming the community to the following support groups in August. Diabetes Support Group The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes for those with diabetes, as well...
New Firefighters Graduate From the MAAC
Graduating is not an easy feat, especially if you are from the rigorous 6 month MAAC(Multi Agency Academic Cooperative) firefighting course. 42 men and women from 11 different Region fire departments around the county started the MAAC class six...
Last Chance Summer Activities in the Region
Summer is flying by and before you know it, it will be time to buy the school supplies and get the kids ready to go back to school. But there’s still time to have some fun! We’ve created a list of places and activities around the Region for you...
South Shore Line accommodates for Taste of Chicago attendees
The following South Shore Line service updates will be in effect to accommodate passengers attending the Taste of Chicago taking place Wednesday, July 10 through Sunday, July 14 in Grant Park: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Alcohol will not be...
Historic Revocation Grant opens for applications
INDIANAPOLIS (July 3, 2019) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that the Historic Renovation Grant Program, is open to for applications and will be accepted until all funding is...
Hammond Police Department Recognizes Officer Enrique Cook
The Hammond Police Department celebrated Officer Enrique Cook’s friendship with 11-year-old Matthew Virden and Cook’s commitment to the Hammond community on July 2 at his Officer Recognition. Cook is an officer in the K-9 unit, which often...
Hammond Mayor to re-open Boy Scout Road
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that 136th Street in North Hammond, also known as Boy Scout Road, is expected to be completely re-opened to traffic on Wednesday, July 3. After concerns were raised at a Mayor’s Night Out about the...