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Joseph S. Pete
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January 22, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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ZZ Top tribute act bringing sharp dressed act to Munster
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ZZ Top tribute act bringing sharp dressed act to Munster
A ZZ Top tribute act is going to bring the beards, blues and bass to Munster.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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Heavy metal band Lorna Shore to perform at Hard Rock Casino
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Heavy metal band Lorna Shore to perform at Hard Rock Casino
The heavy metal band Lorna Shore is coming to Gary as part of a global tour.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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Thank you to WBEZ for featuring the Lingering Island book from the University of Illinois Press I have an essay in.
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A new book makes the case for the Midwest’s literary might
“Lingering Inland: A Literary Tour of the Midwest” helps readers connect with places dear to the region’s writers.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:09 AM
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St. John-based Drive Clean Indiana got Indianapolis 500 Winner Hélio Castroneves to speak at breakfast
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St. John-based Drive Clean Indiana got Indianapolis 500 Winner Hélio Castroneves to speak at breakfast
St. John-based Drive Clean Indiana, which helps businesses and governments switch to cleaner-burning and electric vehicles, landed four-time Indianapolis 500 Winner Hélio Castroneves to deliver the ke...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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219 Day holiday to mark 10th anniversary this year, will again give away a car
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219 Day holiday to mark 10th anniversary this year, will again give away a car
219 Day, the local holiday celebrating steel mills, Zel's, lemon rice soup and all other things Region, will mark its 10th anniversary in Hammond next month.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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First-of-its-kind Amazon big-box store coming to south suburban Orland Park
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First-of-its-kind Amazon big-box store coming to south suburban Orland Park
Known for its one-click online shopping, Amazon is getting into the brick-and-mortar retail space in the south suburbs in a big way.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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Environmental group urges Region steel mills to invest in green technology to stay competitive amid global shifts
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Environmental group urges Region steel mills to invest in green technology to stay competitive amid global shifts
"Most residents are the descendants of steelworkers and have put up with the pollution in exchange for the good jobs provided," a GARD activist said. "But the steel industry is
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January 21, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Environmental group urges Region steel mills to invest in green technology to stay competitive amid global shifts
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Environmental group urges Region steel mills to invest in green technology to stay competitive amid global shifts
"Most residents are the descendants of steelworkers and have put up with the pollution in exchange for the good jobs provided," a GARD activist said. "But the steel industry is
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January 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Indiana Dunes State Park jacks up out-of-state admission fee by 67%
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Indiana Dunes State Park jacks up out-of-state admission fee by 67%
The entrance fee for out-of-state visitors jumped from $12 to $20 a carload at the Indiana Dunes State Park.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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Curt Cignetti built a champion at Indiana with what he knew — good players from his former school
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Curt Cignetti built a champion at Indiana with what he knew — good players from his former school
Curt Cignetti transformed Indiana's football program alongside 13 players who followed the coach from James Madison to Bloomington.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Northwest Indiana coaching legend Kirk Kennedy retires, ending 31-year career
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Northwest Indiana coaching legend Kirk Kennedy retires, ending 31-year career
Kirk Kennedy, the winningest active football coach in Northwest Indiana, has decided to call it a career after 31 seasons.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Chesterton chef sues employers over unpaid overtime
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Chesterton chef sues employers over unpaid overtime
A chef at a Chesterton restaurant is suing his employers, alleging he was misclassified and denied overtime pay.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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White Sox deal Luis Robert Jr. to Mets in exchange for Acuña brother
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White Sox deal Luis Robert Jr. to Mets in exchange for Acuña brother
The Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox. New York sent infielder Luisangel Acuña and a minor league pitcher to Chicago.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Merrillville schools move Friday to e-learning ahead of dangerous cold
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Merrillville schools move Friday to e-learning ahead of dangerous cold
With temperatures forecast as low as -14 degrees, Merrillville schools announced Friday will be an e-learning day to keep students safe.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Hoosiers receive hero's welcome in return to Bloomington as football national champions
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Hoosiers receive hero's welcome in return to Bloomington as football national champions
The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party Tuesday night, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Normal Block Entertainment moving to larger spot in Valpo
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Normal Block Entertainment moving to larger spot in Valpo
Normal Block Entertainment plans to move and more than triple its space at a new spot in Valparaiso.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Lake County Historical Society almost out of courthouse, looking for new home nwitimes.com/news/local/l...
Lake County Historical Society almost out of courthouse, looking for new home
The Lake County Historical Society is looking for a new home after being forced out of its longtime home in the Old Lake County Courthouse in downtown Crown Point.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Davich: 17 years ago today, my brother died. I'm still sorting my feelings. nwitimes.com/opinion/colu...
Davich: My sibling, your sibling: Sorting through love, loss and regrets
On Jan. 21, 2009, my brother died in a hospital ER after too many years of addictions that abused his 50-year-old body. I've been sorting through my conflicted feelings ever since.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Culver's opening up another Region location nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
Culver's opening up another Region location
A Culver's is under construction at 852 Thornapple Way in Valparaiso, Building and Code Enforcement Director Vicki Thrasher said.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Contract talks have begun between the USW and NIPSCO.
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NIPSCO, steelworkers head to the bargaining table
A new round of contract negotiations has started between NIPSCO and a steelworkers union representing utility employees across Indiana.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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Whiting's Junkyard T-shirt shop has seen a huge rush for championship gear after the Blackhawks, the Cubs, and now the Hoosiers won the title.
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Hoosiers’ historic title sends fans rushing for gear
From Whiting to Southlake Mall, IU championship gear is flying off shelves after the Hoosiers’ unbeaten title run.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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Michigan City bringing in consultant for brownfield grant redevelopment
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Michigan City bringing in consultant for brownfield grant redevelopment
An environmental consultant will help Michigan City redevelop brownfields impacted by petroleum and other hazardous substances.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Portofino Grill to close after 28 years
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Portofino Grill to close after 28 years
Portofino Grill at the Briar Leaf Golf Club in LaPorte will close since a developer bought the golf course and plans to turn it into housing.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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Ports of Indiana adds union leader to board, names new chief commercial officer
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Ports of Indiana adds union leader to board, names new chief commercial officer
The Ports of Indiana added a local union leader as a board member and hired a chief commercial officer.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:09 AM