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GARY, Ind. - A 34-year-old man was killed and two others, including a teenager, were wounded in a Friday shooting in Gary, Indiana, authorities said. The incident occurred at 5:43 p.m. Friday in the 3500 block of Massachusetts Street. Police found three people with gunshot injuries at the scene –...

COOK COUNTY, IL – A former cemetery employee has been charged with multiple felonies after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found she secretly pocketed more than $100,000 from payments for funeral expenses, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Sheriff’s Police Detectives launched an investigation after...

There’s a moment when a forkful of perfect biscuits and gravy hovers before your mouth, steam rising with the aroma of peppery sausage, and you realize some life decisions are simply correct. At Peggy Sue’s Diner in Chesterton, Indiana, that moment happens with delightful regularity. You know you’ve...

Early in the morning outside Cook County Jail, a group of new detainees stepped out of a Chicago police wagon and walked bleary-eyed into the bright sunlight before lining up inside against a brick wall. Brought in from the police districts, the men were among the newest bookings to the jail, where they would wait until a judge ruled on whether they would be admitted or released while their ...

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police officers responding to large groups of dirt bikes driving recklessly made multiple arrests over the Easter weekend, police said in a statement released on Saturday afternoon. "We will not tolerate this type of behavior," a Saturday post on the St. Louis Metropolitan Police...

On April 18, 2025, the Lowell Police Department was dispatched to Country Lanes, 1900 Lucas Parkway, in reference to a fight in which a patron had struck another patron over the head with a pool cue. According to court documents, the LPD arrived at the business and observed the victim...

LANSING, Ill. – Lansing Cleanup Day 2025 brought neighbors together to pick up litter around town— but we also uncovered a few wild surprises along the way. The crews assigned to the field west of K&G Fashion Superstore — including a team from The Lansing Journal — reflected on making a difference, serving the community, and finding various treasures among the trash.

Festival Park was packed on Saturday, April 19, as families lined up for the annual City of Hobart Easter egg hunt. Kids 12 and under had the opportunity to pick up over 12,000 eggs scattered throughout the park thanks to the efforts of the Hobart Parks Department. On top of the usual prizes like candy, each egg had the chance to reward its picker with one of the many donated prizes.

Two people were killed Saturday in area accidents. A 40-year-old man was killed Saturday morning when the SUV he was driving hit a building on Chicago’s Near North Side. Police said the driver and another 40-year-old man were inside a Chevrolet SUV traveling eastbound on the 100 block of Superior Street when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a building.

A Grundy County grand jury indicted a Cook County man on three felony charges this week. Abraham Jaromahum, 32, of Chicago was charged with the Unlawful Delivery of Meth between 15 and 100 grams, a class X felony, Unlawful Possession of Meth between 15 and 100 grams, a class one felony and for the unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a class three felony.

On the afternoon of Saturday, April 19, the Michigan City Special Events, Michigan City Police Department (MCPD), Michigan City Fire Department, and Michigan City Department of Parks and Recreation hosted the city’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fedder’s Alley in Washington Park. Over 1,000 Michigan City residents attended this event free of charge. The sponsors included Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Horizon Bank, Bay Logistics, Washington Park Zoo, and the Albanese Candy Factory. Captain Ed’s Furniture Showroom also donated over 10,000 pieces of candy for the Easter eggs.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The Barker Mansion will be hosting a three-part speaker series presented by Indiana Landmarks. These three presentations will be offering in-depth architectural heritage of Indiana. It will also cover Michigan City's architecture landscape as well. The three presentations will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday,...

A bill that would allow Indiana lawmakers to explore welcoming in Illinois counties who wish to secede from their state is headed to the governor’s desk. On Thursday, Indiana House Bill 1008 passed its final legislative hurdle when the measure was approved by the House, which signed off on amendments from the state’s Senate.

Living in a home environment that matches your needs and your budget can help you thrive. It’s key to aging well. “Where you live as you age can have a substantial impact on your quality of life,” says the National Council on Agingopens a new window. While most older adults prefer to age in place, finances and the need for support can sometimes make this challenging.

LANSING, Ill. (March 10, 2025) – Eight representatives from Lansing School District 158 attended the Illinois Directors of Student Activities State Convention in Oakbrook Terrace. Each person received an IDSA Award, with District 158 winning across all seven categories sponsored by the organization. “This was an outstanding showing by...

MURRAY, Ky. -- The Murray State Racers secured the outright 2025 Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship with a pair of match wins at UNI and Drake over the weekend and are ready to compete as the No. 1 seed at the MVC championship this weekend at the Valparaiso Tennis Complex in Valparaiso, Indiana.

LANSING, Ill. – The Easter forecast includes periods of rain and drizzle in the morning, and winds picking up in the afternoon. High temp: 64 degrees. THE FINE PRINT (Sorry, we have to do this) PERMISSIONS. By submitting photos to The Lansing Journal, you are affirming that the content...

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hanover Central). They put the hurt on the Mooresville Pioneers with a sharp 19-8 win on Saturday. With that victory, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 6.9 runs per game. Ian Flores...

LANSING, Ill. – Trustee Jerry Zeldenrust delivered a heartfelt farewell speech honoring Mayor Patty Eidam at the April 15, 2025, Lansing Village Board meeting. Eidam’s two terms come to an end in May when the newly elected mayor, Brian Hardy, and his team from the Lansing First Party are installed.

Valparaiso came out on top against Franklin Community on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run first inning. The Vikings walked away with a 10-7 win over the Grizzly Cubs. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings. Zach Troxel looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings...