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More Bridge Worries for Northwest Indiana

INDOT hosts meeting on the Cline Avenue Bridge at Central High School in East Chicago, Indiana at 3:30 p.m.m today.

Posted on 2.9.2010 by Michael Puente

Private Patrols Aim to Curb Crime in Gary

Pilot program in Miller begins today.

Posted on 12.18.2009 by Michael Puente

Twice as Deadly: Chicago’s Race Gap in Breast Cancer Survival—A Special Program

American’s have made progress in achieving racial equality. But in Chicago one race gap has only been getting worse. Black women here are less likely to get cancer than white women, but much more likely to die of it.

Posted on 11.22.2009 by Gabriel Spitzer

Parole Office Causes A Stir In Northwest Indiana

The office opened 15 months ago. Some in town believe Indiana DOC should have notified town.

Posted on 10.6.2009 by Michael Puente

Gary May Lose Three Post Offices

Some residents upset with the plan.

Posted on 9.28.2009 by Michael Puente

Indiana Combats Identity Theft

But its new rules to obtain a driver's license isn't making everyone happy.

Posted on 8.3.2009 by Michael Puente

Gary Remembers Michael Jackson, The King of Pop

Hundreds came out to see his boyhood home after learning of stunning death.

Posted on 6.26.2009 by Michael Puente

Gary Crushed by Jackson's Death

Mayor says singer was biggest story to come out of Indiana.

Posted on 6.26.2009 by Michael Puente

Clouds of Racism Threaten Valparaiso

Six racial incidents in Valparaiso spark discussion.

Posted on 5.7.2009 by Michael Puente

Notre Dame Student Hit With Swine Flu

Person is fully recovered; did not visit Mexico recently.

Posted on 4.28.2009 by Michael Puente

Forum Focuses on Future of Northwest Indiana

Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission is hosting day-long event Saturday in Merrillville.

Posted on 12.5.2008 by Michael Puente

2008 Third Coast Festival Broadcast

Listen to the winners from the eighth annual Third Coast Festival/Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition.

Posted on 11.27.2008 by Delaney Hall

Fighting Words: Stories of Risk & Rebellion with Studs Terkel and Stuart Dybek

Writer Stuart Dybeck sits down with oral historian and Chicago legend, Studs Terkel.

Posted on 11.27.2008 by Breeze Richardson

Some Students Hesitate on Cash for Grades

We find out why Chicago Public Schools' new cash incentive program initially flopped at one school.

Posted on 11.26.2008 by Eilee Heikenen-Weiss

Gary Veterans Pay Tribute

They say Obama's victory makes day extra special.

Posted on 11.11.2008 by Michael Puente

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