Category Archives: Our Communities
Silhavy Road Closure in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Silhavy Road is scheduled to be closed between U.S. 30 and Boilermaker Court for about three months beginning Monday, August 17, 2026, to allow for a roundabout project. The city says i...
Aug 07, 2026
Intersection Improvement Project at SR 2 and SR 55 Near Lowell
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says an intersection improvement project at State Road 2 and the west junction of State Road 55 in Lowell begins on or after Wednesday,...
Aug 07, 2026
Lansing Mayor Issues Proclamation of Disaster in Response to July 27 Tornado
In Illinois, Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy has issued a Proclamation of Disaster in response to the tornado that impacted the community last week. The proclamation recognizes the dedication of Village emp...
Aug 07, 2026
Michigan City Area Schools Board Approves Long-Term Facilities Plan
In Michigan City, the school board recently approved a long-term facilities plan. It includes the construction of a new Edgewood Elementary, and renovations at Lake Hills, Pine, and Marsh elementary s...
Aug 07, 2026
Gov. Braun Encourages NWI Business Owners to Plan for Future with Online Tools
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is encouraging small business owners in the Region to explore free online tools that will help them plan for the future. Governor Braun said in Northwest Indiana alone, nea...
Aug 07, 2026
Multiple Projects to Impact S.R. 2 between Valparaiso and Westville
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says multiple projects will impact State Road 2 between Valparaiso and Westville this month, including a full closure. State Road 2 is set to fully clo...
Aug 04, 2026
Crew Carwash 'Crew for Kids' Fundraiser Raises Over $268,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Crew Carwash, announces the results of its 17th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser, which took place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, and was extended to include Sunday, July 19, 2026. Through a two-day effor...
Aug 03, 2026
Kankakee Commission Receives Final Approval for State Line Bridge Removal
The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission says they have received the final federal permit needed to remove and preserve State Line Bridge. Officials say the decades-old s...
Aug 03, 2026
Rainfall Totals Top Four Inches in NW Indiana, NE Illinois
The National Weather Service Chicago says some areas saw 4 to 6 inches of rain as a fall-like low pressure system brought periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms to northeast Illinois and northe...
Aug 03, 2026
Repairs, Cleanup Continue after Storm Damage at Humane Indiana Wildlife
In northwest Indiana, storm recovery efforts continue at Humane Indiana Wildlife following Monday's (July 27 2026) severe weather. The nonprofit rescue says two outdoor enclosures at its Wildlife Reha...
Jul 31, 2026
