The Lafayette District of the Indiana State Police is proud to welcome two new probationary troopers who graduated from the 87th Indiana State Police Academy on July 24, 2025.

New Food Truck Festival in West Pullman neighborhood features local Black-owned restaurants, family activities and live music from J.ARTiz and Mo' Soul || Saturday, September 13 from 1 p.m.–5 p.m. || Food trucks include Whadda Jerk, Harold's Chicken 55 and Tacos 606, plus dessert from Rainbow Cone || Free all-ages event presented by the nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort Celebrates 50 Years of Unparalleled Hospitality and Excellence || Celebrating 50 years of Live Theatre, Fine Dining, and Hospitality Excellence in Chicago’s Lake County Since 1975

Marriott Theatre to present THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT September 15th and 16th || Broadway star and Marriott Theatre veteran will return for two performances only

On August 18, 2025, around 11:30 a.m., Trooper King was off duty in Lebanon, Indiana, when he observed a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado committing multiple traffic violations and driving recklessly.

Vegas McGraw, featuring Adam D. Tucker, was a hit among country music lovers at Theatre at the Center in Munster on August 15, 2025.  Vegas McGraw’s Adam Tucker embodies the talent of country icon, Tim McGraw. 

Tucker covered a great selection from Tim McGraw’s songbook including: “ Indian Outlaw,” “Don’t Take the Girl,” “I Like It, I Love It,” “Where the Green Grass Grows,” and “My Next Thirty Years.”

CHICAGO FIRE FC KICK OFF EAST COAST ROAD TRIP AT PHILADELPHIA UNION

Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana (OSNI) recently opened their new, state-of-the art orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Crown Point.

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 89th Recruit Academy for lateral applicants.  Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) urges parents to take steps to protect the health and safety of their infants following a surge this month of deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments.

IDOH has learned of more than 10 infant deaths related to unsafe sleep in August. Indiana typically averages two such cases a week over the course of a year. Suffocation caused by unsafe sleep environments is the third leading cause of death for all Indiana infants.