An expanded Emergency Department at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago opened to patients July 21st.

The Schaumburg Boomers finished off a week-long venture to Mississippi by playing a second consecutive doubleheader against the Mississippi Mud Monsters, the contests and the series.

One day after a 12-1 defeat, the Gary SouthShore RailCats bounced back in a big way, taking down the Lake Country DockHounds 6-3 on Sunday afternoon at the Steel Yard to win the series finale.

Chicago Fire FC II (10-5-4-2, 36 points) registered its third straight victory with a 6-1 win against Columbus Crew 2 (3-13-3-1, 13 points) Sunday afternoon at SeatGeek Stadium.

Warren County – On August 2, 2025, just before 3:45 p.m., the Indiana State Police and Warren County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-motorcycle crash on State Road 63 near Baltimore Hill Road that resulted in two fatalities.

**** Recommended  I really enjoyed the Dunes Arts Summer Theatre production of "She Loves Me," a charming musical love story set in pre-war Budapest. The cast is strong, the production is well-staged, the music is light and melodic, and, of course, they live happily ever after! You’ll probably recognize the plot, you’ve seen it in "You’ve Got Mail." After the beach, why not head to the theater. You’ll be glad you did. 4 Spotlights

After mother nature became involved on Thursday and Friday, the Schaumburg Boomers were finally able to return to action on the road against the Mississippi Mud Monsters, coming from behind in both contests to sweep a Saturday night doubleheader.

Back at the Steel Yard for Witch and Wizards Night, the Gary SouthShore RailCats were overwhelmed by the Lake Country DockHounds, falling 12-1 on Saturday.

Powers Health’s Community Hospital in Munster has been named a 2025-26 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Anthony Scott, has announced the promotion of Sergeant Katie M. Salzman to the rank of First Sergeant.