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Here is your Columbus Day forecast

Columbus Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.   Tonight A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.   Tuesday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

October 12th, 2026|Local News|

South Shore Line: Temporary busing substitution, no service to Van Buren St. and Museum Campus

The below information is from the South Shore Line regarding upcoming busing substitution: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, & Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026  Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, & Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026  South Shore Line Lakeshore Corridor and Monon Corridor transfer passengers are advised weekend busing substitution will be in place in Chicago on Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 24-25, 2026, and on Saturday-Sunday,

October 12th, 2026|Local News|

 Purdue Northwest’s Roberts Impact Lab receives $2 million grant to support local entrepreneur ecosystem

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — The Roberts Impact Lab at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will advance a regional economic development initiative that supports aspiring innovators through a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The grant will support the implementation of a planned Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, and Innovation Academy (ECIA) that will be hosted through PNW’s Roberts Impact Lab.

October 12th, 2026|Local News|

Valparaiso Trick or Treat hours announced

The City of Valparaiso recently announced that Trick or Treat hours in Valparaiso are set for 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. "Stay safe, Valpo! the city said on their Facebook page. "Light up your costumes, use sidewalks and crosswalks, carry a flashlight or glow stick, and watch carefully for little ghouls and goblins crossing the streets." (Image

October 12th, 2026|Local News|

IDHS warns against disaster assistance fraud

Press release, Indiana Department of Homeland Security: INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is warning survivors of the August 2026 disaster about attempts to fraudulently acquire state and federal disaster assistance. State Disaster Relief Funds are intended for the survivors of disaster events to help those affected rebuild. The improper use and receipt of funds will be

October 12th, 2026|Local News|
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