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Indiana student voter ID law reinstated complicating early voting
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (397+ words) An Indiana law banning the use of university-issued IDs for voting is back in effect after a Monday order from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, as early voting for the state's May 5 primary continues. Senate Enrolled Act…...
Arlington Heights rallies to bring Chicago Bears to the suburbs " and fight off a bid from Indiana
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (758+ words) As competition for a new Chicago Bears stadium intensifies, suburban fans and leaders plan to rally Wednesday night to bring the team to Arlington Heights " with a new urgency to fight off a bid from Indiana. The Indiana Senate recently…...
Indiana committee creates report looking at state hate crime policy
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (568+ words) The Indiana Advisory Committee to the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights released its "Rethinking Hate Crime Policy in Indiana" report this week, which says the state must take stronger and more coordinated action to address hate crimes. "Our report analyzes the…...
Indiana legislators endure Trump criticism after redistricting session cancelled
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (997+ words) As legislators meet for Organization Day, the start of the 2026 session, on Tuesday, they will grapple with President Donald Trump's direct criticism and a swatting call to a State Senator's house after the Indiana Senate declined to vote on mid-census…...
Northwest Indiana residents see green steel as future of Gary Works
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (466+ words) Just about three months after a partnership between Nippon Steel and U. S. Steel was finalized, some Northwest Indiana activists are asking the corporations to consider a green steel mill in Gary. In an email to the Post-Tribune, Terry Steagall, a Highland…...
Fierce debate erupts on Indiana National Guard military police bill
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1199+ words) A bill allowing the Indiana governor to deploy a "military police force" of the Indiana National Guard throughout the state advanced out of the House Wednesday amid heated debate, but legal experts are worried that, if signed into law, it…...
Indiana called "the innovation capital of the world
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (1094+ words) Northwest Indiana has a strong culture of innovation that needs to be promoted better, including in the region, thought leaders and innovators were told Tuesday. "As a region, we're pretty humble. We don't like to talk a lot about ourselves,…...
Indiana infuses $200 million into child care, adding 14, 000 children to program
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (847+ words) Local child care providers voiced relief Tuesday after Gov. Mike Braun announced $200 million would be pumped into a voucher program that helps needy families pay for child care. Braun said about 14, 000 low-income children would soon be eligible for vouchers that…...
Indiana cuts low-enrolled degree programs, including labor studies
2+ week, 6+ day ago (502+ words) The elimination or suspension of 210 degree programs that fell below a new state enrollment quota gained approval Wednesday from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Since last year, the commission has been working with the state's seven universities and colleges…...
Census welcomes 11 Northwest Indiana communities to the fold
1+ week, 2+ day ago (491+ words) Eleven small communities in Northwest Indiana have new U. S. Census Bureau bragging rights. The new Census-designated places, along with the number of people per square mile, are Boone Grove, 100; Duneland Beach, 400; Lake Eliza, 1, 002; Leroy, 385; Malden, 194; Ross, 1, 188; Saugany Lake, 270; South Center, 120; Stillwell,…...