Ed Bierschenk
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Hammond jumps aboard South Shore extension
HAMMOND — The proposed South Shore railroad extension gained an important ally Monday night. → Read More
Hammond may jump aboard South Shore project
HAMMOND — City leaders may hop aboard a planned South Shore extension proposal if certain conditions are met. → Read More
Gary looks to move plans forward
GARY — Chris Huggins, like many other residents here, wants to see blighted homes removed from his neighborhood in the University Park East area. → Read More
Chicago Street project could start next year
HAMMOND — The city may begin the long-awaited reconstruction of Chicago Street next spring. → Read More
Hammond looks to combat overflows
HAMMOND — A plan designed to protect the city's basements from backups during heavy rains is not likely to have much of an impact on Griffith, while Highland looks for → Read More
Gary approves deal with private redevelopment partner
GARY — The city has reached a deal with a private redevelopment partner with ties to former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley that could impact a large segment of the → Read More
Forum to address plans for Gary's future
GARY — Residents will have an opportunity to learn what action is being taken regarding the many plans created for the city over the years at a community forum Wednesday. → Read More
Funds promising for Hammond sports complex
HAMMOND — The city soon could be getting an influx of federal cash for a new sports complex at the site of the old Woodmar Mall. → Read More
UPDATE: Man identified in fatal Hammond motorcycle crash
HAMMOND — A Hammond man died after the motorcycle he was operating went out of control and crashed into a wall of the Aldi grocery store at 7925 Indianapolis Blvd. → Read More
Police search for two teen girls, infant
EAST CHICAGO — Police are seeking the public's help in locating two teenage girls who reportedly left the Carmelite Home of East Chicago at about 10:50 p.m. Monday. → Read More
Man dies following Hammond motorcycle crash
HAMMOND — A man died after the motorcycle he was operating went out of control and crashed into a wall of the Aldi grocery store at 7925 Indianapolis Boulevard shortly → Read More
Gary looks to next phase of demolition work
GARY — City officials are hoping to expand on a program that allowed several hundred abandoned homes in the city to be demolished over the past two years. → Read More
Daley may aid in Gary redevleopment
GARY — A Chicago-based group that includes former Mayor Richard M. Daley is proposing a plan to help redevelop a large section of the city. → Read More
Proposed rule on saggy pants dropped
GARY — The City Council’s interest in a proposed ordinance to combat the wearing of sagging pants in public appears to have bottomed out and it doesn’t appear members will → Read More
Hammond's Oxbow Landing close to completion
HAMMOND — The city's Redevelopment Commission is close to completing the sale of the last parcel in the Oxbow Landing development, which is already home to a hotel, restaurant and → Read More
Calumet College dorms could open August 2017
HAMMOND — Calumet College of St. Joseph officials are hoping to have the college's first student residence hall in place by August 2017 on land it is buying from the → Read More
New director hopes to inspire with Genesis Center
The new head of the Genesis Convention Center hopes to bring in events that can draw the populace into Gary, but her initial focus is making sure the center is → Read More
Landlord wins rehearing in housing case
HAMMOND — A Hammond landlord has won a rehearing in his legal battle against the city over one of his rental properties. → Read More
Ex-Hammond resident becomes Lebanon envoy today
WASHINGTON — Elizabeth Holzhall Richard, a former Hammond resident, is scheduled to be sworn in today as the new U.S. ambassador to Lebanon. → Read More
Gary tax revenue to be used for roads, sidewalks
GARY — City officials hope a plan may be in place within 30 days regarding street and sidewalk work that can be accomplished through revenue raised through a wheel tax → Read More