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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Lake County orders a stop to well work on parcel Donald Trump Jr. presented to St. John

The Lake County Plan Commission has ordered all work to stop on a parcel of land Donald Trump Jr. presented to St. John last month because the company he represented isn’t registered with the state.

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Health department: West Nile virus detected in Porter County pool of water

An Indiana Department of Health dashboard shows that eight of 40 pools tested in Porter County were positive for West Nile virus.

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Chesterton residents to wait a little longer for road reopening

Motorists will have to wait until Sept. 7 for the reopening of County Road 1100 N, closed for weeks because of trail constrution.

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Burns Harbor pizza restaurant refires its ovens after ownership dispute settled

Pizza Terra restaurant in Burns Harbor reopened on Aug. 21 after an ownership dispute that caused its closure was resolved.

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Indiana Democrats criticize redistricting efforts as GOP leaders meet with Trump

Indiana Senate and House Democratic members held a press conference Tuesday morning at the Indianapolis International Airport to denounce the Indiana Republican legislators’ trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump about redistricting.

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Losing weight, Jayden Gee convinces Hammond Central to ‘take me seriously’ as a safety. Opponents will too.

Jayden Gee has transformed into a playmaking safety and wide receiver for the Wolves.

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Today in Chicago History: Explosion at Standard Oil refinery in Whiting kills two and destroys homes

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Of Notoriety: Munster native, former Lakeshore PBS-TV anchor Kristyn Estes now a playwright

Kristyn Estes is recognized in Northwest Indiana for her hosting duties at WYIN-Channel 56 and Lakeshore PBS Television in Merrillville.

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