Post Tribune Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | | |
| | | | | The hometown screening of “Michael” in Gary marked a full-circle moment as the Jackson family sat in the theater seats to watch their story come to life, surrounded by the community they came from. | | | | | A flood watch is in effect for several Illinois counties as well as for northwest Indiana, as storms are expected to continue through late Wednesday night, officials said. | | | | | A Michigan City teen is facing a murder case after allegedly killing an elderly Gary man, then stealing his beige 2002 Honda Accord. | | | | | Child care providers voiced relief after Gov. Mike Braun announced $200 million would be pumped into a voucher program for child care. | | | | | After the state notified Lake County officials about miscalculations of the county’s Property Tax Replacement Credit by millions of dollars since 2023, members of the Lake County Council expressed disappointment with Lake County Auditor Peggy Holinga Katona, who council members said hasn’t come into work for 4 years. | | | | | The NFL’s stadium committee has scheduled a meeting with the Chicago Bears the week of April 27 to explore the latest on the team’s bid for a new home. | | | | | Northwest Indiana has a strong culture of innovation that needs to be promoted better, thought leaders and innovators were told Tuesday. | | | | | Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law a Republican-priority bill from the 2026 legislative session aimed at addressing housing costs. | | | |