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Today in PortageMon., Nov. 2

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  • Sunrise 6:22 a.m.
  • Sunset 4:42 p.m.

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Around Portage

From WLFI, CBS Chicago and 7 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. WLFI2 hours ago

    Intoxicated driver calls 911 on herself on I-65

    Chicago woman faces preliminary charges after driving 36 miles the wrong way

    Also reported byCBS Chicago

  2. The Journal Gazette3 hours ago

    Tuesday's Up Next: Nov. 3

    BASKETBALL

  3. Daily Herald5 hours ago

    Hammond mayor: Bears stadium situation ‘changing every second’

    Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said he had 14 cups of coffee before his presentation Friday morning. Whether the energy he brought was because of caffeine or his excitement about the Chicago Bears...

  4. GreatNews.Life6 hours ago

    Google Investment Brings New Fiber Optic Workforce Training Opportunities to Ivy Tech Valparaiso

    Ivy Tech Valparaiso to launch training program as part of $3 million Google gift to the Ivy Tech Foundation Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso campus will expand workforce training opportunities in Northwest Indiana through a new initiative made possible by a $3 million investment from Google to the Ivy Tech Foundation. The investment will support … Continued

  5. WGN-TV6 hours ago

    Midday Fix: Live music from Steepwater Band

    Steepwater Band Members Jeff Massey ~ lead vocals / guitarsJoe Winters ~ drums / percussionEric Saylors ~ guitars / lap steel / backing vocalsJoe Bishop ~ bass / backing vocals Chris Grove ~ Keyboard https://www.steepwater.com Check Out: XRock’s Rock the Region Saturday, November 7, 6:30 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana 5400 West 29th Ave.

  6. The Chicago Crusader6 hours ago

    Black Chamber to help storm victims rebuild and recover

    The Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana will host a free community recovery event Thursday, November 5, to help residents and small business owners affected by severe weather connect with financial assistance, disaster recovery programs and resources for future emergencies. The event, “From Recovery to Resilience,” begins at noon at Hidden Lake Park Pavilion,

  7. The Times of Northwest Indiana8 hours ago

    Northwest Indiana man accused of failing to help puppy in distress

    A man living in his van with two adult dogs and a litter of puppies is accused of failing to help a puppy with an electrical wire around its neck.

  8. The Lansing Journal8 hours ago

    Calumet Revisited forum to discuss Hegewisch Marsh, Marian R. Byrnes Park

    Lauren Umek, senior project manager at the Chicago Park District, will provide an update on two parks Nov. 3 at the forum.

  9. GreatNews.Life8 hours ago

    Bath Fitter vs Re-Bath: What Northwest Indiana Homeowners Should Actually Know Before Choosing

    Most homeowners researching bathroom remodeling eventually end up comparing Bath Fitter and Re-Bath. That makes sense honestly. They are two of the biggest national names people see online once they start searching for shower replacements, tub conversions, or bathroom updates. By the time homeowners around Valparaiso, Crown Point, Schererville, or Merrillville finish scrolling through ads … Continued

  10. The Chicago Crusader8 hours ago

    Gary launches land sale program to revitalize neighborhoods

    The City of Gary has launched a new land sale initiative aimed at returning vacant and underused properties to productive use, expanding redevelopment opportunities and encouraging investment in neighborhoods that have experienced years of disinvestment. Announced October 22, GrowIN Gary provides an online platform where residents, developers and investors can view available properties, examine an

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