A town home development is being allowed to move forward in Dyer.

Starting as soon as Monday, the left lanes of State Road 249 will be closed in each direction between U.S. 12 and I-94. Starting on or after Tuesday, northbound State Road 49 will be reduced to one lane over the Indiana Toll Road.

Lakeshore Public Media host Chris Nolte speaks to Indiana University Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence executive director Ellen Szarleta as the institution launches new initiative focused on the modernization and investment in the steel industry.

Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson with the April 25, 2025 edition of the weekly Lakeshore Public Media show.

St. John is moving forward with financial arrangements for its new Jewel-Osco store. The town council Wednesday agreed to issue economic development revenue bonds to help the developer upgrade the vacant Kmart building.

Bridge work on I-65 is moving to its next phase. Lane closures are planned tonight (Thursday) on the northbound side between 61st and Ridge Road, as crews set up a new traffic configuration. Those lane closures are scheduled to take place between 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.

"This is a catalytic project that will spark true change, not just in Tolleston, but throughout the entire city of Gary," said Mayor Eddie Melton.

"How many of you held your hand up to the television screen and blessed the Pope?" Fr. Surufka asked. "We need to do the same, now, again — to hold up our hearts and continue to bless the Pope who blessed us."

"This means immediate, around-the-clock emergency response, ensuring the highest level of protection for our community," said Fire Chief Joe Martin. "From fire suppression to emergency medical services and rescue operations, our staff will be ready to respond at any hour, every day, directly from Station 18."

Unemployment rates are down in Lake and Porter counties, as more residents appear to be working.