Michelle L. Quinn

Michelle L. Quinn is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.

Daniel Elliott, Coumba Kebe want State Treasurer’s office to work for Hoosiers

October 27, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Political newcomer and Democrat Coumba Kebe is challenging incumbent Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott for the state’s chief investment office that manages around $16 billion daily.

Messler, Pimentel seeking fresh approach in the Lake County Auditor’s office

October 26, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Lake County Recorder Regina “Gina” Pimentel, of Crown Point; and Charles “Chuck” Messler, of Lowell, are vying for the spot currently held by embattled longtime politician Peggy Holinga Katona.

Indiana State Police Spokesman Sgt. Glen Fifield, center, explains charges the department brought against Heather Ann Textor Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, as Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter, left; Sgt. Joe White, center right and Det. Brandon Bohling, right, watch. Textor, of Lowell, has been charged with 42 felonies for crafting false expungements. Textor's attorney asked for and received a gag order in the case Tuesday. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Judge grants gag order on expungement fraud case at defense’s request

October 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

A judge granted a defense lawyer motion Tuesday for a gag order in a high-profile expungement fraud case involving dozens of felony charges.

Munster Town Hall (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Chuck Gardiner resigns from Munster Town Council, citing burnout

October 20, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Councilman Chuck Gardiner, R-3, announced at Monday night’s council meeting that he’s stepping down after 6 ½ years as councilman and Redevelopment Commission member. His resignation date is Tuesday, Oct....

Hammond police officer on leave after fatal Friday crash

October 19, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

A Hammond Police officer has been put on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation and toxicology screening after a car crash in which he was involved killed...

Police: Lowell woman faces 42 felonies in expungement scheme

October 17, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

A Lowell woman is in custody after a state police investigation discovered she may have falsified expungement documents and kept the deposit money.

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (left) addresses the crowd. Buttigieg was in the area on Tuesday to kick off a canvass launch and rally for Congressman Frank Mrvan and State Senate candidate Scott Houldieson at Andorra Banquets in Schererville. The Rally took place on Oct. 13, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune).

Pete Buttigieg rallies Democrats canvassing for Northwest Indiana candidates

October 14, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

Pete Buttigieg knows Northwest Indiana Democrats aren’t alone in being angry about the way things are going in the country right now and promised he’s going help however he can.

Speros Batistatos, former head of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, is shown in his backyard of his St. John home on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (John Smierciak/Post-Tribune)

Judge dismisses Batistatos’ defamation suit against Hammond mayor

October 9, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

A defamation lawsuit filed by former South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Speros Batistatos against Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott over comments on his podcast has been dismissed but can...

Contractors with the Town of Munster have processed more than 296,000 cubic yards of debris from Aug. 11's derecho, some of which was visible at Stewart Park. (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Munster’s storm cleanup mostly finished but issues remain

October 8, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

The Town is around 90% cleared of all debris from the derecho at this point, including all parks, Luke Kern, a MS4 employee with the Public Works Department, told the...

Longtime Gary Council member Mary Brown died Monday. She had served for more than 25 years on the council. (Photo provided by City of Gary)

Longtime Gary Councilwoman Mary Brown remembered as a ‘beacon in the community’

October 6, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

Councilwoman Mary Brown, D-3rd, was remembered by colleagues and friends as an advocate for her community and someone whose knowledge of finance helped advance projects to benefit the Steel City.

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