Riding the rails on the South Shore’s new Double Track
It’s taken two years of construction, plus about two years before that to move utility lines in preparation for construction, and years before that to plan the project, obtain funding...
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Computer problem stalls South Shore Line trains
A system-wide computer problem stalled four South Shore Line trains at their stations between 20 and 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon.
Structures at national park being restored through $22M in federal funds
Long-awaited restoration work on three historic buildings in Indiana Dunes National Park will begin soon, thanks to about $22 million in federal money.
Utility replacing lead water lines in Gary through $19M state loan
Working with a nearly $19 million state loan, Indiana American Water will replace about 4,000 lead drinking water lines at homes in Gary, starting later this spring and continuing through...
New superintendent of Indiana Dunes National Park ‘looking forward to getting on the ground’
When Jason Taylor steps into his role as superintendent of Indiana Dunes National Park this spring, he will bring with him wide experience working in natural areas and with diverse...
New superintendent taking over at Indiana Dunes National Park
The new Indiana Dunes National Park superintendent will be Jason Taylor, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service who has worked in areas ranging...
Long-distance bike route between NW Indiana, Indianapolis could join group of routes across the state
A new long-distance bicycle route between Northwest Indiana and the Indianapolis area could soon join a group of bike routes across Indiana. Don’t look yet for signs marking the routes,...
National park starts prescribed burns early after mild winter
A mild winter means an earlier-than-usual start for Indiana Dunes National Park’s prescribed fire season. “We’re a full month ahead of schedule, with the weak winter,” said Micah Bell, fire...
Indiana American raising water rates after approval from state utility commission
The cost of getting water from Indiana American Water will be going up soon, as the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved the company’s latest rate increase. The rate increase, approved...
Utility commission to Indiana American : Address customer concerns
The state’s utility regulators paid attention to concerns raised by Indiana American Water customers in Gary and Lowell during the latest rate case and urged the water company to address...