Community News
State Road 2 to Close West of Lowell
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says State Road 2 will be closed west of Lowell for about a month for water main installation. The closure on State Road 2 will be from Parrish Avenue to U.S. 41 starting on or after Monday, March 23, 2026, and continuing through mid-April 2026. The offic...
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Crown Point St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026
In Crown Point, the city's lighted, nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at dusk Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the downtown square. Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main streets and on Main Street between Robinson Court and Clark Street from 3-9 p.m. Parking restrictions and road closures ar...
9h ago
National Weather Service Updates on March 10, 2026, Tornadoes
The National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago at its website says a single supercell thunderstorm "was responsible for a family of tornadoes" that struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana the evening of Tuesday March 10, 2026. The NWS Chicago office said preliminary ratings show an EF-3 tornado with a pat...
Mar 16, 2026
Music News
"She Said Yes": James Hetfield Confirms Engagement with Underwater Proposal
James Hetfield is entering a new chapter in his personal life. The Metallica frontman has announced his engagement to Adriana Gillett, sharing the mom...
9h ago
Sebastian Bach to Front Twisted Sister for Select 50th Anniversary Dates
A new lineup announcement has put Sebastian Bach at the front of Twisted Sister for select 50th anniversary performances later this year. The move fol...
Mar 14, 2026
A Rock Legend's Name Lives On: Jack Osbourne Names Daughter After Late Father
Jack Osbourne and his wife, Aree, have welcomed a baby girl and given her a name that carries a strong family connection. A recent family announcement...
Mar 13, 2026
