Community News
Bill Creating NWI Stadium Authority Names Hammond as Potential Bears Site
In Hammond, the city announced this morning Thursday February 19 2026 that the Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee in a unanimous vote, 24-0, amended Senate Bill 27 and named Hammond as the location for a potential new stadium site in northwest Indiana for the Chicago Bears. In a news release, Ham...
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Congressman Mrvan Announces DOT Safety Grants for NWI
Indiana 1st District U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan recently announced grant awards for five northwest Indiana cities and towns across Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties under the Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant program. Each community will get federal funds to invest in safety ...
Feb 17, 2026
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
In Valparaiso, the city is hosting a Neighborhood workshop to promote neighborhood engagement and foster stronger connections within the community. It's scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 pm. at the Forest Park Welter Room on Sheffield Drive. The city says the interactive workshop is designed for ...
Feb 12, 2026
Music News
Joel Madden Praises Silverchair: "I Wish I'd Written 'Israel's Son'"
A familiar rock anthem is finding new life in an unexpected place. During a recent conversation on his podcast, Joel Madden shared a story about how h...
Feb 18, 2026
Jeff Tweedy Endorses Geese Frontman Cameron Winter with Acoustic Cover
While on tour in Europe, Jeff Tweedy took a quiet moment to share something personal with fans. The Wilco frontman posted a stripped-down acoustic cov...
Feb 18, 2026
Boy Kill Boy Hint at Reunion Plans for "Civilian" 20th Anniversary
A brief message posted by Boy Kill Boy has stirred fresh interest in the band's future. On social media, the group shared a short note telling fans th...
Feb 17, 2026
