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Democrats Sweep Lake County Races

After weeks of early voting, Lake County voters waited in lines to cast their ballots to elect Democrat Jerry Williams as the county's first black sheriff. Frank Mrvan held onto his seat with more than 60% of the vote against GOP challenger Barb Regnitz as part of a Democrat landslide in retaking Congress.

Lake County, IN · 3d

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Lake County Democrats score major election victories on November 4

Lake County voters delivered a string of Democratic victories Tuesday, November 3, electing Jerry Williams as the county’s first Black sheriff, returning Frank J. Mrvan to Congress and strengthening the party’s influence from Gary and Hammond to Dyer and Schererville. For voters in Gary and throughout Lake County,...

Lake County, IN · 16h

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Gary Family Presses On as Ex-Councilman Eyes Council Seat After Wife's Death Ruled Undetermined

Nicole Mabon-Brewer's family is speaking out as her estranged husband, former Gary councilman Ron Brewer, pursues a path back onto the city's Common Council, more than a year after she was found dead and months after investigators said they still could not determine how she died. The 47-year-old Gary woman was found dead on September 3, 2025, and an autopsy the next day determined she died of a gunshot wound.

Lake County, IN · 1d

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The rise and fall of the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, IN, and what comes after it on its downtown block

By July 1982, the Genesis Convention Center was open in downtown Gary, Indiana. The city's symphony played there that month, and seniors walked in for free. Before the year was out, Prince had played the arena. Over the next decades the building held Chicago Bulls exhibitions, two Miss USA pageants,...

Gary, IN · 7d

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Orland Park to demolish former garden center, restaurant

A few eyesores in Orland Park are coming down. The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted at the Oct. 19 meeting to award Markham-based KLF Enterprises a pair of contracts for demolition of buildings on the properties of 15151 Harlem Ave. and buildings on 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road.

Orland Park, IL · 3d

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Tinley Park, IL Residents May See Amazon Drones Beginning Today

Amazon Prime Air launches from Matteson with drones carrying packages up to five pounds.

Tinley Park, IL · 12h

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Suburban Politics Aren't Boring: Married Chicagoland Clerk Caught Kissing Mayor

Now that Midterms are over, let's review some of the spicier moments.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Palos Park American Legion to dissolve

American Legion Post 1993 in Palos Park is ready to dissolve. But before it’s gone, Commander Terry Cornell had an award to give on Nov. 2 at the Village of Orland Park’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Orland Park’s Veterans Advisory Board and the village’s recreation department have...

Palos Park, IL · 3d

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Park Forest votes to annex properties; residents not pleased

On this Election Day, close to two dozen families in unincorporated Will County, Illinois, woke up to an outcome they didn't choose.

Park Forest, IL · 3d

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Lake County, IN I-94 Closure Nov. 5: Overnight Delays Expected

INDOT warns of overnight delays as bridge beam installation restricts I-94 and closes US-6.

Lake County, IN · 2d

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Democrats break GOP supermajority in Indiana state House, oust speaker

Democrats won big in Indiana Tuesday night, breaking a 14-year Republican supermajority in the state House of Representatives, electing the state's first openly gay U.S. representative, and electing a Democratic attorney general for the first time in 14 years.

Indiana · 2d

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Legacy Foundation Awards $4 Million for Lake County Improvements

The Legacy Foundation has announced $4 million in grants to support improvements to parks, recreational facilities, public gathering spaces and community destinations throughout Lake County, Indiana. The funding, awarded through the foundation’s Love Where You Live initiative, will benefit seven communities: Gary, Hammond, Hobart, Griffith, Highland, Lowell and New Chicago....

Lake County, IN · 4d

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Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Cook County passes three notable ballot measure and advisory referendums

Cook County residents voted on several ballot measures Nov. 3 in addition to casting their votes in the various national and local races. Three notable ballot measures, previously reported on by The Phoenix, passed. The issues ranged from the recuperation of losses from federal ICE operations to a proposed millionaire...

Cook County, IL · 3d

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See live results as Illinois counties vote on idea of separating from Cook County

A group of 11 Illinois counties voted on referendums Tuesday on whether they should explore the idea of creating a separate state. The referendum asks voters whether their respective counties should coordinate with other county boards to explore the idea of forming a state separate from Cook County, an idea that has already been approved by more than 30 counties across the state.

Cook County, IL · 3d

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Incumbent Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle reelected

Incumbent Democratic Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was reelected for her fifth full term Nov. 3. She was first elected in 2010 and has held the position since then. Chicago Public Media called the race for Preckwinkle, who defeated Libertarian candidate Michael Murphy at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. She...

Cook County, IL · 3d

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Cook County Health offering free flu, COIVD vaccines ahead of holiday season

Cook County Public Health is offering free flu and COVID vaccines ahead of the holiday season.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Inspector general documents some ongoing issues at Cook County Jail

In a review completed recently, the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General found persistent problems at the County Jail with supervision, maintenance, sanitation, and housing conditions.

Cook County, IL · 3d

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Winning Night for Most Democrats Locally

(La Porte County, IN) - Democrat John Lake defeated republican Chuck Watterson, IV for LaPorte County Prosecutor by less than two-percentage points. Lake previously served one-term as prosecutor until defeated four years ago by republican Sean Fagan, who’s term expires at the end of the year. Democrat Angie Henzman...

Laporte County, IN · 2d