St. John is touting continued growth, low taxes and stable finances.

Lake County organizations can get some financial help to enhance the community through gardening projects.

"This will provide an incentive for the developer to continue with the great work he is doing to provide housing at the high level, also trying to make it accessible to those who are entering the housing market by allowing for contract payments," said Interim Town Manager Michael Griffin.

"There are some bills out there that is an attack on public education, on our teachers, on our staff," Hammond School Board President Carlotta Blake-King said during last week's meeting.

Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the Indiana Court of Appeals to dismiss Gary's lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers. The lawsuit began in 1999, as the city of Gary tried to hold gun makers and sellers liable for gun violence in the city.

Dave Mika, host of "Eye on the Arts Radio," talks with Emily Nelson, executive director of the Towle Theater about about the opening of the theater's 2025 season.

"This is the one time Lake County gets a voice in deciding our judges — that's all I'm saying — the one time we get our voice," said Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission member Alfredo Estrada.

Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson speaks to Shreya Bhandari, Ph.D, LISW the director of the MSW program and a professor of Social Work at Purdue University Northwest.

"What I believe is that we can have a strong national security and strong border, we can have economic development and growth, and we can take care of the most vulnerable populations," said U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan.