Brian Gulley

The city of Portage is looking to raise awareness of substance use disorder and encourage residents to seek treatment. The city council read a proclamation Tuesday recognizing September as National Recovery Month in the city.

An ordinance that would allow Portage residents to own chickens is moving forward with the city council. The measure presented Tuesday would let residents keep up to five female chickens in backyard coops, with some restrictions.

City council redistricting continues in Northwest Indiana, but shifting populations mean districts may not remain balanced for long. Councils are required to review their district maps this year, based on the 2020 census, but some communities are already expecting growth that could change those populations.