George Douglas

"It was always in the best interest of the community to own this building and do something special with it," said Redevelopment Commission President Rob Thorgren. "So, I think, not only is the neighborhood going to be excited, but I think the residents are going to be very excited, and we'll no longer have an eyesore."

Two longtime Valparaiso businesses are planning to expand, but only one appears to be getting the help it wanted from the city.

An unfinished medical building in Valparaiso that's sat vacant for years may finally be completed. Construction on 1425 Glendale began in 2018 but ground to a halt around 2020, as the original developer failed to pay its subcontractors and eventually filed for bankruptcy.

Some Valparaiso City Council members want residents of the Linc apartments to pay more to use the new Lincoln Highway Garage.

Electric vehicle owners may soon have to pay to use city-owned charging stations in Valparaiso.

Valparaiso is looking to help a developer attract more industry to the city.

With the Valpo Sports & Recreation Campus on hold, funding is being freed up for improvements downtown.

The Valparaiso City Council has finalized financial arrangements for the Grand Gardner Hotel project.

Financial arrangements for the planned Grand Gardner Hotel are being finalized by the city of Valparaiso. Urschel Development plans to re-purpose the 1899 Gardner School that for decades housed the Boys & Girls Club into a 58-room hotel, bar and event venue.

Plans are moving forward for a new roundabout and trail near downtown Valparaiso.