Michael Griffin

"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.

"If stocks are so profitable, why do you have to sell them to make money?" Clerk-Treasurer Eric January asked during Tuesday's town council meeting.

The town of Merrillville is turning to the Lake County Sheriff's Office to house its stray animals.

Merrillville is honoring its outgoing elected officials. Clerk-Treasurer Kelly White Gibson and council members Richard Hardaway, Jeff Minchuk and Leonard White were all recognized during Tuesday's council meeting.

The town of Merrillville is working to make sure its needs are met with the money it'll have available next year. The town council adopted the 2024 budget Tuesday. It totals just over $45.4 million, having been cut by almost $2 million from the initial proposal.