Legendary Arlington Park trainer Frank Calabrese died Monday at 96. When the track reopened in 2000 after a two-year closure, Calabrese set a standard that will never again be challenged. He won 10 consecutive owners championships after sharing one in 2000.
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‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy contractor behind one of the military’s biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years
Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers.
76ers’ Joel Embiid is suspended by the NBA for 3 games for shoving newspaper columnist
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended by the NBA for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media.
Voting period marked by massive early turnout ends with few problems, generally smooth Election Day
After an election season marked by concerns over disinformation, foreign influence and worrisome threats to election workers and voting systems, Election Day unfolded relatively smoothly nationwide with only scattered disruptions and delays.
Hammond man granted bail in father’s killing; defense lawyer says video left with gaps
A Hammond man was granted bail on Oct. 25 after his lawyer argued a surveillance tape of the shooting could have been “altered” or left with gaps.
Buffalo Grove moving ahead with temporary fire station at former public works building
Buffalo Grove trustees approved hiring a construction manager to supervise the renovation of the former public works building into a temporary fire headquarters for Station 25 and 26. Both are scheduled for renovation.
Hammond woman charged for stabbing boyfriend to death
A Hammond woman faces charges after fatally stabbing her boyfriend, court records allege. Stacy M. Smith, 47, was charged Sept. 17 with murder in 53-year-old Tommy Washington III’s March 24 death. Her case was unsealed Saturday. She was extradited last month from Pasco County, Florida.
Presidential race and Lake Station referendum drive turnout in Indiana on Election Day
With a tight presidential race, competitive contests for Porter County Council At-Large seats and a closely watched Lake Station Community Schools referendum on the ballot, voter turnout was steady on Tuesday across Northwest Indiana even with rain in the forecast.
Teen killed in car-bike collision Monday in Porter Township
Police said a 16-year-old from Valparaiso died Monday evening after the bicycle he was riding was struck by an SUV on a poorly lit county road in Porter Township.
Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more
Voters are deciding dozens of state ballot measures affecting the way people live, work and die.