Four candidates lined up so far for Calumet Township Trustee caucus

Four people have expressed interest in running for Calumet Township Trustee so far to replace former Trustee Kim Robinson, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court last week. Gary Council President Tai Adkins, D-4th; Gary councilman Darren Washington, D-at large; Calumet Township Office Human Resources Manager Sherita Smith; and Gary Carter have all reached out to Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser.

Cops warn of armed female carjacker in red coat and fur hood in South Shore neighborhood

Chicago police issued a community alert Tuesday afternoon warning residents of the South Shore neighborhood about a female carjacker donning a red coat with a fur hood. Police said the carjacker approaches victims while they are seated in or standing near their vehicle, and pulls out a gun before announcing a robbery and making off […]

Robinson resigns as Gary Democratic precinct chair; no caucus necessary, county party chair says

When she resigned as Calumet Township trustee, Kim Robinson also stepped down as chairperson for the Democratic Precincts of Gary. Lake County Democratic Chairman Jim Wieser confirmed Robinson’s Dec. 20 resignation, which came in a separate email than her trustee resignation. The Post-Tribune received her resignation email from Gary Councilman Darren Washington, D-At Large, who plans to run for the trustee position. “It has been a pleasure to serve under your leadership,” Robinson told Wieser in her email. Federal prosecutors alleged Robinson used $11,200 in township funds to pay for her Gary rent. Robinson pleaded guilty to one count of […]