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- 1Mrvan faces Regnitz in Northwest Indiana congressional race▼Mrvan, Regnitz facing off for Northwest Indiana U.S. Congress seat
Democratic incumbent Frank Mrvan is competing against challenger Regnitz for the U.S. House seat representing Northwest Indiana's congressional district. The matchup is drawing attention as the campaign unfolds in a region that has seen competitive House contests in recent cycles, with both candidates vying to represent the industrial corridor near Chicago.
- 2UChicago Medicine to open 43,500-square-foot facility in Valparaiso▼University of Chicago Medicine to expand in Northwest Indiana with 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso
University of Chicago Medicine will expand into Northwest Indiana with a 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso. The announcement signals the health system's effort to extend specialty and outpatient care to patients in the region, broadening access beyond its Chicago base. The news is drawing attention from local residents and healthcare watchers in Northwest Indiana.
- 3Gary to host fundraiser for storm relief and breast cancer awareness▼Fundraising event supporting storm relief, breast cancer awareness coming to Gary
A fundraising event is being organized in Gary, Indiana, combining two causes: relief for communities affected by recent storms and support for breast cancer awareness. The event, reported by the Northwest Indiana Times, aims to bring residents together to raise money and attention for both efforts. Further details about the date, venue and organizers were not provided.
- 4NIPSCO commits to third-party audit after widespread storm outages▼‘NIPSCO will learn’: Northwest Indiana utility company commits to 3rd-party audit of storm response following widespread power outages
Northwest Indiana utility NIPSCO has committed to an independent third-party audit of its storm response following widespread power outages across its service area. The announcement, reported by Fox 59, comes as customers and officials push the company to explain restoration delays and improve how it handles future severe weather emergencies.
- 5Lawmakers grill NIPSCO over storm response in northwest Indiana▼Lawmakers question NIPSCO about last month's storm preparedness and response in NW Indiana
Indiana lawmakers are questioning utility NIPSCO about its preparedness and response to last month's storm in northwest Indiana. The hearing focuses on why power outages lasted as long as they did and whether the company did enough to prepare and restore service. Legislators are pressing NIPSCO officials for answers and accountability as residents continue to voice frustration over the utility's handling of the storm's aftermath.
- 6NIPSCO president Vince Parisi questioned over Indiana derecho power outages▼Severe weather: President Vince Parisi faces questions over northwest Indiana NIPSCO power outages after derecho storm 2026
Severe storms described as a derecho swept across northwest Indiana, leaving widespread NIPSCO power outages across the region. The utility's president, Vince Parisi, is now facing questions about the company's response and the pace of restoration efforts. Local coverage from ABC7 Chicago is drawing attention to how the utility handled the outage and what residents can expect as repairs continue.
- 7Northwest Indiana officials criticize NIPSCO storm response●Northwest Indiana officials criticize NIPSCO storm response, call for changes
Local officials in Northwest Indiana are criticizing utility NIPSCO's handling of its response to a recent storm, saying restoration efforts fell short and calling for changes to how the company prepares for and manages severe weather outages. The criticism adds to pressure on the utility to improve communication and speed up power restoration for affected residents.