Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Merrillville.
💼 Business
Trader Joe's explored a potential retail site (in Northwest Indiana) but did not move forward (the plan was shelved), leaving no new updates on future changes.
🎭 Culture
Chicago hip-hop artist LAW's debut documentary "Lyrics Above Woe" will have its world premiere at the Gary International Black Film Festival at IU Northwest on Saturday, Oct.
17. The film examines mental health and fatherhood and supports residents recovering from August's derecho storms.
📰 Economy
Local residents were puzzled last month when NIPSCO bills dropped only $40 & $70 despite experiencing up to 14 days without power; they question why the billing did not reflect the extended outage.
🎓 Education
Whiting schools are asking voters to approve two funding measures on the November ballot (the only Northwest Indiana district with dual referendums) as declining property tax revenue pushes the need for school improvements that may cost taxpayers more.
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