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Crime and Public Safety

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Dolton man convicted in Hammond apartment double slaying

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Gary man sentenced to 49 years after rape trial

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Scientists connecting NWI pollution and health, digging deeper to measure extent

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Muslim students at Northwestern University carve out a homey Ramadan with iftars and free meals program

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