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Frustrations mount in Chesterton as NIPSCO repairs continue Original

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By Jenna Barnes Verified, Ethan Illers Verified
| WGN-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
CHESTERTON, Ind. (WGN) – Frustration is mounting as people in Northwest Indiana have been without power for one week. On Tuesday, WGN-TV caught up with residents in Chesterton who feel left behind. Kathleen Bryant’s 89-year-old husband Jack depends on oxygen 24/7. A friend brought over a generator to make sure his oxygen tank stays powered on, and they come over to fill the generator twice a day. “What are we, chopped liver?
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‘God bless America’: 97 people become U.S. citizens at Dirksen Federal Building Original

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By Patrick Elwood Verified, Ethan Illers Verified
| WGN-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
CHICAGO (WGN) – At the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago, 97 people born elsewhere are now freshly minted American citizens. District Judge Thomas M. Durkin presided over the naturalization ceremony. U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Illinois) was also in attendance and offered words of congratulations and encouragement. “These are just always so uplifting.
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Gunfire hits NIPSCO vehicle in Gary as crews work to restore power

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By Ethan Illers Verified
| WANE-TV (Fort Wayne, IN) Verified
by: Ethan Illers Posted: Aug 16, 2026 / 06:33 PM EDT Updated: Aug 16, 2026 / 06:33 PM EDT GARY, Ind. (WGN) – Gunfire struck a NIPSCO vehicle Friday night as crews worked to restore power to residents in Gary. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said no one was injured during the incident and law enforcement is actively investigating. At NIPSCO’s request and to ensure the safety of working emergency crews, the Indiana State Police has deployed additional troopers for added protection, according to officials.
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