WYIN-TV (Merrillville, IN)

WYIN, a virtual channel 56 and UHF digital channel 17, is known as Lakeshore PBS. This television station is a secondary member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and primarily serves the Chicago area in Illinois, although it is licensed in Gary, Indiana. It is operated by Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc., and is closely affiliated with WLPR-FM (89.1), a National Public Radio (NPR) station. Both WYIN and WLPR-FM operate from the same studios located on Indiana Place (Mississippi Street) in Merrillville, while WYIN's transmission tower is situated near Lake Dalecarlia, just south of Cedar Lake. WYIN is one of two PBS affiliates in the Chicago television market, competing alongside WTTW (channel 11), which is licensed in Chicago.

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Regionally Speaking: Proposed Lake County Convention Center in Gary

1 day ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

The Lake County Convention Center is a proposed large-scale venue in Lake County, Indiana, currently being considered by the Lake County Board of Commissioners. Two potential locations are under discussion: one in Gary, near the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, and another in Hobart, close to Patriot Park. In 2023, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, as a state senator, sponsored Senate Bill 434 to create the Lake County Convention and Economic Development Fund.
As art sale wraps up, Valparaiso University asks city to issue up to $117 million in bonds

3 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

Valparaiso University is asking for the city's help in borrowing money. The university is asking the city to issue up to $117 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds that the university can't legally issue on its own — although the university expects the final amount will end up being closer to $55 million.
Sidewalk work to bring lane closures to U.S. 30 at Dyer Ditch

3 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

Daytime lane closures are planned on U.S. 30 in the Dyer/Schererville area. Starting Thursday, sidewalk work will have the right lanes closed at times at the Dyer Ditch bridge, according to information from the Indiana Department of Transportation posted on the town of Schererville's website. Restrictions are expected to be in place between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day. Work is scheduled to continue until next Tuesday.
South Shore trains to make extra stop for Beyoncé concerts

3 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

Some South Shore Line trains will make an extra stop for the upcoming Beyoncé concerts at Soldier Field.
How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

3 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Becky Sullivan |Juana Summers |Vincent Acovino |John Ketchum

The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
Gary Diocese assistant schools superintendent surprised when priest she'd known for years named pope

4 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

For some Midwestern Catholics, the excitement of a new pope quickly turned into the realization that it was someone they knew personally. Jodi McLawhorn was watching the announcement from her office at the Diocese of Gary Pastoral Center, where she works as assistant superintendent of schools. "I was just like, 'I think Father Prevost is going to be pope!' I mean, I was like really crazy. And then, they came on and said, yes, this is an American pope, and I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, it is him.
The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea

5 days ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Daniel Estrin

TEL AVIV, Israel — On the eve of President Trump's visit to Arab allies in the Gulf, the U.S. and Israel have announced a plan to allow food and essential supplies back into Gaza after a ten-week Israeli ban that aid workers say is driving rampant hunger in the territory. It is the result of pressure by the Trump administration on Israel to allow aid back into Gaza, according to a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal diplomacy.
Burke appointed Lake Superior Court judge

1 week ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

Lake County Circuit Court Referee Daniel Burke has been named the county's newest Superior Court judge. Governor Mike Braun announced the appointment Friday. When Burke was interviewed for the position in February, he discussed the importance of making sure litigants have a fair shot, even if they're representing themselves. "As a judicial officer, you can't give advice," Burke told the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission at the time. "You can't help them with their case.
Engineering work to take place for west Gary phase of Marquette Greenway

1 week ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Michael Gallenberger

Engineering work continues for the Marquette Greenway's route through Gary. When complete, the 60-mile trail will connect Chicago to Michigan, but that involves some complicated routes through Northwest Indiana's industrial areas. Now, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission has hired the Lochmueller Group for engineering work on the west Gary phase, according to information shared with the NIRPC Transportation Committee on Tuesday.
Regionally Speaking: May 9, 2025

1 week ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

Today:Lakeshore Public Media's "Building Blocks" initiative is dedicated to exploring early childhood development and supporting families in Northwest Indiana. We bring you the latest episode of "Building Blocks: The Podcast," where host Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer talks with Rachel Lieske about her transition from preschool teaching to overseeing early childhood programs at Immanuel Lutheran School, highlighting the significance of curiosity, exploration, and unstructured play in young learning.