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Gary, Indiana, in Lake countyGary is the largest city in Lake County, Indiana, USA. The city is located in the southeastern portion of Chicago metropolitan area and is approximately 25 miles from downtown Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 102,746 and is the larges...

East Chicago, Indiana, in Lake countyEast Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana, opposite Chicago, Illinois. The population was 32,414 at the 2000 census.The nearest commercial airport to East Chicago is the Gary/Chicago International Airport in neighboring Gary. The South Shore Line (NICTD) ...

Chesterton, Indiana, in Porter countyChesterton is a town in Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 10,488 at the 2000 census.United Airlines NC13304, the first known case of an attack against an aircraft, was downed by nitroglycerine bomb above Chesterton on October 10, 1933. ...

Cedar Lake, Indiana, in Lake countyCedar Lake is a town in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,279 at the 2000 census. The town is known for Cedar Lake (was called Red Cedar Lake before).Cedar Lake is in the County of Lake = Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state ...

Burns Harbor, Indiana, in Porter countyBefore the Town of Burns Harbor was incorporated, the center of community activity was the Westport Community Club, which was established in 1954. During the next decade, a number of proposals to annex the Westport area to neighboring towns were discussed at...

BY JEAN STARRTimes CorrespondentDid you know?Acres of the wild rice that grew in abundance here in the mid-19th century were said to look like fields of wheat. residentsMedian resident age: 29.1 years Median household income: $38,021Median house value: $82,800Population2000 Census: 772 July 2004 ...

BY JEAN STARRTimes CorrespondentDid you know?DeMotte was put on the map in March when the Dairy Farms of Fair Oaks received championship status for its Swiss-style cheese at a U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.ResidentsMedian resident age: 38.1 years Median household income: $37,557 Median house v...

Jane Addams (1860 - 1935) Earned a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in helping the inner city poor; born in Cedarville. Black Hawk (1767 - 1838) Sauk leader who led the Indians in the black Hawk War; born near Rock Island. Gwendolyn Brooks (1917 -  2000) The first African-American woman to win a...

Michael Boatmanborn in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 25, 1964  Graduated from Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois in 1982Michael Boatman is a versitile supporting actor and occasional leading actor, best known for his roles in three long-running TV series. He has worked stead...

Activists:Albion Fellows BaconEugene Debs Ida Husted Harper Jimmy HoffaMay Wright Sewall*Ryan White Actors:Claude Akins* Anne BaxterJames Best*Monte BlueAvery BrooksJames DeanIrene Dunne*Chad EverettFrances Farmer*Vivica A. FoxBrendan FraserWill Geer (Biographical essay)Ron GlassFlorence Henderso...