News ClipChicago Tribune·Hobart, Lake County, IN
IDEM to host virtual public hearing about Hobart wetlands project
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has rescheduled a virtual public hearing for a permit concerning a wetlands project in Hobart. This industrial development, proposed by Schottenstein Property Group, would impact over five acres of wetlands and a stream, drawing strong opposition from local environmental groups due to environmental concerns and its proximity to an existing Amazon data center.
8/16/2026
