GALLERY: The Times Photos of the Week
Check out the Times' picks for the best images from the past week.
Chesterton's Macie Pack is fouled by Portage's Mariah Collins on Friday in Chesterton.
Chesterton's Taylor Kisic and Portage's Kelis Scott battle for possession of the ball on Friday in Chesterton.
Chesterton's Lindsi McGuffey goes up against Portage's Jazmin Byrd for a shot on Friday in Chesterton
Crossroads YMCA Chairman Tory Prasco cuts the ribbon Wednesday for the new YMCA Sportscenter in Crown Point.
Pickleball courts are featured at the new YMCA Sportscenter.
Guests try out the pickleball courts at the new YMCA Sportscenter.
Guests try out the basketball courts at the new YMCA Sportscenter.
Twenty-First Century's Ronald Mosely steps on the line as he tries to go in for a shot on Tuesday in Merrillville.
Andrean's Jason Susdorf hits a layup over 21st Century's Jacolby Donaldson on Tuesday in Merrillville.
Twenty-First Century's Ronald Mosely is fouled by Andrean's Cole Gilvydis on Tuesday in Merrillville.
Neil deGrasse Tyson brought his "Adventures in Science Literacy" to the Sinai Forum on Sunday at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City.
Neil deGrasse Tyson brought his "Adventures in Science Literacy" to the Sinai Forum on Sunday, Dec. 7 at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City.
Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his presentation Adventures in Science Literacy to the Sinai Forum.
A Gary police officer and a Gary Area Career Center student participate in a virtual reality simulation that puts people in a scenario where they are encouraged to use de-escalation tactics on Tuesday
A Gary Police Officer and a Gary Area Career Center student participate in a virtual reality simulator on Tuesday.
Lucas, 10, meets with Santa Claus at Homan Elementary in Schererville. Lucas had as much time, or as little, as he wanted to spend with him.
Nocole Reveliotis holds a photo of her son, Logan, and his teacher at Homan Elementary. Logan's locker, in the background, has become a memorial at the school.
Kids participate in various activities at Homan Elementary in Schererville while waiting to meet Santa Claus on Saturday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office called the potential move "a startling slap in the face to all the beloved and loyal fans who have been rallying around the team during this strong season."