"Do you believe Northwest Indiana is a good place to live?"

Shawn Kanne, Gary | "Yes, but it has its limitations. Younger people are making an effort to turn things around, and that's what's needed."

"Do you believe Northwest Indiana is a good place to live?"

Sara Trevino, Chicago Heights | "Yes. Their taxes are lower, and there are a lot of nice areas to live in. They have a lot of greenery and wildlife. There's nowhere to go in Chicago Heights because of crime."

"Do you believe Northwest Indiana is a good place to live?"

Kevin Smith, Miller | "Excellent. Midwesterners are full of ambition and drive. If you offer opportunity, they would be willing to take advantage."

"Do you believe Northwest Indiana is a good place to live?"

Tony Rondinelli, Hobart | "I think it's stagnant. It doesn't seem to fulfill hopefulness. All our major roads run along the lakefront, so people tend to pass everything else by."

"Do you believe Northwest Indiana is a good place to live?"

Maria Weldon, Chesterton | "Overall, yes. I like Chesterton and Portage. They're close to Chicago, and it's an easy commute. It's an overall good place, and I'm happy to be here."

"Do you believe Northwest Indiana is a good place to live?"

Joann Galoozis, Merrillville | "Yes and no. Jobs aren't plentiful at this time. We do have the four seasons and the lake, which you need to respect."