It's more than money for community banks

Community banks say they are committed to offering more than financial services because they have a symbiotic relationship with the communities they serve.

Horizon Bank names new chairman, chief executive officer

Horizon Bancorp named a new chairman to replace Robert Dabagia who is retiring June 30, officials said.

Northern Indiana bank ranked as high performer

1st Source Bank has been named to Bank Director Magazine’s Nifty Fifty list of high performing banks.

Breaking the Bank

Hessville bank to host ribbon-cutting ceremony

HAMMOND | First Financial Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its Hessville Banking Center, 2705 169th St., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Resolve to Meet Your Financial Goals in the New Year

Achieving your financial goals can sound like a daunting New Year’s resolution if you aren't organized when it comes to your money. But by planning ahead, you can more easily improve your financial situation.

The jumbo loan market is growing, and that’s good news for everyone

Hope for Holidays food giveaway

Volunteer Emily Paganelli, of Dyer, hands out a Christmas stocking to Alexia Hall, 10 of Gary, at the Hope for the Holidays food giveaway sponsored by the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Hope for Holidays food giveaway

Volunteers pass out food Saturday at the Hope for the Holidays food giveaway sponsored by the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Hope for Holidays food giveaway

Linda John, of East Chicago, receives a turkey Saturday from volunteer Valerie Clarke at the Hope for the Holidays food giveaway sponsored by the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

HAMMOND | Federal authorities have charged two Gary men with armed robbery of a BMO Harris Bank on Friday in the city's Woodmar section. A Hammond police officer was shot and severely wounded in the robbery.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske takes measurements Friday as he investigates a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

BMO Harris bank robbed; Hammond police officer shot

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske, left, and Cpl. Kris Howard investigate a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd. on Friday morning.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Cpl. Kris Howard, left, and Sgt. Allan Retske investigate a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd. late Friday morning.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske photographs gun casings Friday as he investigates a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

BMO Harris bank robbed; Hammond police officer shot

Shell casings are marked following a robbery Friday at the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd. in Hammond.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

The window of a Hammond police vehicle was shot out during a robbery Friday at the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske photographs gun casings Friday as he investigates a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

Peoples bank's Gorelick to retire

On Jan. 16, 2013, the 65-year old Northwest Indiana native and St. John resident ef administrative officer of Peoples Bwill retire as president and chiank, a financial institution he joined in 1983.

Peoples bank's Gorelick to retire

On Jan. 16, 2013, the 65-year old Northwest Indiana native and St. John resident ef administrative officer of Peoples Bwill retire as president and chiank, a financial institution he joined in 1983.