Current stars celebrate Jordan at 50

HOUSTON | Michael Jordan turned 50 on Sunday, giving this year's All-Stars a chance to reflect on his illustrious career and how much he still means to the sport.

Illinois sparking a refugee health care revolution

A movement spreading across Illinois is creating a health care revolution for refugees from countries including Burma, Bhutan and Iraq.

Family & Youth Services Bureau marks the end of an era

Porter County Family and Youth Services Bureau Director Dennis Morgan, left, is retiring at the end of September and stepping aside for Lisa Jordan to take the position. Jordan is currently the vice president and director of administrative services at the bureau.

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch

At 6-foot-3, left-handed pitcher Jordan Minch is an imposing presence on the mound for Highland. He held a 1.47 ERA in 52 1/3 innings last season.

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch has a fast ball that has been clocked in the low 90s, though through a game, he can typically sustain his pitches in the high 80s.

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch

After striking out 70 hitters in 54 innings as a sophomore, Highland lefty Jordan Minch fanned 73 in 52 1/3 innings as a junior.

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch

Highland left-handed pitcher Jordan Minch had just completed his sophomore season when he committed to Purdue. He's already been contacted by MLB scouts, who will be in the stands hoping to change his mind about where he'll play next season.

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch is rated the No. 2 player in the state by Prep Baseball Report and was invited to the prestigious Area Code Games over the summer.

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch

Highland pitcher Jordan Minch will graduate with eight varsity letters, playing baseball and basketball for the Trojans.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Soccer can promote peace, understanding in Jordan, Egypt

When 79 people died two weeks ago as a result of clashes following a soccer match in Egypt, people around the world were shocked and dismayed. Many might have wondered how could this happen, since soccer is a game based on teamwork and trust, allowing some of the world's best athletes to compete.

Associate pastor laid to rest

Associate Pastor Robert-David Almazan looks at his uncle, Pastor David Jordan Allen, after funeral services Friday at the Family Christian Center in Munster. Allen, 56, died Monday at The Community Hospital after a battle with cancer. Allen was instrumental in the Family Christian Center mov…

Associate pastor laid to rest

Eli Almazan talks about his brother, Pastor David Jordan Allen, during funeral services Friday for Allen at the Family Christian Center.

Associate pastor laid to rest

Senior Pastor Steve Munsey eulogizes Associate Pastor David Jordan Allen during funeral services Friday for Allen at the Family Christian Center.

Associate pastor laid to rest

Senior Pastor Steve Munsey eulogizes Associate Pastor David Jordan Allen on Friday at the Family Christian Center in Munster. Allen headed the Spanish ministry at the church for years.