Rock n Blues show to benefit the Porter County Animal Shelter, Pet Project and Kibble Kitchen

PORTAGE | A Rock ‘n’ Blues Show will benefit the Porter County Animal Shelter and the Porter County Pet Project and Kibble Kitchen at 5:30 p.m. Saturday April 6 at the American Legion Post 260.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

Juan Laureano poses for a portrait at his home in the Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago. Laureano has purchased and renovated two homes in the neighborhood.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

Miguel Suarez poses for a portrait outside his home in the Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago. Suarez, 28, grew up in the house.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

Miguel Suarez poses for a portrait outside his home in the Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago. Suarez, 28, grew up in the house.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

BP can be seen from Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

Houses in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

A mural showing the history of the Pullman neighborhood in Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

A flag is draped in a home that is being restored in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

Diana Velez delivers mail in Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

An abandoned building in Marktown in East Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

Houses in Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

Houses in Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago.

Marktown residents want answers on revitalization plan

A home in Marktown neighborhood in East Chicago.

Students participate in Mighty Acorns program

Fourth grade students at Central Elementary School in Portage took a field trip to Imagination Glen Park to participate in the Mighty Acorns program. Mighty Acorns gets students involved in the local environment by promoting education, exploration and stewardship. Students searched for signs…

Gymnist Cathy Rigby with Teacher Steve Foster Backstage at "Peter Pan"

Olympic Gymnist Cathy Rigby visits with Chicago teacher Stephen Foster backstage, including swapping favorite recipes, during her Windy City visit last month while starring in "Peter Pan."

FROM the FARM: Time for chili for a good cause

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

Dutch family migrated to Midwest and grew in number, notoriety

The present flu epidemic is about to surround us, but let us hope that it is nothing like the 1918-19 version, which killed more people than WWI, somewhere between 20 and 40 million worldwide.

OFFBEAT: Liberace would have loved Chicago's Pullman Christmas homes

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

EDITORIAL: Study Pullman park, but don't forget Dunes

The proposal by U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. to create a national park in Chicago's Pullman area is worth discussing. The feasibility study Jackson is requesting should be conducted.

Pullman Christmas

A small, yet festively decorated dining room, was one of the favorite gathering places of families and friends celebrating the holidays in the Chicago Pullman Neighborhood. The 16th Annual Pullman Holiday Home tour offers a glimpse into the communities historical traditions. (Provided Image)