Hobart Fire Department holds boot drive on Sunday at mall

HOBART | The Hobart Fire Department is holding a boot drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Westfield Southlake Mall.

Father-daughter date night set for Monday at Chick-fil-A

HOBART | The Chick-fil-A restaurant, 2385 Southlake Mall, will hold a daddy-daughter date night from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.

MITCH BARLOGA: Happy New Year and new you, too

Another year has crossed the finish line, and no doubt a metric ton of New Year’s resolutions to live healthier awaits. Lucky for us, our growing trail network offers everyone an opportunity to actually stick with these commitments.

Westfield Southlake Mall hosting family fun day Friday

HOBART | Westfield Southlake Mall will hold a family fun day from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday in the JC Penney center court.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant debuts in Northwest Indiana

Region foodies can now toast to another gem in Tim McEnery's spirited and flavorful empire.

Shopping Mall Seating Atrium of South Lake Mall in Merrillville, Ind. Circa 1976

Atrium seating for "tired shoppers" at Southlake Mall in Merrillville, Ind. featured live trees, fountains and modern art in 1976. The mall opened in 1973.

OFFBEAT: Architect, design film fest concludes today in Chicago

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Westfield Southlake mall to host Disability Awareness Fair

HOBART | Westfield Southlake mall will host a Disability Awareness Month Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29.

Portage woman victim of drive-by purse snatching at Southlake mall

HOBART | A 22-year-old Portage woman told police she was leaving work Monday when a man drove up, snatched her purse and caused her to fall to the ground.