Bulls try to slow down Nets in Game 2

NEW YORK | Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau watches tape of the Nets and sees a confident team with an offense in rhythm.

Hit the slopes: Nearby ski resorts offer programs for all ages

Within a two-hour drive of Northwest Indiana are several ski parks that offer programs and slopes for all ages, and help you maintain your fitness level during the winter.

Jaycees sell Christmas trees through Dec. 22 in Hobart

HOBART | The annual Hobart Jaycees Christmas tree lot will be open weekends through Dec. 22 or until trees are sold out.

NFL INSIDER: Bears in do-or-die territory

It's the time of year when the men are separated from the boys in the NFL.

Hobart police Canine Division to host cornhole tournament

HOBART | The Hobart police Canine Division will hold a cornhole tournament Sunday at the Elks Club, 3580 W. 61st Ave.

Moe cooks in Michigan City and Italian Day in Sawyer

Cookbook author ("Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner?") Lisa Caponigri will be at Sawyer Garden Center and Moe Mroueh will be dishing it out at the Taste of Michigan City this weekend ---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Community Farmers Market opens Sunday

PORTAGE | The city-sponsored community farmers market will open for the season Sunday with additional vendors and wares.

Lake Station Fire Department Auxiliary sets breakfast Sunday

LAKE STATION | The Lake Station Fire Department Auxiliary will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at the department, 1876 Fairview Ave.

Small plates at the Heritage and Millar scores in James Beard

Incredible food lineup for Saturday night at the Heritage Center in St. Joe includes chocolate-covered bacon mousse and Reserve Chef Matt Millar is in James Beard semifinals. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine

True comfort of corned beef hash and eggs

A few years have gone by since I was in the right place--six.one.six in Grand Rapids in winter--at the right time to have corned beef hash and eggs. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine

Lawmakers may lift Sunday motorcycle sales ban

INDIANAPOLIS | If a Hoosier wants to buy a motorcycle from a dealer on a Sunday, he or she must buy all the parts separately and walk them to the service area for assembly before being able to ride off.

Winners from Brookfield Zoo's Annual Costume Contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

A gathering of winners at Brookfield Zoo's costume contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, includes a robot, "tiny Mr. T," a scary clown, a tarantula, zombie and a butterfly and caterpillar.

Winners for "Best Group" Category at Brookfield Zoo's Costume Contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

A gathering of "Little Bo Peep and her Lost Sheep" and a "Peter Pan Family" won the "Best Group Costume" category at Brookfield Zoo's costume contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011.

Destination Events = Economic Development

People work their way through the exhibitions at the 2011 Lake County Fair. This year's fair in Crown Point takes place Aug. 3 to 12.

Taste of EC offers barbeque ribs

EAST CHICAGO | Sherman McCain flips some smoking baby back ribs on the grill at the Big Daddy's Barbecue booth at the Taste of East Chicago on Aug. 22 at Veteran's Park.

The taste of East Chicago

EAST CHICAGO | Raymond Ramos serves up grilled goodies, plantains and rice at the "I Love Raymond" booth at The Taste of East Chicago Aug. 22 at Veteran's Park.