Privacy — the online generation wants it

CHICAGO | The generation that's grown up posting their lives online wants a little privacy. That's not what we might expect as we debate just how much access the government should have to our mobile and online lives.

Merrillville Pop Warner announces its line-up of All-American Scholars

MERRILLVILLE | Five Merrillville Pop Warner youth, Joshua Benton, Razariah Combs, Brandon Dawning, Jevon Lindsey and Aubin Robinson, were recently named All-American Scholars at the national Pop Warner level.

YOUNG VOICES: Youths will always need advice

There is a lot of good in today’s youths. Often, adults don’t see it.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Helping youths succeed is crucial for region

Having grown up in an inner city, I understand the challenges of trying to inspire “bigger thinking” among young people who lack understanding of the possibilities available to them.

Thornton Township seeking business leaders for youth jobs program

SOUTH HOLLAND | Thornton Township government is seeking community business leaders to partner with the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative Youth Employment Program.

South Holland students had a fun spring break

For some South Holland students, spring break week was filled with fun entertainment, delicious food and treats, and lots of activity.

First South Shore Leadership Youth for Community Engagement class chosen

The South Shore Leadership Youth for Community Engagement Program is the first of its kind in Northwest Indiana.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Summer interns need to develop moral fiber

Now that some of our most promising leaders have fallen from grace and Newtown, Conn., victims along with Hadiya Pendleton have been laid to rest, where do we go from here? Summer youth employment season is coming up. Maybe that will help ease the pain.

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T.F. North Cheerleaders perform Friday during the Collins Fresh Youth Fest in Calumet City.

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T.F. North students participate in a game of musical chairs Friday during the Collins Fresh Youth Fest after classes at the school. The two-day event is, "intended to mold youth, and give them some direction," said Collins, who credits the high school, and several staff members with the prog…

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Calumet City's 7th Ward Alderman Antoine Collins speaks to T.F. North students Friday during the Collins Fresh Youth Fest after classes at the school.

Cook Now, Eat Later, Skip the Stress

YOUNG VOICES: We all have a stake in our political system

People say that voting is a right, a privilege or a responsibility. I believe the act of voting encompasses all three of these ideas and more. Voting is at the heart of our political process. I hope you are able to vote, are registered and ready to get to the polls.

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.

Staggering rape numbers for Indiana, youths

About one in five Hoosier women have been victims of rape at some point in their lifetime, according to recent shocking statistics from the Centers for Disease Control.

Chicago Heights youth arts camp premieres movie Wednesday

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Bethel Community Facility Youth Camp presents its first film, "A Tale of Two Families," at 7 p.m. tonight at Marcus Cinema, 1301 Hilltop Ave., according to a news release.

New beginnings help Campagna Academy reach its goals

At Campagna Academy, we’ve always been about new beginnings for at-risk youth and their families. As the economy and societal challenges make our jobs even more complex, I’d like to share some of the innovations in delivering care we'll highlight in our annual report.

Sheriff kicks off summer hoops league for youth

GARY | Lake County Sheriff John Buncich will kick off his Summer Basketball League for girls and boys 6 to 14 on Monday in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana.

Grad hopes antidrug program will snowball in local schools

HAMMOND | Operation Snowball "graduate" SanDee Kotlowski Dziepak is in the process of "jump-starting" the program in the Hammond community with the help of several high school students.