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Juvenile offenders help clean Gary properties
GARY | The city’s parks got a little bit cleaner Wednesday thanks to the Northwest Indiana Green Vision Project, a partnership between The Tim…
Quality of life report finds NWI 'a region in transition'
A new report finds Northwest Indiana "a region in transition" and declares that urgent, thoughtful action is needed to prevent decline and ins…
October 09, 2012 11:00 am PhotosPhotos
People: Region becoming more diverse in race and how residents live
In 2004, experts said Northwest Indiana's Achilles' heel was its division of racial groups.
October 09, 2012 11:00 am PhotosPhotos
Government: Inefficiency, corruption plague NWI government
Sparse evidence of government reform, inefficient use of dwindling resources and a pall of public corruption continue to inhibit Northwest Ind…
Health: Health care continues to decline in region
The state of health in Northwest Indiana is on the decline, with unemployment, poverty and lack of insurance among the barriers preventing man…
Juvenile offenders help clean Gary properties
GARY | The city’s parks got a little bit cleaner Wednesday thanks to the Northwest Indiana Green Vision Project, a partnership between The Tim…
August 08, 2012 6:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Mayors: Collaboration needed to improve tri-state region
CHICAGO | The mayors of Gary and Milwaukee pledged to join a partnership Wednesday that would develop an action plan for economic growth and i…
July 25, 2012 3:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Lake County works hard, plays harder
Steel, artisan beer, and energy of both the petroleum and human variety are among Lake County's exports to the nation. This 499 square miles o…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lake County rises on broad back of industry
Steelmakers, the BP refinery, the Indiana Department of Transportation and local communities boosted by the Northwest Indiana Regional Develop…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Superintendents grapple with changes affecting K-12 education
Last year was pivotal for K-12 education in Indiana with a number of hot button issues including collective bargaining, vouchers, teacher eval…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
PAUL MULLANEY: Don't fly under the radar; it's time to care
If you follow the news of Northwest Indiana by reading The Times, nwi.com or one of our mobile outlets, you've followed the mix of good and bad.
Schneider, Shelby invite a slower pace
SCHNEIDER/SHELBY | Removed from the sounds of urban living, the quiet streets of Lake County's southernmost communities invite a slower pace a…
Dyer working to retain that small-town feel
DYER | The town began its life as a small farming community, but is now a town of neighborhoods and local businesses "living in the shadow of …
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Munster unlocking economic opportunities
MUNSTER | Economic development continues to unlock opportunities in Munster.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lowell holding on to small-town charm
LOWELL | Nicely nestled against the gentle curves of Ind. 2 as it travels between U.S. 41 and Interstate 65, this south Lake County town is ma…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Griffith focusing on business
Bolstering existing businesses and attracting new enterprises remain major focuses for Griffith. So does transforming the downtown into a walk…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Whiting works to improve lakefront living
WHITING | Years of preparation to establish Whiting as Lake County's premier lakefront destination community are paying off as many long-range…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
St. John's finances on uspwing
ST. JOHN | Despite the announced closing of the Kmart along U.S. 41 in late December, St. John officials point to other encouraging economic n…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Highland concentrating on redevelopment
HIGHLAND | A topnotch business climate, along with new recreational and municipal facilities, heads the list of current developments around town.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Crown Point building on historic downtown with new amenities
CROWN POINT | Grounded by its historic downtown, the city is adding amenities officials hope will position it for future economic growth.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Cedar Lake business community keeps growing
CEDAR LAKE | In the end, it all comes back to the lake.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Big projects will revitalize, beautify Gary
GARY | The historic election of the city's first black female mayor is expected to energize the ongoing effort to revive the Steel City.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Hammond may boost revenue stream
HAMMOND | City officials are counting on something that keeps people alive to help sustain the city.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Longtime resident sees life in Lake Station improving
LAKE STATION | Life in Lake Station continues to only get better for longtime resident Edward Grinder.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
New plant boosts Merrillville prospects
MERRILLVILLE | Even through a slow economy, Merrillville continues to attract businesses, Clerk-Treasurer Eugene Guernsey said.
East Chicago addressing long-standing challenges
EAST CHICAGO | After a year of "rolling up our sleeves and getting to work," East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland, now with a four-year mandate…
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
New Chicago president likes small-town friendliness
NEW CHICAGO | Town Council President Laurie Robbins loves her tiny town.
Home building increases in Winfield
WINFIELD | While Winfield continues to experience residential growth, the community still holds on to its small-town feel, Town Council Presid…
What is the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board (NWIWB)?
The NWIWB is a board of business, education, labor, community, faith-based and economic development leaders responsible for the strategic visi…
Northwest Indiana Workforce Board (NWIWB) Members
1. Gerry Scheff, Chair - Emerson Power Transmission
FIRST STOP….WorkOne
When it comes to job search or re-employment services, there are 12 WorkOne sites in the region that can provide assistance. People will gener…
Help Wanted: High School Champions
The Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) is currently looking for partners to assist in expanding the pipeline of talent entering the advance…
Hobart great place with great people, council chief says
HOBART | City Council President David Vinzant calls Hobart "a great community with great people."
Schererville to welcome several new businesses
SCHERERVILLE | The new year brings new development to Schererville and the resurrection of an old idea.
February 26, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
N.Y. pastor urges residents, clergy to work around barriers to 'transformational' progress
GARY | The lessons Floyd Flake said he gives to other ministers from the pulpit aren't very different from what distressed urban cities need t…
December 14, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Clay: Gary triumphed over 'giant' challenges
GARY | Outgoing Mayor Rudy Clay said Tuesday that Gary has become adept at tackling giants — especially financial ones — in his tenure leading…
Residents share their thoughts on Gary's future
Many region residents who attended Tuesday's City of Promise event shared their experiences and impressions of Gary and their recommendations …
December 14, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Education chief warns Indiana schools not up to par
MERRILLVILLE | U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan brought a sobering, oft-repeated message to Northwest Indiana saying that Northwest Ind…
September 08, 2011 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
'An island of excellence'
"The battle for education, as I saw today at Calumet High School, is being fought and won in America's classrooms," U.S. Undersecretary of Edu…
September 08, 2011 7:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Eight who serve others receive honors
MERRILLVILLE | Eight people whose lives reflect the philosophy that service to others improves life for everyone were honored Thursday at the …
Arne Duncan keynote speaker at One Region, One Vision event
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit Northwest Indiana, delivering keynote remarks at the Northwest Indiana Forum quarterly meet…
Quality of Life Council accepting nominations
The Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the region's quality of life a…
One Region, One Vision, Ouality of Life Council explore joint action
MERRILLVILLE | The One Region, One Vision grassroots initiative launched by The Times in 2008 and the long-established Quality of Life Council…
Lake County is a diverse workplace and playground
Lake County has a broad enough expanse to contain the blast furnaces of Gary Works, the bayous of the Grand Kankakee Marsh, the cat crackers o…
February 27, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lake County schools provide opportunities for academic success
If you want to talk about what's good in public education, you have only to look around to see the best of the best.
February 27, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lake County developing north and south
Development in Lake County is beginning to pick up steam, with blueprints placed on the shelf during the recession now working their way throu…
February 27, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Revitalizing the region
It's no secret that Gary has had its share of challenges over the years, but a group of stakeholders hopes it can help make changes there that…
February 27, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Officials: C.P. 'ideally positioned' for future
CROWN POINT | Community leaders believe a new highway interchange on the city's east side and an expanded bicycle trail on its west side are p…
February 27, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Water plays dual roles in Cedar Lake
CEDAR LAKE | Once wrapped snugly around the shores of the lake after which it was named, this south Lake County town has kept growing, and muc…
February 27, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Projects open opportunities for improvement
EAST CHICAGO | The expected completion of a pair of high-profile public works projects this summer in East Chicago marks the beginning of an i…
Dyer officials see green
DYER | From achieving status as a Tree City U.S.A., to constructing a grass-covered soccer field parking lot that drains water better than an …
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