CROWN POINT | National Guard veteran Aaron Allen sat at a booth during a January evening at a nearly empty Johnnie's Round the Clock in Merrillville.
The national debate over how police interact with the public hasn't gone unnoticed by several chiefs in Lake County.
With a new leader at the helm of the region's Catholic population and growing attendance in some of the most well-known local faith communities, the year 2020 could be a powerful time for local churchgoers.
When it comes to tourism in the region, five years is far down the road. The job is a daily one, with a near-sighted focus on attracting visitors while reminding residents they don't have to cross state lines for everything from bird-watching and charter boat rentals to gambling and entertainment.
When great food and award-winning wines are served in a beautiful setting, the experience is bound to be memorable. Guiseppe “Joe” Scalzo has created that experience at Ciao Bella, where authentic Italian dining is true to his family’s roots in their native town of Calabria, Italy. Scalzo di…
Lakeshore Public Media has grown since its inception in the mid-1980s, but the mission has never changed. Today more than ever, Lakeshore Public Media, through television, radio, the web, community outreach and events, is a source for local and national information to connect people and idea…
It is the mission of the Hammond Port Authority to provide maximum public recreational access to Lake Michigan waters, Wolf Lake waters, George Lake waters, Lost Marsh Golf Course, Forsythe Park, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, for all who come by land or by sea, striving towards the highest qualit…
Batteries Unlimited is a full service battery supplier with two locations in the Chicagoland area. The first location in Addison, Illinois opened in 2003 and the second opened in Griffith, Indiana in September, 2013. Daryle Gates, owner, says that they specialize in batteries of every kind a…
Mayor Keith Soderquist and the administration, staff, and employees of the City of Lake Station, Indiana have been working hard to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors, through rebuilding homes, rebuilding infrastructure, and rebuilding parks and recreational opportunities.…
Located in Northwest Indiana’s very own ‘downtown Mayberry’, Popa Heating & Cooling in Highland attracts its share of passersby. Some stop in for a cup of coffee. Others enjoy some casual conversation. And no matter how long they stay, most can’t get over how nicely decorated the front o…
When it comes to choosing the right podiatrist it is easy to get lost in vast amount of information. Traditional research on search engines or word-of-mouth from friends, family or referring physicians simply does not cut it. “The health of your feet are extremely important and you must seek…
Although Lowell has expanded much since it was first platted in 1852, that growth has been measured with the same rural mindset upon which the town was founded; a mindset that has been the backbone and foundation of Lowell, allowing it to be a friendly town with a proud past and bright future.
In 1951 the Calumet College of St. Joseph was established in the region with one purpose—to provide access to education. Originally built in East Chicago, Calumet College of St. Joseph moved to Whiting in 1973 to accommodate expansion and during the course of their history they have fulfille…
Hartsfield Village in Munster is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that celebrates the full continuum of life and promotes successful aging. But more than a typical senior-living community, Hartsfield Village provides residents and their families a seamless transition and the peace of m…
Despite being one of Northwest Indiana's most established suburban communities, Munster has been growing and been attracting new development as Centennial Village has filled in and the new Maple Leaf Crossing will bring cutting-edge container architecture to town.
Breanne Zolfo's unique coffeehouse, Cafe Fresco on the Crown Point Square, offers community-minded kindness to strangers through “Community Love.”
Are prices headed up or down? Where are the hotspots for buyers and sellers? Find out with these charts and graphs, updated weekly.
Take a peek at fixer-uppers with potential to beautiful old homes around Northwest Indiana
Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens. The tornado flattened entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. Another person was killed in Alabama. The tornado flattened entire blocks of the small town of Rolling Fork, reducing homes to piles of rubble, flipping cars on their sides and toppling the town's water tower. Residents hunkered down in bath tubs as the tornado struck and later broke into a John Deere store that they converted into a triage center for the wounded.
59-year-old Richard Williams was pronounced dead on the scene after he was pinned under his van while trying to stop it from rolling backwards into the street, according to Newton police.
"As a father of a child with Down syndrome, I know these kids and adults deserve the absolute best from the world," said state Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores.
Senate Enrolled Act 334 reduces the SNAP eligibility verification burden for anyone age 60 and up or anyone with a recognized disability.
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59-year-old Richard Williams was pronounced dead on the scene after he was pinned under his van while trying to stop it from rolling backwards into the street, according to Newton police.
The Indiana House has approved legislation that would end a class-action lawsuit filed by Valparaiso seeking to collect a 5% franchise fee from video streaming services.
Thursday morning, the U.S. Marshals Task Force reportedly arrested Larry Saunders, 18, in the Aetna neighborhood of Gary for alleged murder.
The Plan Commission will soon consider a proposal to build Michigan City’s first new subdivision since 1955.
"As a father of a child with Down syndrome, I know these kids and adults deserve the absolute best from the world," said state Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores.
Senate Enrolled Act 334 reduces the SNAP eligibility verification burden for anyone age 60 and up or anyone with a recognized disability.
The Indiana House has approved legislation that would end a class-action lawsuit filed by Valparaiso seeking to collect a 5% franchise fee from video streaming services.