Category Archives: Our Communities

In observance of National Energy Assistance Day on January 31, 2025, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is reminding customers of energy assistance programs available to those facing fin...

In Michigan City's Elston Grove Historic Neighborhood, the city's original public library is now home to apartments. Made from Indiana limestone, the building first opened in October 1897 as the city'...

Windy and very dry conditions are in the Region forecast for Monday January 27, 2025. The National Weather Service Chicago has issued a Fire Weather Watch that includes communities in northwest Indian...

In Gary, the city says streetlight upgrades will be happening throughout the community as part of a newly-launched Relight the City initiative. Work is underway to repair or replace 2000 streetlights ...

Indiana Landmarks says it awarded more than $6 million in 2024 to help nonprofits and cities statewide save meaningful places. Locally that included a grant for design work and community engagement ex...

In Valparaiso, Valpo Parks says it is announcing a significant investment in the city's park system with the launch of "rePLAY", a $10 million initiative to enhance and upgrade ten existing parks in 2...

Warming centers will be open in northwest Indiana and across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place to stay. Indiana 211 is a resource for updated locations and hours of warming centers....

As the weather turns much colder and the potential increases for hazards such as ice, snow and frigid temperatures, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is reminding customers to prepa...

In Valparaiso, Mayor Jon Costas delivered his State of the City address at the Valpo Chamber's annual luncheon Wednesday January 15, 2025. He unveiled plans to upgrade up to ten city parks, which will...

In Porter, Indiana Dunes Tourism and the Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host their first-ever Winter Pop-Up Markets. The Markets will be held January 18, 2025, and February 15, 2025, from 10am to 3...