Category Archives: Our Communities

In Chesterton, over 100 additional parking spaces are available with two new public parking lots now open in the downtown district. The town of Chesterton and the Duneland Chamber of Commerce recently...

Red Cross officials in the Hoosier state are offering advice to help stay safe during the upcoming heat wave. The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region urges everyone to take three critical actions...

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a road project affecting traffic in the vicinity of Southlake Mall is getting underway and motorists should expect changing traffi...

Storm cleanup was continuing in areas of northwest Indiana and the south suburbs in northeast Illinois after strong storms on Wednesday June 18 2025. Damage included trees and power lines down in La P...

In Valparaiso, Valpo Parks has announced a collaboration that it says marks a significant step forward in bringing a comprehensive indoor recreation and enrichment campus to the Valparaiso community. ...

Region residents are invited to step into summer with the "Path to Wellness" walking event, a free community program designed to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and nutritional awareness...

Ivy Tech Community College says it has released a new report that estimates, for the first time, the number of Hoosiers who will need to acquire new skills through non-degree credentials to meet India...

In Lake County, east of Cedar Lake and Lowell, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising Region motorists that the 153rd Avenue bridge over Interstate 65 will be closed for bridge w...

In Lake County, Franciscan Health Crown Point has received a donation of more than 700 stuffed animals and nearly 300 blankets to help comfort children who are hospitalized. Representatives from The E...

In Valparaiso, the city says this season's paving program looks to improve 62 lane miles, plus 40 miles of crack sealing and more than a mile of sidewalks. The city says it has appropriated $9.4 milli...