Anna Ortiz

Whether you’re a young couple searching for a starter home or a long-standing resident looking to sell, the real estate market can be a tough place to find sure-footing. In an ever-fluctuating arena, we asked four real estate pros to deliver us...

One only has to look across Lake Michigan from any of the Region’s beachfronts to wave “Hello,” to our neighbors to the west. However, as more Illinois residents pack their bags to move across the state border, we’re finding our city-dwelling...

As the relentless Northwest Indiana winter still clings to its last days, disc golf enthusiasts can be seen slinging frisbees in all climates across Northwest Indiana. Disc golf is a sport that can’t be contained in a court or flat field. It’s a...

The expansion of a beloved candy factory, a public transit system, and building up an eco-friendly city are just some major highlights on the City of Hobart’s horizon. Hobart’s professionals, leaders, and supporters gathered en mass Wednesday...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies of heart disease- but with the right knowledge and lifestyle changes, that number could easily plummet. Methodist Hospital hosted a presentation and blood pressure screenings at Innsbrook Country Club on...

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, making up for one of every three deaths each year in females. No one knows heart health like Porter Regional Hospital, which houses Northwest Indiana’s only Heart Center for Women. That’s why...

In February, the month of amore, there’s no better time to add unconditional love, cuddles and kisses into your life! We aren’t talking about sparking up a romance, but adopting a four-legged companion from one of the many adoption shelters in...

Kids from Duneland, Portage, Valparaiso and Crown Point schools have been scouring their houses, hunting though their cafeterias, and rallying up their families to collect one seemingly insignificant thing: tiny aluminum pop tabs. Saturday morning...

As Valentine’s Day comes closer, it can be a scramble to brainstorm ways to treat your loved one and yourself to a memorable evening of fun. However, Northwest Indiana is filled with delicious places to dine, unique events and fun activities....

Our second part to our drone photography series takes you soaring over Indiana Dune State Park, Soldier Field in Chicago, Whiting’s wintery, Whihala Beach and more! Be sure to check out these talented local photographers and follow their work for...