Dr. Blake Soller graduated from Chesterton High School as a young man, unsure of what he wanted from life and a career. Today, about 20 years later, Soller teaches English at Chesterton High School, having found an unlikely sense of drive and purpose...
Jillian Spano
Veteran Spotlight: John Summers
John Summers, a lifelong resident of Lake County Indiana, dedicates much of his time to supporting fellow veterans. Summers volunteers for a local non-profit organization called Operation Charlie Bravo (OCB). Having the opportunity to use his skills...
Top 10 photo galleries on NWI.Life in 2024
In 2024, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade, business celebration, or other special event near you. The photos captured at these...
Survivor Series: John Dempsey
John Dempsey, a resident of Munster, Indiana, began his long battle with cancer at the age of 52-years-old. Dempsey had no idea that receiving a colonoscopy as a preventative measure would begin a six-year journey with colorectal cancer. Dempsey...
Strack & Van Til sponsors Lake County Corn Dogs Christmas in July Event; two organizations working together to foster a strong community
For the second year the local Crown Point team, the Lake County Corn Dogs, hosted the exciting and unique “Christmas in July” event. Community members from the Region rallied together to support the community-based team, engaging in a fun...
Crossroads Chamber NWI Chamber Night brings communities throughout the Region together at the US Steel Yard
Approximately 350 members of chambers across Northwest Indiana (NWI) gathered together at the US Steel Yard Stadium for an exciting game. This is the first event of such caliber, with members from 14 chambers across the Region getting together to...