To help develop the next generation of Region leaders, Kankakee Valley (KV) REMC has recently established a Junior Board of Directors program for local students. The program invites high school juniors to participate in a variety of engaging...

For those looking for a new, delicious drink to kick off the year, consider WayBird, Half Acre Beer Company’s newest Hazy India Pale Ale (IPA). “It's really a nice mix of being hop-forward but juicy with a soft mouthfeel and finishing dry if you...

To help kids get a jump start on life skills early, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana is offering its members to participate in its fine arts and nutrition programs. From learning how to sew to knowing how to eat healthy, these...

In Northwest Indiana, we live, we work, and of course, we play. In 2022, we found time to sing along at concerts, grab tickets to festivals, celebrate holidays like the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, attend theatre productions, and...

If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

From highlighting some of the amazing employees across the many organizations in our Region, to celebrating businesses through their successes, to supporting various groups' accomplishments during the year, 2022 involved a lot in the world of...

The Christmas spirit was merry and bright at the Indiana Welcome Center during the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA)’s annual Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 7. The event welcomed all the organization's staff and partners...