The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on everyone, but especially organizations that are committed to helping out the neediest in their communities such as Valparaiso’s Hilltop Neighborhood House. Well known in the area as a childcare center...

United Way of Porter County’s Reading Buddies program is a simple, but beloved program that provides students across Northwest Indiana with a stuffed animal companion that serves as a motivational tool for developing reading and speech skills....

“An avid marathon runner with a big heart” is the perfect way to describe Merrillville resident Deanna Grimes. After moving to Northwest Indiana years ago, Grimes has enjoyed immersing herself into the vibrant...

On Monday morning, Chester Inc. broke ground on a new building for one of Valparaiso’s most respected healthcare institutions, Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center. The new location promises to help expand and improve founder Dr. Scott Buck,...

When the COVID-19 pandemic first struck, many businesses scrambled to shift their operations to accommodate remote work. Companies around the Region turned to Chester Inc.’s Information Technologies (IT) team to help them make an emergency leap....

Chester Inc. and Wayne Enterprises commemorated the end of years of planning, developing, and building on Thursday as they cut the ribbon on Vale View, a mixed-use residential and apartment complex located right in the heart of Valparaiso at 260...

As new trends develop in vibrant downtown areas like Valparaiso, Ind., developers and construction/architectural firms are challenged with creating mixed-use spaces that meet the unique needs of communities and their residents. Vale View in...