History

The City of Whiting is definitely a quirky, fun-filled town. With a beautiful lakefront, plenty of industry, and a classic little downtown, the city provides its residents with the best of so many worlds. From summertime to an ice-covered winter,...

Tuesday morning was a momentous occasion at the Hammond campus of Purdue University Northwest where students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the life and achievements of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Despite a heavy...

We had another snowfall that called upon snowplows before the sun even rose, causing the commute for some early birds to be slow and cautious driving their way into work this morning. Considered mild weather by Africa Tarver, the Executive Director...

For residents of Highland, Indiana looking for a resource to shed some light on the history of their town, look no further than the “Planet Highland” Facebook Page. The owner of the page describes it as a, “Photo history of Highland,...

Passengers who travel on the South Shore Line train between Downtown Chicago and South Bend Airport are in for a real treat later this summer and fall. On select Saturday departures beginning August 5th, volunteer Interpretive Guides with the...

The film crew has made their way to the Whiting area! Welcome, History Channel, Accord Productions and Volo Auto Museum! What an amazing 1st Cruise Night of the year this will be... See ya real soon!

The John Dillinger Museum, located inside the historic Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Ind., will offer admission for $.25 to all individuals for the month of February. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take an interactive and historic...

History buffs can enjoy buy-one, get-one free admission at the John Dillinger Museum in Crown Point, Ind. during National Travel and Tourism Week from May 1 to 7. The Dillinger Museum was moved to the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point’s...

The John Dillinger Museum in Crown Point, Indiana will offer buy one – get one free admission for the months of January and February. Special winter hours for the months of January and February are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday....

On Thursday, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, held the 2015 South Shore Legends Induction Ceremony in which they inducted three new members into their Wall of Legends. This year’s...