Community

Cook County and South Suburban College (SSC) partnered in April 2023 to establish a grant-funded Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) on the SSC Main Campus in South Holland, IL. This innovative facility provides area residents, businesses,...

Last week, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana graduated 8 Senior Tekkies who completed a two-month series of learning basic digital literacy skills. The workshops were taught by Chelsea Whittington, CEO of C WHITT PR. A graduation ceremony, held...

Have you recently been accepted to one or more colleges? Congratulations! One of the biggest things to consider when choosing a college is cost. With your acceptance letter, you should have received a letter about what financial aid you qualify for....

From developing marketing strategies to overseeing day-to-day operations, students gain real-world experience For many years, Ranjan Kini, Indiana University Northwest Professor of Management - Information Systems, hoped to help establish a store...

Assistant Chief of Police, Michael J. DeHaven, has announced his retirement, effective October 2, 2023. “Assistant Chief DeHaven is a respected leader in our community, having served in several key roles during his 27-year career with the...

The Lenting sisters, Madeline, Karen, Sara and Amanda, not only share a bond as sisters, but also in their choices of career and university. All four sisters have either graduated or are currently enrolled in Purdue University Northwest’s...

Finding a career that meets both someone’s personal and financial needs can be a challenge in today’s world, especially so for those with limited access to the resources to help them get ahead in life. United Way Northwest Indiana, however, is...

Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co. (NITCO) and the Town of Chesterton, Indiana announced this week that the new fiber optic communications and data network is now open for business! The Town has completed primary construction of the advanced...

Warm weather, blue skies, a shimmering lakefront, food, and fun are helping to bring people together in La Porte. Two summer recurring events—Food Truck Tuesdays and Farmed & Forged Farmer's Markets on Sundays—are positively impacting the...

Summer is officially in full swing, and the City of Crown Point has its schedule packed with outdoor events to bring the community together for some good fun under the sun. From events such as weekly car cruises, farmer’s markets, concert series,...