What’s recently happened? The 4th of July celebration in Crown Point was a highly anticipated annual event, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate America's Independence Day. This vibrant celebration included a parade, fireworks, and...
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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...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Lara Bates
It’s not common that one can spend their afternoon experiencing a simulated space mission, but the folks at Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana (NWI) can make it a possibility. Lara Bates, the executive director, is the driving force...
10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, July 25 – July 28
As July comes to a close, Northern Indiana is in for tons of festivities! From LakeFest in La Porte to Pierogi Fest in Whiting, you’ll find plenty of fun across the Region this weekend. In Michiana, you can join the Lifers as we celebrate the...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond is getting ready to end summer vacation with a bang
What’s recently happened? Whiting Lakefront Park recently hosted a fireworks show on July 3 and a Fourth of July parade in honor of celebrating the holiday. “I love the Fourth of July. I feel like it’s such a fun holiday, and...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Jill McCoy
The golf industry is a field that is stereotypically dominated by men, yet Jill McCoy has cemented herself as a prominent figure in Northwest Indiana’s golf scene. McCoy grew up just outside of West Lafayette in a farming community and began...
10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, July 18 – July 21
Northern Indiana is getting in tune with its musical side this weekend with world-class entertainment right in your backyard. Festival of the Lakes is bringing headliners like DaBaby and Marshmello to the stage, while the Porter County Fair has a...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: St. John Festival ends and back to school begins
What’s recently happened? Festival season has just about wrapped up for the Region. The St. John Festival, which occurred from July 11-14, was a success once again. Held at 9400 Wicker Ave., this annual event brings in large numbers of people...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster explodes with fireworks
What’s recently happened? Construction is a never ending cycle everywhere you go. Construction workers have built work buildings, apartments, and restaurants in different areas of the Town of Munster. More people are moving into Munster and get to...
Region pride: what’s the deal?
How do we define Region pride? Is it based on our industrial heritage? Is it based on a combination of mostly Illinois and Indiana people who blend together to make a unique Northwest Indiana? Is it because some organization tells us we are proud? Is...
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