City in the Spotlight

When entering the city of Hobart on U.S. 30, Old Ridge Road, 3rd Street or Indiana 130, passerbys are welcomed via signs that say “Welcome to Hobart: the Friendly City.” That moniker is a good indicator of the pride locals show. From the mayor to...

Portage may be known for their boats (at the Harbor), Bass (Pro Shops) and big screen (at the Portage IMAX), but in just a day’s time, visitors (and residents, too) will be able to find much more than the three B’s. The city is packed with hidden...

Marked as a city of “Hope and Progress,” East Chicago not only boasts a rich history, but has made strides in recent years to improve quality of life and lower crime. East Chicago is a bit of a “twin city” in itself, says Steve Segura, the...

Crown Point is known as the “Hub of Lake County” due to its centralized location and distinction as the county seat of an area that boasts some municipalities with larger populations. But it could just as well be known as the “Hub of...

Over the last three decades, the town of Dyer has clearly been on the rise. When Town Administrator Rick Eberly grew up in the town some three decades ago, the population was somewhere between 5,000 to 6,000 residents, but that number has more than...

Once a month, NWIndianaLife.com plans on profiling a city or town in Lake, Porter or La Porte County as part of the "City in the Spotlight" series. Beginning with St. John, we would like to focus on all positive aspects of these communities, the...