Life in the Spotlight

Monique Maldonado’s accomplishments over the years are nothing short of incredible. As a wife, a mother of two, a beauty pageant winner, an author, a Latin dancer and instructor, and a blogger, the East Chicago native has a laundry list of...

It’s no secret that technology dominates nearly every aspect of our lives. From phones being seemingly glued to our hands to the rise of artificial intelligence altering how we perform daily tasks, there are many out there who simply want to be one...

For Andrea Puente, being the Director of Marketing & Sales at Belvedere Senior Housing feels like a true full-circle moment. Growing up close to her grandmother, whom she calls Mama, the East Chicago native cultivated a special relationship that...

Chris Orange, property manager at Lowell's Buckley Homestead, began his career shortly after graduating from Ball State University with a degree in history.  He first worked at Oak Ridge Prairie in Griffith for two years before spending 12 years...

If you’ve ever taken a drive around Hobart, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Blastcamp Paintball & Airsoft. Located on Nike Missile Site C-47, which was used as a safe space for air defense in the Chicagoland area during the Cold War, the...

Anthony Hudson is a man of many talents. As a proud council member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), a social media specialist at Indiana University Northwest (IUN), a YouTuber/podcaster and a new media journalist at...

Cedar Lake resident Heather Hegyes is a dedicated volunteer at Operation Charlie Bravo, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting veterans. Although she is not a veteran herself, her contributions truly benefit the organization.  As the...

Ellen Kapitan describes herself as a councilperson by day and a roller derby skater by night. Kapitan is a driving force of change in the Valparaiso community in a multitude of ways. She is an at-large City Council representative for Valparaiso’s...

Philip Bolton is a valued member of the Great News. Life News Media Journalism team. He has been with the team for nearly a year, consistently bringing exceptional productivity and energy.  Bolton was homeschooled due to severe food...

Adrell Mable has made a significant impact as a Health Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Albania and Montenegro.  Her journey, from working in hospital settings to serving abroad, shows her dedication to community service.  She...