Life in the Spotlight

Having lived in Northwest Indiana from the time that she was six months old, Emily Harvey has always enjoyed living in the area with her parents, sister, and brother. She is strongly dedicated to the community she calls home. Currently, Harvey is a...

Born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, Marissa Hernandez is a natural caregiver. "I was born in the hospital that I work in now," Hernandez said. But there are things that occurred between then and now that affected the process. ...

Born and raised in Northwest Indiana, Denise Babjak has always felt a sense of devotion to the community she loves so much, which is why she chose to stay and raise her family here. Though Babjak runs a local business full-time, she has devoted a lot...

The Hobart Police Department does their best to preserve the quality of life for their community. Happily being no exception is Dave Evans, military veteran, family man, and Detective Sergeant at the Hobart PD. Evans is dedicated to his family, his...

Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, IL, along with her two brothers, Daniella Webb has always worked hard for what she wanted in her life. Keeping the value that her mother taught her close to her heart, Webb continues to apply the...

A life-long resident of Indiana, Karen Rainey was born and raised in Chesterton, where she attended Chesterton High School, before moving on to Butler University in Indianapolis where she received her degree in Music Education. She began teaching...

Born and raised in Lansing, Illinois, Lori Postma moved to Northwest Indiana when her parents decided it was time for a change for the family. Postma loved the area so much, however, that she decided to return to the area as an adult where she...

What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson is an interest that I found in common with this week's Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Michael...

Born and raised in East Chicago, IN, Brian Harvey was helping people from a young age. Whether it was helping his family, protecting his friends in the neighborhood, or a random stranger, Harvey had a big heart from the start. Harvey attended the...

Seeing as how children are our future, we should make sure to invest in them, right? We need to show them love, encouragement, and guidance so that we can ensure that our kids have the best chances for the brightest futures.  Deanna Proimos does...