Christine Neal is the Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Northwest Indiana and a licensed real estate agent in both Indiana and Illinois. "I grew up in Cedar Lake, surrounded by water, which shaped a lot of my...
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 2015, IN THE CHESTERTON TRIBUNE Known to be delicious with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, turkeys are known not at all for their smarts, their problem-solving skills, or their decisiveness. A case in...
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that make us thankful. Whether you’re here to visit family or just love everything that Northern Indiana has to offer, this weekend is set to be one full of fun and friends! Take a...
Juanita Segura was born and raised right here in the Region, and she still resides in her hometown of East Chicago, Indiana. She’ll observe her cancerversary this November, as it’s been almost exactly 10 years since she was diagnosed with lung...
What’s recently happened? On September 27, during the Homecoming football pre-game, the Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) band room was dedicated to Rocco Carioto, the late band director who passed away in February. Carioto’s family was presented with...
What’s recently happened? Forty of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) seniors volunteered to help the Chicago Food Depository pack food for Illinois residents. “The field trip was a fantastic success! The seniors worked hard,...
What's recently happened? River Forest High School (RF) is now a few months into the school year, which means activities and events are getting started. One of the biggest clubs at RF is the National Honor Society (NHS), which had its induction...
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...
As we enter the back half of November, it’s time to begin thinking about the important people in your life and how you can show it to them. Whether that’s through a gift, an experience, or just an afternoon of time together, Northern Indiana has...
What’s recently happened? From November 6-10, Lake Central High School (LC) journalism students attended the Journalism Education Association (JEA) conference located in Philadelphia to immerse themselves in the world of journalism. Twenty students...