Category Archives: Our Communities
Bridge Work to Close Broadway, 113th Avenue in Crown Point
In Crown Point, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces two road closures for bridge work, urging motorists to plan ahead due to work already occurring in the area. State Road 53/Br...
Apr 07, 2026
Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus Contributes $84.8 Million to Region
Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso Campus says its impact on the region adds more than $84.8 million in income through its students, alumni, and operations. The overall impact of Ivy Tech was cited...
Apr 06, 2026
New Procedure Makes Indiana Debut at Powers Health
In northwest Indiana, Powers Health says it recently became the first healthcare system in Indiana to use the SEISMIQ Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system from Boston Scientific, an acoustic pressur...
Apr 02, 2026
Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Portage Community and Business Night
In Portage, the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the 23rd annual Portage Community and Business Night, April 16, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at the Fieldhouse at Portage High Sc...
Apr 02, 2026
Indiana Dunes National Park Temporarily Closing Mount Baldy
In the Michigan City area, Indiana Dunes National Park says the Mount Baldy Access Site will be closed from late March through mid-June 2026 while the National Park Service carries out a sand manageme...
Apr 01, 2026
Valparaiso Open House for Eastside Master Plan
In Valparaiso, the city invites the public to an Open House to preview the updated vision for the Eastside Campus Master Plan that will serve as a guide for future development in the area between Coun...
Mar 31, 2026
Bishop Ford Freeway Rehabilitation Project 2026, 2027
In Illinois, Region commuters are advised of a major construction project that got underway this month on the Bishop Ford Freeway starting on the outbound side. The Illinois Department of Transportati...
Mar 31, 2026
Road Closure State Road 49 in Jasper County
In Jasper County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says State Road 49 will be closed between State Road 10 and State Road 14 on Monday, March 30, 2026, starting around 7 a.m. lo...
Mar 30, 2026
South Shore Line to Begin Service on New Monon Corridor
In northwest Indiana, the South Shore Line announces the completion of the West Lake Corridor project line extension and opening of train service on the new Monon Corridor. Along with the opening of t...
Mar 30, 2026
Roundabout Construction at U.S. 231 and Cline Avenue
In St. John, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 231 and Cline Ave will close on or after Monday, March 30, 2026. U.S. 231 will be closed at the intersection for approximately t...
Mar 30, 2026
