Category Archives: Our Communities
Silhavy Road Closure in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Silhavy Road is scheduled to be closed between U.S. 30 and Boilermaker Court for about three months beginning Monday, August 17, 2026, to allow for a roundabout project. The city says i...
Aug 7, 2026
Gary Housing Authority, City of Gary Pave the Way for New Developments
In Gary, the city says demolition of the 46-year-old Broadway Manor housing development will pave the way for new commercial and retail space. Officials say the public housing project, built in 1980, ...
Aug 7, 2026
Strack & Van Til Eliminates Third-Party Delivery Price Markups
Highland-based Strack & Van Til says it is making grocery delivery more affordable by offering the same prices customers see in-store across its third-party delivery platforms, including Instacart...
Aug 7, 2026
Intersection Improvement Project at SR 2 and SR 55 Near Lowell
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says an intersection improvement project at State Road 2 and the west junction of State Road 55 in Lowell begins on or after Wednesday,...
Aug 7, 2026
Lansing Mayor Issues Proclamation of Disaster in Response to July 27 Tornado
In Illinois, Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy has issued a Proclamation of Disaster in response to the tornado that impacted the community last week. The proclamation recognizes the dedication of Village emp...
Aug 7, 2026
Michigan City Area Schools Board Approves Long-Term Facilities Plan
In Michigan City, the school board recently approved a long-term facilities plan. It includes the construction of a new Edgewood Elementary, and renovations at Lake Hills, Pine, and Marsh elementary s...
Aug 7, 2026
Gov. Braun Encourages NWI Business Owners to Plan for Future with Online Tools
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is encouraging small business owners in the Region to explore free online tools that will help them plan for the future. Governor Braun said in Northwest Indiana alone, nea...
Aug 7, 2026
PNW Cuts Ribbon on New Dorm; IUB to Renovate Willkie Quad
In Hammond, Purdue University Northwest Tuesday August 4 2026 held a ribbon cutting for their newest dorm. Construction had been underway at the northeast corner of 173rd Street and Woodmar Avenue sin...
Aug 7, 2026
Multiple Projects to Impact S.R. 2 between Valparaiso and Westville
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says multiple projects will impact State Road 2 between Valparaiso and Westville this month, including a full closure. State Road 2 is set to fully clo...
Aug 4, 2026
Crew Carwash 'Crew for Kids' Fundraiser Raises Over $268,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Crew Carwash, announces the results of its 17th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser, which took place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, and was extended to include Sunday, July 19, 2026. Through a two-day effor...
Aug 3, 2026
