Category Archives: Our Communities

In Valparaiso, the Northwest Indiana District 1 Firefighter Training Council, in partnership with the Valparaiso-based MAAC Foundation, held a graduation ceremony at the MAAC Foundation's first respon...

In Gary, Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan this week announced a federal grant that will go toward the completion of final design and permitting steps for riparian and wetland restoration on ...

In Chicago, the Bears say they are expanding their search for a new stadium site - and extending it the northwest corner of the Hoosier state. In an online open letter to fans, Team President and CEO ...

In Hammond and Munster, the South Shore Line says it is testing its electric passenger train on the new Monon Corridor this week. The testing is happening overnight, 7 pm to 3 am, December 15, 2025, t...

In La Porte County, INDOT Northwest says U.S. 35/Indiana Avenue in La Porte reopened last Friday December 12, 2025, after work this year that included reconstructing the intersection of U.S. 35 and Ki...

Indiana U.S. Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks and Illinois U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have introduced legislation to designate Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in northwest India...

In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation says it is celebrating the graduation of 41 Volunteer Fire Academy students this month. The graduates, who represent fire departments from across the Region, complet...

The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County announces its next Fix-It Fair, a community-driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing. This free event will take place on Saturday, Jan...

In northern Indiana, the University of Saint Francis recently announced the acquisition of Leffler Academy in Gas City, southwest of Fort Wayne. A news release said Leffler Academy at the University o...

Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan has announced federal grant awards in Northwest Indiana, including for the City of La Porte and River Forest Community School Corporation, under the Departme...