Anna Ortiz

Strack and Van Til shoppers can enjoy wall-to-wall cuisine, from prepared delicacies at the deli to a rainbow of produce stretching across the shelves. However, many Northwest Indiana families have empty fridges and barren cupboards. In fact, 100,000...

When Corporal Matt Siegfried walked into a Hammond home on October 6th and saw a 37-year-old man on the floor with a gunshot would to the leg, he jumped into action without hesitation. “It’s not something you see very day,” Siegfried said....

For Jesus Miranda, scoring goals goes far beyond the reaches of the soccer field. The long-time athlete has taken on the task of Soccer League Director for Portage Parks, working with youth to achieve the best they can on and off the field....

Hotdogs roamed the aisles of Strack and Van Til’s, followed by dragons in search of treats on Saturday evening. Strack and Van Til’s 3rd Annual Haunting for Heroes brought games, raffle prizes, food, bounce houses and tons of candy to the...

Vampires, Minions, unicorns, Trolls and monsters took over Downtown Chesterton Friday evening to kick off the Halloween festivities. The annual Duneland Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Downtown drew around a thousand attendees for an evening,...

Where else can a person mini-golf among zombies with their coworkers or battle head-to-head in an intense game of laser tag? Zao Island, located at 1050 Horse Prairie Avenue in Valparaiso, turned the Team Life Party outing for the Ideas in Motion...

Many have played the game Clue, but on Thursday night, attendees experienced the mystery game come to life in comical fashion. A cast of colorful suspects and intrigued investigators gathered at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton for Jacob’s...

For Phyllis Kalajian, Viking culture isn’t all broad axes and battle. She taps into the more intricate, artistic side of the ancient civilization, in crafting handmade jewelry fit for a “shieldmaiden” of the highest order. To prove it, her...

Crown Point's Bright Future Following “Part One,” where Crown Point Mayor David Uran and Ideas in Motion Media Founder Chris Mahlmann cruised through the city’s Downtown Square, Main Street and Broadway, “Part Two” focuses on some exciting...

As 7-year-old Jose’s hands searched for the right notes on the piano, Judith Neville watched in eager anticipation. For him, she said executing the melody “Yankee Doodle,” Jose’s latest accomplishment, is as important to him as a Beethoven...