Claudia Airey

If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

A loyal employee to an organization is just like healthy fruit to the body. The more you have, the more you benefit! Equally important is an organization that cares about its employees. One such employee has been with CompressAir for nearly 15 years;...

At South Suburban College (SSC), there is an essence of authenticity. A quality superior, and supportive experience is provided to help students pursue their goals and achieve success. SSC President Lynette D. Stokes is passionate about the service...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic taking the world by storm and becoming a prevalent global presence earlier last spring, many organizations have had to adapt the way they serve their local communities over the course of nearly two decades....

CompressAir is harnessing this holiday season as a platform for giving and supporting additional local give back efforts. Christmas time is one of the best times of the year; it brings families and friends together, and provides much...

Gracie Hansen is a Portage resident studying to become an elementary and special education teacher. She currently works at Northview Elementary School as a paraprofessional in the Applied Skills Program. “I attended Portage High School and...

The three words no one ever wants to hear – you have cancer. For Heather Almager, being 29 at the time, hearing those words left her stunned. Almager’s battle against breast cancer came out of left field. She and her husband had been trying to...

An annual tradition, the city of Lake Station and community partners are gearing up to spread Christmas and holiday cheer to local families in need. It’s that joyous, festive time of year. Families are frantically preparing for grand feasts,...