Kimani Krienke

The arts and music are important in education and community engagement. José Moreno believes in the power of music, and as the president of Portage LIVE!, he’s determined to highlight Portage as a hidden musical gem. As a young child in the 1960s,...

On Thursday, November 7, hundreds of women gathered to hear from guest speakers and each other about the inequalities women face in the workplace. Crossroads Chamber, Northwest Indiana’s Chamber of Commerce, hosted its third annual Women’s Brunch...

Pictured: Dana Kurzawinski (left) and Toni Casson (right) Creating a family-oriented environment where children can express themselves freely is the essence of Toni’s Dance Academy. Dana Kurzawinski has been fueling this dream for several decades,...

Having spent time in the Army National Guard and Active Duty Army, Rob Anderson decided he preferred military life over civilian life when he got out of the Army. Being medically retired himself, Anderson now encourages his fellow veterans to ask for...

Costumes, candy, and Halloween spirit were in the air in Downtown Chesterton on the evening of Friday, October 25. The Duneland Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual trick-or-treat event, blocking off a couple of streets to make the event even...

A passion for children receiving a good education drives Shelby Davis to be a teacher who helps her students succeed academically and behaviorally. No matter what they choose to do after they leave school, Davis wants her students to know she’s...

South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois was home to the 2nd Congressional District housing expo on Saturday, October 26. Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Chicago brought in an array of businesses...