Families in Portage will soon have a new child care option, as Stepping Stones Early Learning Center gets ready to open its doors this fall. While focusing on educational services, Stepping Stones is also licensed to care for 188 children – which...

Chester Inc. has been making an impact on the Northwest Indiana community since it was founded in 1947 by two historical innovators: Orville Redenbacher and Charles Bowman. The two began the company after purchasing the George F. Chester & Sons...

Chester Inc. carries over 70 years of history in the Region—60 years serving farmers with their leading-edge agricultural systems, decades of working with entrepreneurs to help shape the Northwest Indiana landscape with their architectural and...

With a history that stretches back almost eight decades and spans multiple industries and countless clients, Chester Inc. is a family business with a lot of stories to share. The one shouldering that responsibility is Charles “Chuck” Wilk,...

A diverse economy is one of the Region’s hallmarks. Vast farms, steel mills, retailers, and more all play a big role in making Northwest Indiana what it is. But someone needs to build it all, and few companies have played as big a role in crafting...

After decades of service in helping maintain the Region’s Lawns and Gardens, Burke’s Outdoor Equipment is celebrating the completion of a major renovation to their storefront, a brand new state-of-the-art facility at 745W US Highway 30 Valparaiso...

Burke's Outdoor Equipment is having their grand re-opening of their new state- of- the- art facility at 745W US Highway 30 Valparaiso (just across from Walgreens distribution center right on the Lake and Porter county line) on Saturday April 15,...

Northwest Indiana is home to a remarkable number of scenic views and properties, including many that are somewhat under the radar compared to famous spots such as the Indiana Dunes. One of these is White Oak Farm, a beautiful, all-occasion...