Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that make us thankful. Whether you’re here to visit family or just love everything that Northern Indiana has to offer, this weekend is set to be one full of fun and friends! Take a...
Juanita Segura was born and raised right here in the Region, and she still resides in her hometown of East Chicago, Indiana. She’ll observe her cancerversary this November, as it’s been almost exactly 10 years since she was diagnosed with lung...
What’s recently happened? On September 27, during the Homecoming football pre-game, the Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) band room was dedicated to Rocco Carioto, the late band director who passed away in February. Carioto’s family was presented with...
What’s recently happened? Forty of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) seniors volunteered to help the Chicago Food Depository pack food for Illinois residents. “The field trip was a fantastic success! The seniors worked hard,...
What’s recently happened? Boone Grove High School’s (BGHS) football season concluded on October 25 with a loss to Wheeler High School (WHS). Despite this, BGHS celebrated the football team with five players announced for the First Team...
What's recently happened? River Forest High School (RF) is now a few months into the school year, which means activities and events are getting started. One of the biggest clubs at RF is the National Honor Society (NHS), which had its induction...
As president of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and chair of the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, Pete McCown has made a lasting impact on the region. His leadership and commitment to the community has been instrumental in...
La Porte City Council Member Lauren Huffman has spent her career empowering others and making a tangible impact on her community. From her beginnings in criminal justice to her current leadership role at the Indiana Department of Transportation...
Jeff Balon grew up just outside of Valparaiso. He spent his younger years living on a farm in rural Jackson Township but later attended Chesterton High School. He’s wanted a career in law enforcement since he was little. After graduating from high...
Monique Maldonado’s accomplishments over the years are nothing short of incredible. As a wife, a mother of two, a beauty pageant winner, an author, a Latin dancer and instructor, and a blogger, the East Chicago native has a laundry list of...