IUN success story: Derrick Cannon
Gary’s police chief credits Indiana University Northwest with with career mobility.
Government
Region counties grew in population in 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimates show that population in six Northwest and North Central Indiana counties grew since 2022.
Mrvan announces Community Project Funding requests
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan announced a list of funding requests for projects in the Region that were approved in the fiscal year 2024 appropriations measure.
Governor appoints Region mayors to NICTD board
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed two Region mayors to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District board Friday.
Assessed value boom drives jump in maximum levy appeals
The city of Hobart in Lake County was one of many local units of government in Indiana to request reviews of their tax limits.
Gov. Holcomb announces judicial appointment
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed David Francisco to the St. Joseph County Superior Court to succeed Judge John Marnocha retiring on Jan. 31.
Merrillville gains four police officers
Stanley Thompson Jr., Christopher Trotter-Borrelli, Roberto Espinosa and Thomas Sarsfield became Merrillville’s newest police officers on Jan. 9.
Holcomb delivers last, reflective State of the State address
Gov. Eric Holcomb gave his final State of the State Address on Jan. 9 in the Indiana Statehouse.
Holcomb promotes workforce training resources
One Stop to Start, a new state website, promotes existing workforce development programs in Indiana.
IEDC reports nearly $29B in 2023 investments
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. touted its 2023 successes as the year closed.