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About Michael Puente

Michael Puente works full time for WBEZ 91.5 FM Chicago Public Radio. He covers politics, environment and features in Northwest Indiana, southwest Michigan and Chicago’s South Side. For 11 years, Michael wrote for the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana. Michael also spent two years writing for the Daily Herald of Arlington Heights, Ill., covering Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Michael is a contributing writer for Cafe Latino Lifestyles Magazine in Chicago and an adjunct faculty instructor at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Hammond.

Delicious, nutritious reboot

February 1, 2022 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Emily Edwards

Former social worker Emily Edwards follows new passion to develop Paradise Spreads, which she says is a healthy, good-tasting alternative snack food.

Filed Under: 2022-Feb-Mar, Business Profile Tagged With: Darian Collins, Emily Edwards, Paradise Spreads, Strack & Van Til

His side job? Laughter

November 24, 2021 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Tom Byelick

Tom Byelick, Hobart Chamber of Commerce director, combines his business background with love of comedy to provide outside-the-box thinking in new role.

Filed Under: 2021-Dec-Jan, Current Issue, Off Hours Tagged With: comedy, Hobart Chamber of Commerce, John Yelkich, Michele Gonzalez Piskol, off hours, Tom Byelick, Tomfoolery Fun Club

A passion for the stage

October 1, 2021 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Janice Logsdon

Janis Logsdon, assistant director of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has a passion for live theater productions, and she hasn’t given up on performing even during the pandemic that shuttered indoor performances.

Filed Under: 2021-Oct-Nov, Off Hours Tagged With: Craig Gibson, Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Indiana University, Janis Logsdon, Premier Arts, The Company

Extreme measures

July 29, 2021 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Bethany Hartley

Bethany Hartley, of the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, shares her story about losing weight and pursuing better health in more than one fulfilling way.

Filed Under: 2021-Aug-Sep, Off Hours Tagged With: Bethany Hartley, Brian Pawlowski, healthy lifestyle, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership

Here to help with the kids

May 28, 2021 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana take steps to remind Region’s communities that they offer many activities for children.

Filed Under: 2021-Jun-Jul, Making a Difference Tagged With: Boys & Girls Clubs of America of Greater Northwest Indiana, COVID-19, Michael Simpson, Ryan Smiley

Legacy of environmental trust

December 2, 2020 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Shirley Heinze Land Trust

The Valparaiso-based Shirley Heinze Land Trust protects everything from small vacant lots to its largest parcel, the 520-acre Ambler Flatwoods east of Michigan City.

Filed Under: 2020-Dec-Jan, Making a Difference Tagged With: Ambler Flatwoods, Andrew Bowman, Dr. Shirley Heinze, Jim Haniford, Kristopher Krouse, Land Trust Alliance, Lydick Bog, Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, Ogden Dunes

One street at a time in Gary

October 1, 2020 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

Cleanslate helps clean up Gary and provide jobs

Gary Mayor Jerome Prince implements Cleanslate initiative to help brighten Gary’s streets and create jobs for those in need of a second chance in life. It is expected to create 15 to 25 jobs annually for residents while providing cleaner, safer streets.

Filed Under: 2020-Oct-Nov, Making a Difference Tagged With: beautification, Brady Gott, Cara, City of Gary, Cleanslate, Jerome Prince, Maria Kim

Breathtaking views from bike

October 1, 2020 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

New St. Francis leader loves his bike

New University of Saint Francis president says cycling outlet for fun and connecting with others. The Rev. Dr. Eric Zimmer took over as president of the university July 1.

Filed Under: 2020-Oct-Nov, Off Hours Tagged With: bicycling, bike repair, Rev. Dr. Eric Zimmer, Saint Patrick’s Church, St. Xavier High School, United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education, University of Notre Dame, University of Saint Francis

Delivering ahead of curve

May 29, 2020 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

DineIn steps up in COVID crisis

During the early weeks of the pandemic, Joshua Railton, owner of DineIn, said his company’s residential orders were up 22%. DineIn, which launched in 1993, was ready for the uptick.

Filed Under: 2020-Jun-Jul, Business Profile Tagged With: COVID-19, delivery service, DineIn, food delivery, Joshua Railton, Krista Wendt, Martin’s Super Markets

Advice for real problems

January 29, 2020 – By Michael Puente Leave a Comment

1 Million Cups meeting

Entrepreneurs share ideas during 1 Million Cups meetings that include presentations about a local business or product while attendees enjoy some coffee.

Filed Under: 2020-Feb-Mar, Making a Difference Tagged With: 1 Million Cups, Breanne Zolfo, Cafe Fresc, Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center, Community Love, Kasia Firlej, Kenneth Gonzalez, Mont Handley, Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center, Purdue University Northwest

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