PICKLEMANIA coming to Hammond
Hammond’s Jean Shepherd Complex is hosting the PICKLEMANIA $20K Challenge in February, bringing amateur pickleball players across the Midwest to the Region.
First Financial awards $50K in grants
Northwest Indiana groups received $50K in grants from First Financial Bank to support neighborhood and workforce development, education, arts and cultural programs.
Franciscan ExpressCare sites expand hours
Franciscan ExpressCare facilities in Hobart and Portage recently expanded their in-person hours and virtual visits for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses seeking care.
New tenants come to The Meadows
The Package Depot and Hot Body Pilates studio recently opened in The Meadows Shopping Center in Portage.
Hammond funding applications open
The City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee is accepting applications from local not-for-profit organizations for 2025 funding for projects benefitting Hammond residents.
Cedar Lake chosen for community initiative
The Legacy Foundation announced that Cedar Lake was selected to be Indiana’s first Heart & Soul Community by participating in a resident-driven, community-building initiative.
PNW to construct new residence hall
Purdue University trustees approved a residence hall construction project for Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond campus to meet student housing demand.
RT Patterson to open Merrillville location
RT Patterson, an engineering firm with nearly 70 years of experience, signed a long-term lease at 8585 Broadway in Merrillville, expanding its operations in Indiana.
U.S. Steel-Nippon deal up to President Biden
President Joe Biden will have the last say about Nippon Steel’s offer to buy U.S. Steel. Biden has said he will reject the deal, but recent appeals encourage him to change his mind.
CCSJ receives $200K gift
A gift from bpAmerica will help Calumet College of St. Joseph develop a Heritage Room to celebrate the land, people and work of the Calumet Region.