Expansion of the South Shore commuter rail service took a step forward when the Indiana House Roads and Transportation Committee voted 10-0 to send HB 1618 forward. This bill, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, would provide $9.4 million in state funding annually for the construction of the West Lake Corridor. It also sets forth additional […]
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Porter Health Care System will offer Healthy Heart Diet classes in March. The free classes will provide an understanding on how to read food labels and choose heart-healthy food, along with teaching basic heart healthy food preparation tips. Classes will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 3 and 17 in the Cardiac
MUNSTER — NorthWest Indiana Bancorp (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), reported an annual earnings increase of 3.9%, as net income totaled $7.4 million for 2014, compared to $7.1 million for 2013. The 2014 net income figure of $7.4 million represents the third consecutive year of record earnings for the Bancorp,
WASHINGTON — The Office of Advocacy, an independent office within the Small Business Administration, released a report entitled Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, an annual analysis of each state’s small business activities. “Every year the Office of Advocacy strives to produce a small business snapshot for Indiana’s entrepreneurs and policymakers,” said Christine
“Indigenous Landscapes: Imprints of the South Shore,” a new art exhibit highlighting natural settings along the South Shore, will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center through March 19. The exhibit features approximately 145 pieces in a variety of artistic forms and includes iconic locations such as the Indiana Dunes, Hoosier Prairie and Gibson
On Monday, February 16, approximately 125 second to sixth grade girls from the Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Girl Scouts were introduced to opportunities in engineering in a fun and engaging way by NIPSCO female engineers during National Engineers Week. Another 25 young daughters of NiSource employees also participated. The four-hour event was part of
SCHERERVILLE — The 2nd Annual Northwest Indiana Comic-Con returns to the South Shore on Saturday, Feb. 21st, at Halls of St. George. The family-friendly show focuses on comics, creators, community and fans while offering attendees numerous things to experience. The one-day comic book convention will feature artists and dealers, a cosplay corner, a table top
East Chicago’s IVY Tech President, Mr. Louie Gonzalez, and Hammond’s Mr. John Kiernan of Calumet Breweries headline the Lakeshore Chamber’s February 21st Annual Dinner and will be honored as the Lakeshore’s Business Persons of the Year. Additionally, the chamber will honor not only local businesses for longevity and economic development, but also Teachers, Firemen, EMT’s,
TV late night show host and stand-up comedian JAY LENO comes to the Morris Performing Arts Center for one night only on Thursday, April 16. Leno comes to the Morris for an evening of his best stand-up from a career that has spanned decades and garnered him international recognition as an icon in the comedy
Heart Disease is the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer. Cardiac Rehab staff will discuss the facts about heart disease in women. Learn how you can take control and lower your risk by attending Women and Heart Disease, Know Your Risk on Feb. 26 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
