VALPARAISO — With all of the rain that Northwest Indiana has been receiving lately, residents need something to keep their spirits sunny. Fortunately, the local housing market is something that has stayed positive and bright despite the turbulent weather. During the month of July, both Lake and Porter County have experienced a consistent amount of […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today announced that Representative Steve Braun will serve as Commissioner for the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) after he concludes his term as a state representative in mid-November. Current Commissioner Scott Sanders will continue to serve the agency as Senior Deputy Commissioner of DWD, providing operational management and executive oversight
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Of all the projects in which the RDA has been involved, none has tested us more than the runway expansion and railroad relocation project at the Gary/Chicago International Airport. But perseverance and teamwork of all the partners involved in the project is paying off, with the final major barrier to completion now poised to come
Lubeznik Center for the Arts has an array of extraordinary classes for the fall. Four new classes are being offered for the first time – among them a unique collection of classes and workshops for children and adults. For a detailed description of each class, along with prices, and instructor bios, visit lubeznikcenter.org.
Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point, Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City and Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Hammond recently were named Screening Centers of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance. The hospitals were cited for their ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening. Low-dose CT screening for lung cancer, carried out safely, efficiently and equitably, saves tens of
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Thousands of jobs and new prosperity will ride into the region. by Bill Hanna Expanding the South Shore Line will give us the opportunity to increase connectivity to Chicago, one of the world’s largest economies. Since 1970, Lake County has experienced a decline in population and median income. In order to reverse these trends we
Methodist Hospitals has been recognized as a Gold-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at Methodist Hospitals. We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a Gold-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite,” said Michael Davenport,
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Please join us for a day of golf and networking, followed by dinner as we celebrate our 2nd annual Clean Air Golf Outing. The funds raised through the event will help South Shore Clean Cities create a brighter future for Northern Indiana by helping municipal and industry leaders incorporate green technology and alternative fuel in
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The idea of the Ebola virus becoming airborne is not far-fetched and its ability to enter cells that line the trachea and lungs has been shown under controlled laboratory conditions, a Purdue University virus expert says. David Sanders, an associate professor of biological sciences who has studied the Zaire strain of
CHICAGO — Body Glove SURGE Grand Prix announced the second round leaders in the competition to determine Chicagoland’s fastest triathletes in the Olympic distance. Brett Collins, 29, of Forest Park, IL, leads the men and Megan James, 43, of Portage, MI, still leads the women following her victory in Leon’s Triathlon, the first event in
