Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer and Hammond Volunteer Services president Deby Stevenson presents hospital president Thomas Gryzbek a check for $91,300 during an annual volunteers’ recognition luncheon at Teibel’s restaurant in Schererville April 9. Volunteers raise funds throughout the previous year that are used to enhance hospital services and benefit patient care. Gryzbek asked for blessings […]

Porter Regional Hospital’s Diabetes Education Department has developed a new class for diabetes patients entitled Insulin Use and Diabetes Self Management. The two-session class will help prepare patients to safely take insulin and fully work with their physician to individualize their care. Both sessions will be held at Porter’s Education & Rehabilitation Center at 1401

HAMMOND – The annual ‘Chair’ish the Children reception will be hosted at the Indiana Welcome Center on Wednesday, April 30. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. visitors can view 70 child-sized chairs decorated to represent what it means to cherish our community’s children. The decorated chair exhibit is presented by Prevent Child Abuse Lake County. This

Live Nation welcomes BRIAN REGAN to the Morris Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country.  The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. BRIAN

CHICAGO — Leon’s Triathlon, the world’s fastest triathlon, added a new incentive to this year’s event, with the introduction of the Body Glove SURGE GRAND PRIX.  Scheduled to take place on June 1, 2014 at Wolf Lake Park in Hammond, IN, Leon’s Triathlon is part of the Chicagoland Tri Series that includes the Transamerica Chicago

A new inspirational stage play by Shywanee “Shyfox” Manson, Chicago poet, author, screenwriter, playwright, producer and ghostwriter, will have one performance at the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, Indiana, on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. The play features Tameka Scotto (R&B group Xscape), Barnidette Stanis (Thelma from Good Times), Tasha

LA PORTE — Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital recently received recognition for creating healthy workplaces and promoting healthy lifestyles for colleagues and their families. The Wellness Outreach department of IU Health La Porte Hospital was recognized as a Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program for the second year

CROWN POINT — The Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority today authorized the use of $2.3 million from the RDA’s No-Interest Securitized Forgivable Loan Fund to support job creation efforts in Northwest Indiana. The funds will be used to support two projects, one in Lake County and one in Porter County,

OAK BROOK – First Folio Theatre, known for presenting acclaimed musicals, plays and classic and reimagined works of Shakespeare to the Chicagoland stage, announces its 2014-2015 season. The season begins with the World Premiere of the riveting drama THE GRAVEDIGGER, which previews October 1, opens October 4 and runs through November 2, 2014. Neil Simon’s