WEST LAFAYETTE — The biggest cash donation in Purdue University’s history will fund initiatives designed to foster groundbreaking research, expand high-tech job growth throughout Indiana as well as nationally and globally, and enhance opportunities for students. Lilly Endowment Inc. announced a $40 million grant to support five transformational projects in the colleges of Engineering and […]

Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP (DSV) has announced the addition of Melanie E. Boyko, as its chief operations officer.  Ms. Boyko will manage financial and administrative operations for the law firm.

SOUTH BEND — Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic

EAST CHICAGO — Mayor Anthony Copeland and the City of East Chicago are pleased to announce the purchase of 29 acres at 3600 Michigan Avenue by Chrome, LLC. The company is investing $5 Million in property acquisition, improvements and beautification. The company is also in final stages of securing an anchor tenant which would be

LA PORTE – Twelve teams, two cooking challenges, and the taste buds of local fourth graders. Who will win in the end? Get ready for some culinary chaos and lots of fun for the whole family, with the first-ever Cooking with Thor & Local Chefs competition. The community is invited to this free event from

One question we hear about expanding commuter rail to Chicago is, why depend on Chicago for our jobs? Why not focus on creating good-paying jobs right here in Northwest Indiana? The answer is that expanding rail will not only improve access to jobs in Chicago, but also lay the foundation for business growth in communities

Exhibitor spots at the largest environmental event in Northwest Indiana are still available. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County continues to accept online registrations for exhibitors to participate in the 2015 Northwest Indiana Earth Day 10th Anniversary Celebration on April 18. Organizations and businesses from around Chicagoland and beyond that provide environmental awareness,