In cities big and small, downtowns across the country continue to gain populations, and more and more people opt to live in these thriving urban playgrounds. Young professionals between the ages of 22 and 34 are especially drawn to downtowns, where people can congregate, enjoy shopping and dining, walk, bike and, most importantly, live. With

MERRILLVILLE — For the first time ever Free Expo Passes are being offered for the largest safety conference in the Midwest. On March 24 and 25, the fifth annual Beyond Safety and Reliability Conference and Expo returns to the Star Plaza in Merrillville Indiana for invaluable educational sessions presented by national speakers, an exhibitor ballroom

Getting to and from medical treatments is one of the greatest concerns cancer patients face during treatment. To ensure patients get to those much-needed treatments, the American Cancer Society provides free rides through its Road To Recovery program. The Society is currently looking for volunteer drivers in Northwest Indiana so that all patients have transportation when

McCOLLY Real Estate, care of the McColly Foundation, would like to thank everyone who participated in the SOUPer-BOWL Soup drive to benefit our local food pantries. The soup collection began on January 26, 2015 and continued through February 6th, 2015. The collection boxes were located at 18 offices in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago Southland.

After 37 years of service, Janet Levihn, assistant director for Porter Health Care System’s Food and Nutrition Services, has announced her retirement. Levihn began her career at Porter Health Care System as a Clinical Dietitian, providing diet instruction for patients and teaching a nutrition class for diabetics. She came to Porter after receiving her Bachelor’s