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

HAMMOND — The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority recently attended the annual International Pow Wow tradeshow, hosted at McCormick Place in Chicago. Sharing a booth with the South Shore CVA was Fair Oaks Farms, The Shrine of Christ’s Passion and Ramada Conference Center in Hammond. During the three-day show, more than 1,100 exhibitor booths

HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet’s College of Technology is introducing a training program to prepare individuals for jobs in advanced manufacturing. The training program—Project AWAKE (Assisting Workforce by Advancing Knowledge for Employment)—will take place at Purdue Calumet and offer 21 weeks of industry-recognized training in industrial electricity, mechanical components and programmable logic controllers. Funded by

MISHAWAKA — Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) recognizes the significant health and wellbeing challenges that face the community and nation today. Because the health of our community is our number one priority, SJRMC has launched This Counts — a unique, inspirational journey designed to inspire healthy lifestyle choices through encouragement. SJRMC is a committed