Crisis-related job losses leads to spike in April unemployment rate
Stay-at-home orders and business shutdowns in recent weeks because of the pandemic were the main causes of unemployment soaring sharply, experts say.
Pandemic fuels drop in sales of existing homes in April
With people sheltered in place during the pandemic in recent weeks, Realtors expected the crisis to lead to a drop in sales of existing homes during April. Numbers showed an 11.9% drop compared to April 2019.
Lakeshore chamber May 27 luncheon goes virtual
The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce scheduled luncheon for May 27 is going virtual.
Assistance plentiful to assist Region during pandemic
As businesses and other organizations return to either normal or limited operations as public restrictions fueled by the pandemic ease, support continues pouring in to assist groups on the front lines as well as those affected by the crisis.
Project representatives say work expected to resume on new La Porte Hospital project June 1
Construction activity on the new La Porte Hospital is expected to resume June 1, according to the project’s general contractor.
Volunteerism, support remain strong in Region during pandemic
In recent weeks donations by volunteers and other support have been plentiful during the pandemic.
Mike Hooper named new president of NIPSCO
The Merrillville-based subsidiary of NiSource on May 21 announced Mike Hooper will take over as president of NIPSCO June 1
Indiana taking next step to further loosen public restrictions
State officials say Indiana is ready to move to the next phase of further easing of public restrictions as statewide health indicators show improving conditions.
UPS expanding express air network to Gary/Chicago International Airport this fall
Heightened demand for next day delivery service is the main driver behind UPS’s plans to expand its express air network to Gary/Chicago International Airport.
Retailers and other business sectors reopen or making plans to return
Businesses from retailers and other sectors either have reopened their doors to the public or are making plans to return soon.