Being a good neighbor is more important than ever. With 21 offices around Northwest Indiana, Chicago Southland and Central Illinois, McColly Real Estate works year-round to support its clients and the communities they serve. “McColly Charities is...
All children pretend and think about what they will be when they grow up. Michelle Howisen knew. “When I was in middle school, I joined a community choir called the Southlake Children's Choir,” Howisen said. “That choir pull[ed]...
With the holidays upon us, so many Northwest Indiana (NWI) residents are choosing the best food and drinks to serve family and friends this season. Teaming up with Indiana Beverage, the GreatNews.Life staff recently sampled some holiday drinks that...
Some things stand the test of time. Larson-Danielson Construction builds those things. Specializing in quality construction that remains for generations, Larson-Danielson has partnered with another long-lasting institution to build a dormitory...
Any drive through downtown Winamac in Pulaski County will bring you up close and personal with a historic landmark. The Vurpillat Opera House has been a staple of this community since it first opened in 1883. Throughout its long history, the...
This time of year beckons us all to go outside to see the beautiful fall colors and enjoy the warmer temperatures before winter arrives. The ideal place to enjoy the outdoors is closer than you think. Lake County Parks Department’s Lemon Lake is...
Finding the perfect home can be tricky. Hoping to find that perfect location close to entertainment but with some quiet space to stretch out is harder and harder to come by in Northwest Indiana. Silver Oaks, a new neighborhood set to begin...
Eric Hanspard of Team Barber has one mission–to help beauty professionals see their craft as a visual art and a business. As an award-winning barber himself, Hanspard knows the ins and outs of running a successful business, and he doesn’t keep...
When you ask Alicia (Trina) Wilson about service, she immediately tells you about her time with the U.S. Army and Operation Desert Storm. In reality, Wilson has been serving for as long as she can remember. Wilson’s closeness with her family...
Small moments can suddenly turn into big ones. Trips can become broken bones. Hellos can turn into relationships. In June of 2014, Chrystina Mirabella had a small moment that changed her life. Mirabella was getting ready for bed, and calmly washing...