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Al Guillen has dedicated his life to helping others. He has been helping others through countless different occupations and extra activities throughout his lifetime. On a snowy February of 1967, Guillen was drafted into the U.S. Army. This was...

While the 4th may be passed, the party never stops in the Region! Festivals are happening everywhere from East Chicago to New Buffalo. Hang out with auto enthusiasts, taco lovers, live musicians, bikers, artists, and everyone else in Northwest...

Lou Young shares her passion for helping people through the magic of food. Young began her own catering business called Sweet Lou, That’s Who after working for the Chicago Board Options Exchange for 34 years.  While working for the Chicago...

Independence Day is right around the corner, and the Region is preparing a little early with tons of fun outdoor events and activities to do this weekend! With summer markets, races, parades, and even one or two fireworks displays all happening,...

In August 2020, Louie Maldonado, a resident of Michigan City, went in for a colonoscopy after noticing he was starting to have stomach issues. It was then that it was determined he was indeed having problems, and Maldonado was diagnosed with stage...

Kirt Lawson was named the Secondary Teacher of the Year within the La Porte Community School Corporation. He works closely with students going into trades to learn skills hands-on through the Building Trades program.  Lawson is the head of the...

What’s recently happened? Michigan City has been watching the high school with excitement over the past month. On June 4, Michigan City High School (MCHS) hosted its graduation ceremony. The Class of 2023 walked the stage starting at noon,...

Despite the hot weather, this weekend’s turning out to be an opportunity to chill out and take in some of the things that make the Region unique! With a lot of opportunities to get out in the community and spend some time discovering just how...

As a young girl, one of our pre-Memorial Day rituals, headed-up by my father Ben, was a trip to Saint Joseph Cemetery on South Bend’s west side to plant red geraniums on the graves of our family members, especially the veterans. The west-side...

What’s recently happened? Even though school was let out just under a month ago, spring sports were still in full swing. Notably, New Prairie High School Softball (NPSB) could not be stopped. During the team’s regular conference season, NPSB won...