Voices

“I want things to stay just like they are.” “If you aren’t planning for your future, someone else is.” These 2 adages are heard a lot around South La Porte County. The slower pace and conservative views have served our communities well in...

With the finalization of the Kyrie Irving - Isaiah Thomas trade this week, it seems the NBA off-season is, finally, mostly over. The off-season, from the NBA Draft until the dog days of August, represents a time for fans to see what direction their...

After this weekend it will all be over.* On Saturday, Conor McGregor will attempt to bring his MMA talents into the squared circle to face off against the undefeated Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match over two years in the making. In April 2015,...

Thank you every single one who shared something good with me this Sunday when I asked some friends to "Tell me something good," and for these many years giving us something positive to report on, share and celebrate. There are so many challenges we...

So the there will be a total solar eclipse on Sunday, as you may have heard. I have to be honest, I haven’t ever been too excited about eclipses. I don’t know what it is - I remember distinctly being at Flint Lake Elementary School when an...

U.S. Highway 30 is a key 155 mile traffic artery that runs between the Illinois and Ohio state lines. For most of its length, it is classified as a limited access highway, which means that at-grade intersections or driveway cuts are not allowed...

I was *thisclose* to giving up on football this year. Once a DirecTV Red Zone Channel addict, I spent much of last year not watching football at all. There were a few reasons: the Bears were bad. I got rid of cable. I started needing more time on...

I’m having a baby. We’ll, not actually. My wife is. Today actually marks Day 1 of the third trimester, so things are starting to pick up. Related: I am getting a crash course in all things “dad.” Basically all of my free time is being spent...

Running is hard. For those of us racing couch to 5k’s, marathons, or even triathlons and ultras, we have all butted up against the difficulties of motivating ourselves to run, to get that split time, and finally toe the starting line. Whether we...

What do you do to escape? Many watch TV or read a book, entering into a new world with swords, dragons, and evil twins. Another great way to escape when you need to unwind, enjoy nature, and grab your daily dose of exercise in, is taking to the...