Drew Holt

Educators fill an important role in our children’s lives, helping shape who they are and who they will become in the future, from supporting them academically and emotionally to providing them with guidance to decide their future careers. It’s...

It’s Christmastime in La Porte County, and nowhere is that more evident than at the La Porte High School Winter Choral Concert. Music and Christmas spirit filled the air as the students filed into the auditorium holding candles and singing...

Often, there are children that don’t develop as quickly or don’t process information the same as their peers. Students with learning disabilities aren’t less-capable than other students, but at times different methods might be required to...

First responders, while often honored in our country, are not always showcased as the individual human beings that they are. For that reason, this week’s Portage Life in the Spotlight features Tim Sosby, Assistant Fire Chief for the City of...

Chesterton welcomed in the holiday season with a bang this Saturday at the annual Duneland Chamber of Commerce Hometown Holiday Celebration and Twilight Christmas Parade, which saw people from all over the Duneland Community head on out to brave the...

The witching hour is upon us this year and Halloween is in full swing! Here are all of The Region's trick or treating times so you and your child can stock up on the maximum amount of candy goodness.  Burns Harbor - TBD Cedar Lake -...

A rainy day wouldn’t stop the Halloween fun at NorthShore Health Centers’ 2nd annual Halloween Trunk or Treat bash on Tuesday evening. The event saw over 350 families from all over The Region come to NEO (Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities)...

Since July, Strack & Van Til has allowed customers to order their groceries online via www.instacart.com and pick them up curbside at the store in as little as an hour. Now, Strack & Van Til customers can order trusted and favorite national...

The Portage community came out in force Friday morning at Portage High School’s football field for the ABC7 Chicago’s Friday Flyover. Hundreds of kids of all ages as well as adults came out for the event, which is part of a series that ABC7 does...

For many kids in Portage, there aren’t adequate resources such as food, school supplies or even someone to talk to about their problems. That’s where Nicole Sliger comes in. As a Homeschool Advisor for Portage High School, she provides these...