Jennifer Bissonnette

For many high school students, heading to school each day isn’t something to look forward to. Homework, classes and daily activities can make school challenging and, while annoying to some, it can be rewarding for others. For Portage High School...

For any woman, a visit to a breast care center can be stressful and nerve-wracking. Whether for an annual exam or a specialized visit, it’s an appointment most don’t look forward to. However, caring, compassionate staff can make all the...

Need to know where you can find an Oktoberfest celebration? Where to find the best fall races? What about the Chicago Book Expo? Fall is ushering it’s way in with fun events that you can enjoy by taking the South Shore Line! Whether you walk from...

For one week each September, trucking companies across the nation make a substantial effort to thank their drivers. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a hallmark of the trucking industry, with many companies having cookouts, catering food,...

The City of Hammond has a wealth of employees and team members working toward a bright future. The thing many may not realize, however, is how many people work with the city and are not actually employed by them. One of those people is Kevin Smith,...

When the kids beg for a trip to the playground after school, how do you decide where to take them? We’re fans of stopping at random playgrounds on our way home to experience something new! This week my kiddo had just that in mind. Begging for just...

Indiana University Northwest celebrated with members of the Northwest Indiana communities Friday as they dedicated their brand new $45 million Arts & Sciences building. The dedication ceremony took place inside the new building’s impressive...

In senior care facilities, there are a lot of people working, many of whom function behind the scenes and are rarely recognized. Shalanda Jackson, however, doesn’t fade into the background. Her upbeat personality and desire to interact with...

If you interact with children at all, odds are you've run into more than one that loves the park. From swings to slides and everything in between, there is something about a trip to the park that brings pure joy into a child’s eyes. With a nearly...

From the outside, the hype over region athletics may not seem that exciting, but for the athletes training each day, it’s a huge part of their high school or college careers. While that may not appeal to everyone, it’s exactly what Jackson Long,...