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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is bringing financial literacy and investment education to students through its new Stock Market Program. Eighth grade students research stocks, with each class receiving $3,000 to invest. Classes earn a 2 percent...

Student Government Association President Maha Alshamaileh makes her impact through involvement in class, the community and on campus Maha Alshamaileh has a packed schedule, to say the least. The junior psychology major is a top student, research...

The conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is an important part of what Urban League of Northwest Indiana represents. On Thursday, March 6, students and adults throughout the Region gathered at Valparaiso University's Harre Union...

Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch described the advancements that have been made over the past year and the goals for 2025 at her latest State of the City address. Among the topics she touched on was information on Michigan City’s past and...

The spring session of the Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is kicking off April 10. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at individuals who are...

There is a significant amount of misinformation being shared over the last few days as to the potential  construction of a data center in Valparaiso. The City is issuing this statement to provide accurate  information and dispel some of the...

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 9-15 in Indiana As Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which runs Sunday, March 9 - Saturday, March 15, kicks off in Indiana, NIPSCO is reminding customers of the steps they can  take to prepare for...

Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School created monthly STEM Club with help from IUN students At Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School’s back-to-school night last summer, Tomeka Pope watched her students engage with Indiana University Northwest...

On Wednesday, March 5, the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce hosted Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr.’s annual State of the City Address at Dynasty Banquets. Over 400 elected officials, executives, and an array of business professionals came from all...

With the support of business and industry professionals from throughout the Region, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana’s Blueprint for Success Young Leaders Forum proved to be an unbeatable educational opportunity for young scholars from local...