Gatherings

Weather, participation numbers, timing of events: All are factors that will deem an event a success or a “try-again” next year. There are things you can control and things you cannot - best explained by the city planners, Amy Frets, Director of...

Nothing will get done with one person, it will always take a team the group of Northwest Indiana planners agreed. We discussed all that goes into making the region’s premier events like Piergoi Festival, Lakefront Festival, Festival of the Lakes...

On Saturday, hundreds of children from Whiting lined up for the city's annual Easter Egg Hunt as part of Hop into Whiting. A line of parents and children stretched from the Whiting Lake Front Pavilion into the parking lot. The parents were eager to...

This summer take a drive. Head to Whiting for Pierogi Fest, then stop by Hobart for the Lakefront Festival, loop around toward Hammond to catch the RC Pilots Air Show, then relax with a concert in downtown Michigan City. These weekend events take...

One by one guests filed in the Wicker Park Social Center on Indianapolis Blvd, with smiles on their faces and gym shoes on their feet. The border of the room displayed tables filled with a variety of raffle prizes from jewelry to Disney tickets and...

Springtime in Chicagoland is a beautiful time of year. As we continue to dig our way out of winter, flowers begin to bloom, days become longer, and there are more and more fun activities to do in and outdoors! The South Shore Line can get you to...

The South Shore will have a busy weekend as athletes, coaches and families visit northwest Indiana for the Scholastic Chess of Indiana State Team Championships and Lutheran Basketball Tournament. The 71st annual National Lutheran Basketball...

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce had a successful second year in hosting their Corkscrew and Brew beer festival at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton on March 18. In just its second year, the Chamber team was excited to see the event grow and...

The weather is beginning to warm and there is a ton going on throughout Chicagoland! The South Shore Line can get you to hundreds of events taking place throughout the month of March and the best part: up to three kids can ride free with an...

Northwest Indiana celebrated the Region’s official “219 Day” holiday on Saturday night at the Hammond Civic Center, where hundreds of Region Rats gathered to enjoy a night honoring everything that our corner of the state represents. Click here...