The Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center has welcomed a new surgeon to the staff at its Munster office. Amir A. Khan, MD, is board certified in general surgery and surgical oncology. He received his training at University of Nebraska...

Students must be admitted by December 1 for priority consideration for multiple scholarships Indiana University Northwest is offering rapid-decision admission to students who apply before December 1, 2020 to allow students to meet the priority...

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) has released the draft Transit Development District (TDD) boundaries for the Ogden Dunes portion of the Portage Ogden Dunes station. Details are available for review and comment on the...

TransPorte today announced its new hours and safety guidelines resulting from a spike in local COVID-19 cases, according to Manager Beth West. Beginning Monday, Nov. 23 and continuing until further notice, TransPorte will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,...

The City of La Porte is now accepting applications for those interested in serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. The committee, formerly known as the Human Rights Commission, was renamed by the City Council...

Offers comfort food with a modern twist and a variety of live music and entertainment The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that the Kankakee Grille will open at Four Winds New Buffalo on Friday, November...

Until further notice, no visitors will be allowed in our facilities with the following exceptions: One adult support person may visit/accompany critically ill, mother/baby, and/or Emergency Department patients.One adult support person may accompany...

St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point will remain open for in-person education.  Schools throughout Northwest Indiana have made the difficult decision to move to virtual learning, but St. Mary’s principal, Tom Ruiz remains...

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-48 to implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties that have high levels of COVID-19. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. “We...

New role provides university with additional access to student-focused resources Indiana University Northwest Chancellor Ken Iwama was recently named to the executive committee of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), the...