Over the past decade, Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond has gone from being a school without a band to a school with one of the most visible and entertaining bands in Northwest Indiana. Rocco Carioto is entering his eighth year as the director of the Bishop …
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Valparaiso residents didn’t have to visit the local planetarium if they wanted to get a good look at some stars Sunday night. All they needed to do was head over to Duesenberg Recital Hall in the Valparaiso University Center for the Performing Arts, where …
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As the 2017 Major League Baseball season is underway, this is surely not the most exciting time to be a fan of the Chicago White Sox. Our beloved South Siders have traded away one of the best pitchers in the game, changed the logo at their home field to …
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On a day when millions of women around the world were striking to stand up for their rights, a local cafe was taking a stand that may be different but just as powerful. On International Women’s Day, Blackbird Cafe – a favorite community spot on …
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On Sunday, December 11, students and their families gathered at Valpo University to celebrate all of the hard work they put into graduating. Each and every student who graduates from Valpo University walks away with a strong foundation in who they are, and …
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The Indiana Welcome Center is ready for the holidays, already sporting Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, red and green lights and displays celebrating Hammond, the birthplace of the iconic film “A Christmas Story.” Each year, during …
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For some, even five days later, it still hasn’t sunk in. The Chicago Cubs are the World Series champions. I had the fortunate, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cover everything about this team’s magical run for Chicago Patch. I was in Wrigleyville during …
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Being a Colts fan anywhere outside of central Indiana before 1998 was almost unheard of. While we continue to see the Chicago Bears hold the hearts of the majority of football fans in Northwest Indiana, the Colts are now a clear second in the pecking order …
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In 1968, Portage was finally incorporated as a city. And ever since, Ed Gottschling has been involved in one way or another. “When I came here, there were very few new buildings,” said Gottschling, a former City Councilman (from 1995-2011) who has been a …
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This week, I began a new adventure as a Regional Editor for the North Shore Patch sites, covering seven news sites in Chicago’s north suburbs from Evanston up to Lake Forest. I am extremely excited about this opportunity as it has always been a goal of …
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