The community of Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana was once a bustling tourist town with more than 50 resorts on its shores - with ballrooms, restaurants, taverns and more that even extended out via piers onto the water. Tourists came in droves in the summer months by train on the Monon Railroad from…
Read MoreJennifer Smith thought she was pursuing a career in making avant-garde theater costumes, but when the casual nature of theatre costumes and budgets didn't meet her style, mascots knocked on her door. She's always been interested in conceptual costumes, "Things as costumes." In 1986, the beginning…
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Our special Best of Indiana High School Gyms campaign has come to a close, and after 3 weeks of voting, our readers have selected the best high school gyms in Indiana. This voting really showed us that basketball is not just a game in Indiana. Over 67,000 votes were cast, smashing our all-time…
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It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t like pizza. What’s not to love? You’ve got a layer of fresh dough dripping with zesty sauce, topped with a pool of gooey cheese and dressed with meats and veggies or whatever you please, finished off with a dash of spices. While everyone has their own favorites…
Read MoreIf you're like me and like trying new foods, you'll want to head to Highland to check out Jose's Family Restaurant. I was making my way around Northwest Indiana one afternoon at lunchtime and wanted to go somewhere I had never been before. I asked my phone for some "restaurants near me" and on the…
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The craft beer industry has been booming the past decade-plus and its showing no signs of slowing down. Indiana is definitely one of the best states to spend time if you are an aficionado of craft beers. With over 150 craft breweries across the state, there’s a lot of ground to cover to try them…
Read MoreI’m a big foodie and every time someone highly recommends a place to me, I add it to my foodie bucket list. Next to it I try to add the name of the person who recommended it so I can give them feedback after I’ve been there. In the case of one local eatery, though, there were too many people who had…
Read MoreAs you move further from the bright lights of big cities, like Chicago, you’ll be able to enjoy the celestial sky and bright stars by stargazing along the South Shore of Lake Michigan. If you’re from a smaller, rural town, you may be familiar with the vast night sky and bright stars. If you’re a…
Read MoreI was in the Northern Indiana town of Griffith recently for the first time in a while and was reminded of what a great job they’ve done in revamping their downtown. The three unique restaurants and three craft breweries below make Griffith a haven for foodies and craft beer lovers. Grab a Bite My…
Read MoreJust before the December 26 grand opening of the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, I attended media day to get a sneak peek of this long-awaited attraction located just beyond downtown near Whihala Beach. Children from local schools were there on a field trip to get a first glimpse of the…
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