No matter the time of year, the Region always brings a wide variety of new, innovative events and activities to help bring communities together. From concerts, to parades, to trick-or-treating, their is something for everyone to enjoy and create and...

In 2023, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade, business celebration, or other special event near you. The photos captured at these...

Everyone’s heard the phrase “you don’t know how good you have it until it’s gone,” but CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana has taken that phrase to the next level. This year, not just one, but three former employees returned to CertaPro....

It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...

There have been a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and communities that have been giving back to others and making the Region the best place it can be. Northwest Indiana continues to grow and prosper due to the determination and relentless...

If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

Football, basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, cross country, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, track & field, and more filled our feeds this past year, featuring all the good news about our Region athletes in their respective sports. There is so...

For 16 years, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA) has spent the holiday season honoring one of the Region’s most deeply loved films, “A Christmas Story.” Each year, over 30,000 people flood into Hammond to check out the...

A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...

All manner of guests gathered at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary on Saturday, December 16 for a truly historic event: the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s 40th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Party.  For 40...