Peter Krivas

At Chester Inc, new employees will have the distinct opportunity to work for not just one of the leading architectural and construction firms in Northwest Indiana, but also leaders in the realms of IT, agricultural systems, and food services. Chester...

When you’re looking for a bite-sized snack, what could be better than a tiny, crunchable bug? Probably a lot in my personal opinion, but let’s dive into this crunchy topic anyway. I have never eaten one, but let’s set aside our biases and take...

Porter County Master Recycler, Nora Sasse, has a passion for conservation that has pushed her to bring that dedication to a higher level. Sasse became the 20th person to earn the distinction of Master Recycler since the program began in 2014. She...

Ben Bucher, second eldest son of owner Tim Bucher, has recently returned to the family business, where he previously worked for nine years. After a brief hiatus, owning and operating two Great Harvest Bread franchises in Peoria and Morton, Illinois,...

When it comes to educating the public on the importance of recycling and preservation of the local environment, Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction is leading the way to increase public awareness. Among the leading programs that they engage...

When it comes to dealing with the most difficult and tragic events of our lives, like losing a loved one, there are a lot of things for the bereaved party to consider to help make that difficult time a little easier. Father and son, Mike and Kyle...

Birds have caught our gaze since time immemorial. With widely varying and beautiful plumage and the effortless ability to soar above our earthbound heads, humans have long taken notice of these graceful animals. Peter Krivas, Managing Editor at Ideas...

McShane’s is a family business with nearly a century’s worth of history, and they’ve seen a lot of change over the years. "The fun part about this business, as with most that survive over 96 years, is the constant changes, acquisitions and...

Laura Ewart is the newly promoted Business Development Consultant for First Trust Credit Union and serves as the new face of First Trust in their unique position offering products and services to small businesses in Northwest Indiana. This emphasis...

As we have seen in news stories throughout the country, a class of drugs called opioids have wreaked havoc on countless lives, including right here in Porter County. In response to this overwhelming crisis and a desire to impact change, United...