Lake County residents and beyond, your summer just got a major upgrade! The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is thrilled to announce the release of the 2025-2026 South Shore Area Guide--your all-in-one handbook to unforgettable...

The air was full of spice and excitement at the I.U.O.E. Local 150 Hall in Merrillville this past weekend as chili lovers from across the country came together for the professionally sanctioned 2-day chili cook-off hosted by Man’s Man Chili, LLC....

This editorial was originally published in the NWI Times on 5/4/2025. It has been republished here on behalf of the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority. The South Shore has always been a region of opportunity. But as we look toward the...

Third Annual NWI & I-65 Chili Cook-off Get ready to spice things up at this ultimate chili cook-off, where bold flavors, friendly competition, and a great cause come together for a sizzling good time! The cook-off will be held on Saturday, May...

Keep our Region Competitive The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is hosting a Sports Summit on Wednesday, February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Indiana Welcome Center (7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond).  This free event...

Dress to the nines for Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala Looking for an excuse to dress in your best this Friday? Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala gives you the perfect opportunity! Taking place in Journeyman Distillery’s Valparaiso location, the gala...

This Groundhog Day, Sunday, February 2, 2025, Humane Indiana Wildlife invites you to the Inaugural Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown, a morning of fun, food, and fundraising at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, located at 7770...

The recently renovated Jean Shepherd Complex in Hammond will be hosting the inaugural PICKLEMANIA 2025 $20K Challenge February 21-23. Open events include men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Skill level events include men’s...

As 2024 comes to a close, we here at GreatNews.Life are proud of all of the fun things we’ve been able to bring you this year. From parties to concerts to community events happening in Whiting to Elkhart, it’s been a pleasure helping you find...