History

Almost every American is familiar with the famous 1945 photograph of “The Kiss”: a World War II sailor sweeping a nurse into his arms for a spontaneous kiss, celebrating V-Day with thousands of others in New York’s Times Square. On April 23rd,...

On a cool, sunny day in La Porte, a group of history enthusiasts, committed citizens, and community leaders gathered at the corner of Clay and Harrison for the dedication of a new historic landmark. While there is no longer a structure to identify as...

The La Porte Civic Auditorium has been a long-standing monument in the community, and a testimony to the rich history and culture of La Porte for decades. Brett Binversie, director of the La Porte Civic Auditorium Meeting and Event Center, called the...

The City of Whiting is definitely a quirky, fun-filled town. With a beautiful lakefront, plenty of industry, and a classic little downtown, the city provides its residents with the best of so many worlds. From summertime to an ice-covered winter,...

Tuesday morning was a momentous occasion at the Hammond campus of Purdue University Northwest where students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the life and achievements of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Despite a heavy...

Passengers who travel on the South Shore Line train between Downtown Chicago and South Bend Airport are in for a real treat later this summer and fall. On select Saturday departures beginning August 5th, volunteer Interpretive Guides with the...

The film crew has made their way to the Whiting area! Welcome, History Channel, Accord Productions and Volo Auto Museum! What an amazing 1st Cruise Night of the year this will be... See ya real soon!

The John Dillinger Museum, located inside the historic Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Ind., will offer admission for $.25 to all individuals for the month of February. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take an interactive and historic...

In 2006, 1st Source Bank acquired First National Bank of Valparaiso and with that acquisition came the historic location in downtown Valparaiso at 14 Indiana Avenue that has been a staple in the square, and one of the building blocks that helped make...

History buffs can enjoy buy-one, get-one free admission at the John Dillinger Museum in Crown Point, Ind. during National Travel and Tourism Week from May 1 to 7. The Dillinger Museum was moved to the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point’s...