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It's Labor Day weekend, which usually signals the last chance for a vacation before the grueling fall and winter months ahead. So, I am celebrating by heading to Chicago for the weekend. It got me thinking: why don't I do that more often? Chicago is...

  I would like to say, with all that is going on around us economy wise, one way I have found to save some money but still have a great browsing experience is a visit to the public library (I really do love to shop).   In the recent past, as even...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas will travel to Asia in September as part of an economic development mission which will include stops in both China and Japan.  The 2009 State of Indiana Trade and Investment Mission, led by Governor Mitch Daniels, was...

I think I may give up on Entourage. I've watched HBO's hit show, now in its sixth season, since the beginning. Entourage is not that bad of a show, it just is not that good. Each week, the premise of the show seems so good, and then 25 minutes later...

The City of Valparaiso and Mayor Jon Costas invite the public to an observance of the September 11 terrorist attacks at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11 at the First Responders Tribute Garden located at Foundation Meadows at 3210 Campbell in...

With summer coming to a close and school back in session, much to the chagrin of their children, parents couldn’t be more elated.  With children once and for all out of their hair, it’s time for mom or dad to kick back and relax for nine long...

  The City of Valparaiso has announced several upgrades to its transit services, enhancing the service for riders. “We’re talking to our riders and responding to their requests for added times and conveniences,” said Tyler Kent, Valparaiso’s...

Chief of Police Michael Brickner presented three members of the Valparaiso Police Department with Honorable Mention Awards for outstanding police work at the city council meeting held Monday night at City Hall. Officer Ron Chapman received his award...

I think if there is one thing I learned from the Brett Favre "Will he or won't he" saga is that America craves decisiveness. I think that is why this whole situation got so out of hand. In case you have been living under a rock this week (or you just...

On Wednesday the hubs and I were invited to tour the Subaru of Indiana Automotive factory, we jumped at the opportunity!  As you may know we are Subaru enthusiasts through and through.   How awesome it was to see a car factory in person!  All I...