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NIPSCO is donating $1 million to help repair storm damage in Lake County through the Legacy Foundation, with funds aimed at local relief efforts.

Northwest Indiana school boards will review 2027 budgets this week by holding public hearings that let residents comment on district plans.

A new massive indoor family entertainment center will open soon in Northwest Indiana, offering bowling, mini-golf, multisport simulators, arcade games, pinball machines and French Fry flights for families to enjoy.

More details on the opening date are expected.

Level 1 Kitchen & Bath has opened a new showroom in Valparaiso offering cabinetry, countertops, flooring and kitchen design services, inviting local customers to explore quality options for home improvement.

The new RestauranTour series starts today, inviting local diners to vote for their favorite restaurant - a monthly themed event by The NWI Times.

Participants can help spotlight the best eateries in Northwest Indiana.

The Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor reports union wages are 30% higher than average in the region — 97% of workers have health insurance and 68% receive pensions.

Laborers face lockouts and challenges even as projects boom today on Labor Day.

NIPSCO donated $600,000 to the Porter County Community Foundation to aid storm recovery in the area.

NIPSCO restored power to most of the 5,000 customers who lost service on Friday — many local residents now have power back at home.