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Valpo
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University Northwest invites community members to join two free MLK Day celebrations on Jan. 15 in Hammond from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Jan. 19 in Westville from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—each event features a keynote address, with the Westville program including a free buffet breakfast. Valpo Life
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crossroads Chamber will launch a quarterly speaker series, Voices of Northwest Indiana, in 2026 to bring together regional business leaders for important discussions. The first panel, Future Proofing Your Business: Marketing Expertise That Works, is scheduled for Jan. 20 + will offer actionable guidance on marketing trends. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ The Chicago Bears expanded their search for a new stadium from Arlington Heights to include NW Indiana, as team president Kevin Warren announced in an open letter on Wednesday; the move comes after Illinois lawmakers did not fully support the planned infrastructure work. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kadie Daye, a local radio host on Indiana 105 & Z107.1, was named one of Radio Ink’s 30 & Under Superstars as her career evolved from Wheeler High School to Goshen College and a stint in Buffalo. Her live shows run from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Valpo Life
- ➤ Carrie Coslov, owner of Make Make Art Studio, built an accessible art space in Chesterton and is renovating a studio at 1050 Broadway Suite 10 in the Factory building. The new studio will open in February 2026 to host preschool classes and adult art parties. NWI.LIFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks and Illinois Senators Dick Durban & Tammy Duckworth introduced legislation to name the Calumet Region a National Heritage Area in recognition of its natural, cultural, and industrial history. The measure aims to boost unity and honor the area’s legacy for future generations. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this month, Powers Health hosted its annual Wings of Healing tree lighting at St. Catherine Hospital’s chapel to honor loved ones. The event featured a prayer by Deacon Mike Halas and raised funds—$15 donations per ornament—for a scholarship supporting healthcare education. Valpo Life
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Holiday Pops!
2-7 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $30-$60 — Celebrate the joy of music and Christmas classics with the South Shore Orchestra and a special appearance by Santa.
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Echoes of Christmas
2-5 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $40-$80 — Experience a magical evening of timeless holiday classics and dazzling visuals in a nostalgic setting.
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Polar Express Screening
6:30 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $12 Adults, $8 Children — Delight in a festive evening with a screening of The Polar Express and special guest Santa Claus.
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14th Annual Chesterton Christmas Eve Jingle Bell Run
8-11 a.m. — Running Vines Winery — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive fun run benefiting local charity.
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NYE Wines & Wishes
5-11:59 p.m. — Trailyard by Shady Creek Winery — Reservations recommended — Savor a delicious 3-course Surf & Turf dinner special to celebrate the New Year.
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Veterans of Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Art Theater — $25 General Admission — Enjoy a night of laughter hosted by Alex Ortiz with featured performances from Zako Ryan, Kirk Mchenry, and Robert Day.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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