Northwest Indiana: We've Always Been Home of the Bears

If you've been reading the headlines, you may have heard that Hammond, Indiana, along Lake Michigan's south shore, will be the future home of a new Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake! But Northwest Indiana, aka The Region, has always been home of the bears - not only for thousands of hardcore Chicago Bears fans, but for millions of little candy ones, made right here in the region.

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Northwest Indiana: We've Always Been Home of the Bears

If you've been reading the headlines, you may have heard that Hammond, Indiana, along Lake Michigan's south shore, will be the future home of a new Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake! But Northwest Indiana…

Fair Oaks - Outdoor Dining
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Come and See Live Music at Fair Oaks Farms

There’s so much to take in at Fair Oaks Farms—from the farm adventures and delicious food to the expansive kids' play area, the orchard, pumpkin patch and more. With so many activities to enjoy, one…

Juneteenth Freedom Day
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Juneteenth Celebrations in Northwest Indiana

The month of June marks the anniversary of Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Freedom Day”. Officially observed on June 19, this holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when news of the…

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