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October 17, 2023

The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2), a partnership of over 60 public and private entities across Indiana, Illinois and Michigan, will receive up to $1 billion in federal Department of Energy (DOE) funds for the development of hydrogen technology and infrastructure, the White House announced on Friday.


October 17, 2023

Indiana, Illinois and Michigan are landing $1 billion in funding for a Midwest Hydrogen Hub that could safeguard the future of local industry in a world that aims to eliminate carbon emissions.


October 17, 2023

Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) along with industrial, education, federal, and elected leaders gathered Oct. 11 to recognize a significant grant of nearly $10 million from the U.S.


October 17, 2023

St. Jude House held its annual event to honor survivors of domestic abuse on Thursday October 5. This started with a candlelit vigil to honor those who were tragically killed at the hands of their abuser, and over the last few years has pivoted to celebrate the survivors and bring awareness.


October 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $300,000 grant to the city of Hammond to fund the purchase and deployment of gunshot detection technology in neighborhoods prone to gun violence.


October 17, 2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Crown Point Mayor Peter Land marked the beginning of the Crown Point Liberty Park Pipelining project.


October 17, 2023

Calumet College of St. Joseph received a $600,000 federal grant to develop a program that helps Hispanic students gain employment in Northwest Indiana.

The Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions program specifically serves institutions by helping them expand educational opportunities for Hispanic students.


September 26, 2023

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1), and Crown Point Mayor Peter Land marked the beginning of the Crown Point Liberty Park Pipelining project. 


September 26, 2023

Purdue University Northwest and the Lake County Prosecutor's office unveiled the new High Tech Crime Unit located at the university on Monday.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and press conference were held to mark the occasion with dozens of law enforcement and elected officials present.


September 26, 2023

The Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana will use a federal grant to help train companies on mental health initiatives.

Congressman Frank Mrvan announced the $135,565 Targeted Topic Training Grant under the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Susan Harwood Training Grant program.