No need to travel far for great recreation, tasty cuisine and lots of fun. Early in a year is a great time for making lists. In this issue, we showcase many of Northwest Indiana’s institutions and resources. My hope is that you find them interesting and consider adding them to your 2017 to-visit list. Visiting […]
Iconic Restaurants
Landmarks serve top-notch meals, unforgettable service and a helping of nostalgia. Every family has their special go-to restaurant for milestone occasions, where each dining experience is sauteed in nostalgia, basted in tradition and dripping with delicious memories. For generations, these landmark eateries–located across Northwest Indiana at the intersection of American and Dream–have been the place […]
Driving into the Future
The time is now for self-parking cars, all-electric vehicles, keyless ignition. You arrive in a rush to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to catch the red-eye to Atlanta. You grab your bags and tickets from your car and get through security. You finally make it to your seat but once on the airplane you ask […]
Most Intriguing People Over 50
A collection of local leaders and advocates dedicates to making a difference. Each year, our editorial board of directors selects influential leaders, educators, philanthropists and advocates over 50 years of age who have influenced their communities in Northwest Indiana. The people profiled in this issue of Retirement Living have touched the region through their leadership, […]
Managing Retirement Funds
Thoughts for navigating the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement planning. Whenever Thomas Ackmann glances at his wrist to check the time, he gets a reminder of how times have changed in the world of financial planning for retirement. Ackmann is vice president at SYM Financial Advisors in South Bend, and the wristwatch he wears […]
East Meets West
Integrative medicine focuses on the mind and the body alike. by Laurie Wink Chiedu Nchekwube, M.D., completed training in family medicine in the ’80s and started a practice in Northwest Indiana. He began to feel like he wasn’t doing enough for patients by only treating their symptoms. He wanted to find the root cause of […]
Fishing the Great(est) Lake
Charter boats serve all ages with a timeless experience. Lake Michigan is not only a Great Lake, geographically speaking, but also a great lake, historically speaking, for charter boat fishing. “It’s an ever-changing fishery and an experience that can’t be found at too many other places in the world,” says Captain Doug Iliff, owner of […]
Fresh from the Farm
Wheatfield family raising saltwater shrimp for local food experience. The right amount of sweet is essential at Scott and Leslie Tysen’s saltwater shrimp farm, J.T. Shrimp in Wheatfield. “We make our own sugar and add just enough to make the shrimp sweet. It’s so delicious,” Leslie says. “There are no hormones. We add baking soda […]
Arboreal Treasures
Revitalization and new features shine new light on Friendship Botanic Gardens. One of Northwest Indiana’s arboreal treasures has a new name and a higher profile that is revitalizing a botanical showpiece that sprung from an idea planted at the Chicago World’s Fair. Some 80 years ago, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Warren of Michigan City visited […]
Escaping to Northern Indiana
Resources set stage for flourishing tourism industry. Sand, green spaces, forests, waterways and Lake Michigan are among the gems that put Northern Indiana on the map. It’s these natural resources that provide the perfect backdrop for visitors to enjoy engaging experiences as part of their recreational getaways, according to tourism officials and rental accommodation owners. […]
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