Indiana Youth Institute President Tami Silverman

Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman is with us to mental health and youth mentoring. PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Chief Economist Gus Faucher gives an economic outlook at the start of the new year. But up first, Northwest Health & the MAAC Foundation are teaming up to offer an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Training Course, right here in Northwest Indiana. Celina Weatherwax, president and CEO of the MAAC Foundation joins us to discuss how this course will ensure our first responders can respond effectively to any situation to protect the public. All of that on this edition of Regionally Speaking after the news.

Indiana's Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch encourages all Hoosiers to support small business. The Salvation Army begins it's Red Kettle Holiday Give Campaign. PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. shares an economic outlook. Indiana Youth Institute discusses the new FAFSA deadline.

Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman discusses the latest on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The 2023 Kids Count Data Book was just released.

Seventy Times Seven A True Story of Murder and Mercy" about the 1980’s homicide of Ruth Pelke in Gary, Indiana.The 2023 Kids Count Data Book reports the kids are not alright.

What's behind Indiana's 'brain drain'? And what is top of mind for youth advocates for the 2023 Indiana Legislative Session?

As children prepare to return to school Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson and Tom Maloney spoke with youth advocates as well as health care industry leaders about helping children navigate the school year.

Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman speaks with Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson about the Annie E. Casey Foundations 2022 National Kids Count Data Book.

Today: Lake County Democratic Party chairman Jim Weiser is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the process of selecting a successor to Crown Point Mayor David Uran, who is leaving public office on June 2nd to become the president and CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. NIPSCO reopened its Gary Business Office and NiSource executive Jennifer Montague has the details of the post-COVID reopening. And northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer sheds some insight on what to look for in a financial advisor, if you don't have one already.

Today: Racial justice educator and author Debby Irving is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about her book “Waking Up White,” and about her March 24th virtual visit to Indiana University Northwest. Her presentation is called “I’m A Good Person, Isn’t That Enough?” She’s devoting her life to exploring the impact that white skin can have on perception, and how individuals can help themselves and others change misconceptions and attitudes.