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Philip Potempa's coverage primarily focuses on local events and entertainment news, particularly in the Valparaiso area. He covers a range of topics including city council decisions, mayoral activities, theater productions, and holiday shows. If you have information or an event related to these local themes in the Valparaiso area or neighboring regions of Illinois and Chicago, it would likely align with his coverage interests.
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By: Philip Potempa
The Herdman Clan are some of the worst kids ever, especially because of their pranks and habit of causing chaos.
By: Philip Potempa
Reader Judith DeCarlo of Cedar Lake contacted me with questions about her upcoming visit to dine at the Walnut Room, the iconic culinary destination originally of the Marshall Field’s flagship depa…
By: Philip Potempa
It's been years since my last time skiing, a sport I learned late in life. I've traveled with pals for getaways to ski the slopes of both Utah and Colorado.
By: Philip Potempa
This week I spoke with retired Post-Tribune newsroom colleague Mark Taylor, a long-familiar byline for Post-Tribune readers.
By: Philip Potempa
There's still time to “rock around the Christmas tree” with frazzled main character Mary for one final weekend of shows for “The Twelve Dates of Christmas” at Chicago Street Theatre.
By: Philip Potempa
It took me two decades but in December 2008, I finally attended The Joffrey Ballet's iconic “The Nutcracker,” just in time for that 21st anniversary run of Chicagoland's most popular family holiday dance event.
By: Philip Potempa
Earlier this week, I had my annual “end-of-the-year” financial portfolio meeting with Michael Kosteskie, my longtime Edward Jones financial advisor in Valparaiso.
By: Philip Potempa
Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall and Chief Finance Officer Jim Holifield are ready to lead the January start of the new year with an approved $100 million 2025 budget that was…
By: Philip Potempa
I joined my parents in February 2023 for the funeral of our family friend Peg Daly, elementary school teacher of long tenure and also a pillar of prayer for our small town All Saints Catholic Church.
By: Philip Potempa
What appeared to be favorable news of “underspending” by the Valparaiso Streets Department in 2024 for overly-optimistic street repairs generated
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