Mr. Melby’s favorite Mexican restaurants [ArticleImageHyperLink] Friday, April 18, 2008 By Mr. Melby 1. El Taco Real in Hammond“It’s reasonably priced and everything is delish.”2. El Ranchero in East Chicago “When you first walk in it’s not much to look at, but they have unbelievable food.” full story

Best Gym: Omni 41 Health & Fitness Connection: ADDRESS: 221 South Route 41, Suite A, Schererville, IN 46375 | PHONE: (219)865-6969 | Hours: 24 Hours Friday, April 18, 2008 By Molly Sammon With the summer months slowly but surely approaching, people struggle all over the nation to look their best as clothes become more revealing and the temperature steadily increases. Northwest Indiana full story

Best Dine-in Restaurant: Round the Clock: ADDRESS: 909 West Lincoln Highway, Schererville, Ind., 46375 | PHONE: (219)322-4940 | HOURS: 24 Hours Friday, April 18, 2008 By Matt Cashen Two o’clock in the morning seems like a strange time to be thinking about food. But we have all been there when that wave of hunger hits. One place that the community can count on getting a warm mea full story

Best Salon and Day Spa: Vanis: ADDRESS: 221 Route 41, Suite J Schererville, Ind. 46375 | PHONE: (219)322-5600| HOURS: Varies|WEBSITE: Vanis.net Friday, April 18, 2008 By Ashley King An unknown author once wrote, “Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like.” An appointment at Vanis Salon and Day Spa could quick full story

The votes are in [ArticleImageHyperLink] Friday, April 18, 2008 By Scout Scout presents Lake Central’s picks for Best of the Region. Students and teachers voted, we counted and now we are showing off the winners. We came up with 15 different categories to be won by busines full story

Best Dress Shop: Debbie’s: ADDRESS: 1828 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Ind. 46394 | PHONE: (219)659-1828 | HOURS: M-F 12-7, Sat. 10:30-5:30, Sun. 12-4 Friday, April 18, 2008 By Sophia Bairaktaris Satin, tulle, chiffon, halter, strapless, backless, A-line: So many options for the perfect prom dress. A girl’s got her hands full to find the perfect combination of material, cut and color to fit he full story