Pending deals in the Wallula ... Rockwool is a for-sure thing at the moment, Hilberg says. He’s been in touch with the Danish company, which bought 250 acres from the port to produce insulation.

Jay Hester, the Port’s economic development director, said securing additional funds is important for the area's future tenants, such as the Rockwool plant.

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Parks and Recreation's Washington Park Greenhouse, 142nd and Parrish Avenue, is home to a wide array of flowers, plants and trees. Most notably in recent years was ...