Over the last few weeks the details of Central Grocers and the eventual sale of Strack & Van Til have come to light. The grocery chain has been a go-to spot for Region shoppers and an enormous bolster for the community. Strack & Van Til provided support for community organizations from Little Leagues to charities. It also donated loads of food items to local food banks and pantries. The latest episode of Byline talks with local community leaders at the forefront of this issue and how they are coming to terms with the eventual sale.

The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States was a sign of change and hope for some, but also a sign of worry for others. While he campaigned, President Trump's language in calling Mexicans criminals and rapists and wanting a shutdown of Muslims entering the U.S. stirred concern among immigrants. The call for restrictions on who enters the land of the free and home of the brave is not old. It is similar to actions taken during perceived danger or crisis. However, immigrants have contributed to the Region's livelihood and culture since its very beginning. How do we look back at our roots and make a welcoming community for those that are different from us? The Byline podcast is a production of the Times of Northwest Indiana. Listen at nwitimes.com/podcasts. Byline is a show about stories from Northwest Indiana and the reporters who tell them.

Bobo is a child that lives in an orphanage in China, the most populated country on the planet with over half a million orphans just like him. But he's on the verge of receiving the privilege of a permanent home in Ohio. His journey comes by way of one visit last winter to Northwest Indiana. Find out about Bobo's story, parents' experiences with adoption, Indiana's status as an adoption-friendly state, and more in episode 12. The Byline podcast is a production of the Northwest Indiana Times. Listen at nwi.com/podcasts. Byline is a show about stories from Northwest Indiana and the reporters who tell them.