As the reporter for Chicago Public Radio’s satellite office in Chesterton, Indiana, Michael is responsible for covering the news and issues of northwest Indiana, Chicago’s South Side and southwest Michigan.

Prior to joining the staff of Chicago Public Radio in February 2006, Michael worked as a reporter for the Daily Herald, where he covered various suburban communities as well as stories relating to Hispanic communities in the northwest suburbs. He was a reporter for the Post-Tribune of northwest Indiana, covering courts, politics, immigration issues, business and investigative reporting. He also co-hosted the “Latin Lingo” show on WJOB 1230 AM in Hammond, Indiana.

In 2004, Michael was named among the “Top 50 Most Influential people in Indiana Politics” by the Howey Political Report in Indianapolis.

Michael has a B.A. in Communication Arts from Calumet College of St. Joseph in Hammond, Indiana. He serves on the board of the Latino Council on the Media in Chicago.

Originally from East Chicago, Indiana, Michael resides in Merrillville, Indiana, with his wife, Grace, and daughters Stephanie and Jessica.