Portage family rescued from sinking boat near E.C. Marina

EAST CHICAGO | The Lake County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit saved a Portage man and his children from their sinking boat Thursday night in Lake Michigan near the East Chicago Marina, police said. 

Independence Day Celebration Tonight

EAST CHICAGO | Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Port Authority invite you to an Independence Day Celebration at the East Chicago Marina Boardwalk at 3301 Aldis Street. It will be an evening of fireworks, fun and entertainment for the entire family on Tuesday, July 3, 2012.

Northwest Indiana marinas gearing up for boating season

Business at local marinas is picking up as the summer boating season gets under way, harbormasters said.

East Chicago addressing long-standing challenges

EAST CHICAGO | After a year of "rolling up our sleeves and getting to work," East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland, now with a four-year mandate from voters, said 2012 will be "a year of purpose" in addressing the city's long-standing challenges.

Blessing of the Water