East Chicago to hold public hearing Thursday on action plan

EAST CHICAGO | A public hearing will be held Thursday on the annual action plan for fiscal year 2013.

Sauk Village residents get chance to hear about water deal with state

SAUK VILLAGE | Village officials will conduct a hearing Tuesday to give local residents a chance to ask questions about an agreement the village intends to enter into with state government concerning the quality of the local water supply from village wells.

Citizens welcome to comment on EC neighborhood revitalization plan

EAST CHICAGO| The City of East Chicago will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. Thursday to present the city’s Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan and an amendment to the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan to include the NRSA plan.

Enviro groups show concern over oil project

LaPORTE | A coalition of environmental groups issued a joint statement of concern Monday regarding Enbridge Energy LP's oil pipeline project on the eve of a public hearing regarding the potential water quality impact of the work.

M'ville hearing scheduled for proposed water rate increase

MERRILLVILLE | There will be a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday regarding the proposed 95.5 percent water rate increase Utilities Inc. is seeking for its Indiana Water Service Inc. customers in Merrillville.

Indiana lawmaker wants Hoosiers' input on Lansing airport expansion

INDIANAPOLIS | State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster, wants Indiana residents to have more say on the planned expansion of the Lansing Municipal Airport.

E.C. casino-city deal openness urged

INDIANAPOLIS | Attorney General Greg Zoeller wants East Chicago residents to have a say in how economic development funds paid by Ameristar Casino to the city are spent.

Public hearing on air quality designations set for Lake, Porter

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is hosting a public hearing Wednesday on proposed changes to air quality designations for Lake and Porter counties.

INDOT to host public hearing on historic pins from Cline Ave. bridge

The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing tonight to receive input on plans for the proposed Cline Avenue rehabilitation of bridges over Gary Avenue and the EJ & E Railroad in Lake County.