East Chicago gears up for a summer of fun activities

We only have a few weeks left in the school year and summer will be here. The City of East Chicago, Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Parks and Recreation Department are announcing an exciting, safe and fun-filled Spring to Summer Program.

Mayor's Team Up Clean Up begins in East Chicago

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland’s Team Up and Clean Up kicked off Saturday with a citywide Adopt-a-Block program in collaboration with various churches, organizations, residents and schools. The first area to jump-start this effort was the Freedom Church at 4802 Olcott St.

State of the City address set for April 3 in East Chicago

Mayor Anthony Copeland and the city of East Chicago will be hosting its annual State of the City address April 3. Copeland will address the public to discuss achievements in the city in 2012 and reveal plans for this year. The speech will be accompanied by a brief presentation.

East Chicago to host meeting on Lakefront Revitalization Initiative

The City of East Chicago and SEH of Indiana will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 5 at the East Chicago Marina, 3301 Aldis Ave., to gather public opinion on the proposed Lakefront Revitalization Initiative.

Building department clearing the way to a safer city

The mission of the East Chicago Building Department is to abate blighted, vacant and abandoned structures and promote and maintain a safe and desirable living environment, in efforts to improve property values and enhance the quality of life for all residents of the city.

New homes will be highlighted at 'Showcasing East Chicago'

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland, Foundations of East Chicago and the Department of Redevelopment are inviting everyone to “Showcasing East Chicago” from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the East Chicago Marina, 3301 Aldis St.

East Chicago mayor plans to reorganize public works

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland has announced the reorganization of the city’s public works operations, affecting East Chicago streets, parks, solid waste and utilities operations.

Mayor kicks off “Team Up & Clean Up” in East Chicago

“Team Up & Clean Up East Chicago” is an awareness effort by East Chicago Mayor Anthony, who is urging neighbors, civic organizations, churches, schools and leaders to team up and help each other make East Chicago a cleaner, healthier and more beautiful place to live and grow.

East Chicago strives to provide affordable senior living

The East Chicago Housing Authority staff has made a concerted effort to make our senior citizen accommodations more than “Just a place to live.” We invite you to come over and take a closer look by taking a tour of the model apartment located in each of our senior high-rise buildings. Tours …

East Chicago gearing up for Independence Day celebration

Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Port Authority invite the public to an Independence Day celebration at the East Chicago Marina Boardwalk, 3301 Aldis St.

E.C. inspectors to check all business structures for safety

EAST CHICAGO | City health, fire and building department staffers are inspecting businesses.

East Chicago unveils plan to transform public housing units

East Chicago Housing Authority has embarked on a five-year campaign to strengthen its operations and achieve sustainability. The primary goal is to transform ECHA from a traditional "public housing" agency to a real estate owner and developer company with a mission - to provide affordable ho…

Teens meet mayor on E.C. City Hall tour

Thirty-five students from the East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, led by their social studies teacher, Ceretta Morris, visited East Chicago City Hall on Tuesday. The tour began with a greeting from Parks and Recreation Manager Fran Nowacki.

Residents urged to attend meeting on flood prevention funding

Flooding in East Chicago is quite troublesome and prevention can involve a variety of changes to your house and property, changes that can vary in complexity and cost.

Meetings, rental units and snow removel in East Chicago

Several city of East Chicago board meetings have changed their meeting times or locations this year. We have conveniently posted them in our events calendar on the city's website, so make sure you visit.

East Chicago was without water, but not without hope

East Chicago city crews were notified in the early hours of the morning Dec. 11 that a 24-inch water main had collapsed near Columbus Drive and Alder Street. Water department crews went out to assess the problem and realized it was more severe than anticipated.

Celebration of Lights brings holiday spirit to East Chicago

The holiday season is upon us and with that brings many fond memories for children, parents and grandparents.

East Chicago celebrates completion of new water filtration plant and tank

"This is a culmination of three administration's efforts to improve the quality of life for East Chicago families for generations to come," Mayor Anthony Copeland said this week as he, American Structure Point Inc., the Regional Development Authority, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S…

Home ownership incentives key to revitalizing East Chicago

The city of East Chicago, through its Department of Redevelopment and the leadership of Mayor Anthony Copeland, is changing its focus from a successful multi-family housing development strategy in the North Harbor area to a single-family homeownership initiative designed to aggressively incr…

Summer work program produces positive results in E.C.

Summer has come to a close and the city of East Chicago bids farewell and thanks to all of our summer employees who participated in our summer job program this year.

Important water notice for E.C. landlords

On June 23, the board of directors of the East Chicago Water Department changed its policy regarding the responsibility of water and sewer bills for rental properties.

Summer picnic, 5K event kicks off in E.C.

Mayor Anthony Copeland and the city of East Chicago will host the third annual 5K Run/Walk on July 16.

School forum, gun buy-back upcoming in E.C.

Two very important events will take place in the city of East Chicago next week. On Tuesday and Wednesday there will be an educational forum and a gun buy-back program.

E.C. Central can be proud of its alumni

East Chicago has a great tradition when it comes to high school basketball.

City emergency brings E.C. together

At 10 p.m. Wednesday, the East Chicago Police Department began receiving 911 calls from residents about a possible gas leak around 145th Street and Magoun Avenue. Various city of East Chicago departments were notified beginning with the Emergency Management Department, led by Herbert Cruz.