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Man, woman get hypothermia after stranded in Lake Michigan 7 hours, say life jackets saved them

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Man, woman get hypothermia after stranded in Lake Michigan 7 hours, say life jackets saved them

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A Chicago man and woman got hypothermia after being stranded in Lake Michigan for 7 hours near East Chicago, IN. They say life jackets saved them.Read Article

Trio Charged with Burglary After Industrial Site Break-In - Region News Source

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Trio Charged with Burglary After Industrial Site Break-In - Region News Source

Three men have been charged after police say they were caught breaking into a secured industrial property in the early hours of July 3, 2025. The site, a former BP Refinery now owned by U.S. Steel, had been fully fenced and locked. According to court documents, East Chicago officers, assisted by units from Whiting and Hammond responded around 1:36 a.m. to a burglary in progress at 101 E. 129th Street. Upon arrival, they found Alex D. Bonds, 35, …Read Article

Dakota Unique drops new "With Me" single

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Dakota Unique drops new "With Me" single

Dakota Unique drops new “With Me” single Over the past six months, Dakota Unique has emerged as a dynamic force in the Midwest rap scene. The East Chicago, Indiana native has built momentum in 2025 with standout singles like “Stop Playing” and “Bills.” This spring and early summer, Dakota has continued her climb with the latest release, “With Me.” The single, announced just a week ago, shows off her confidence, versatility, and growing influence…Read Article

Ozinga building North America’s largest low-carbon cement mill in East Chicago

Chicago Construction News staff writer Ozinga has started construction on a new low-carbon cement manufacturing facility Tuesday, aiming to produce one million tons of cementitious materials annually and strengthen sustainable infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada. The plant will feature North America’s largest vertical roller mill, the MVR5300-C6 from Gebr. Pfeiffer, designed to maximize energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The mi…Infrastructure · East Chicago Read Article

Lost Barrios of Indiana: “Block and Pennsy” of Indiana Harbor, Part II

Part two of this blog series examines the aftereffects of Urban Renewal Project No. 1 from 1964-1969. The previous blog in this series examines the planning and start of this project from 1957-1963. A new mayoral administration in 1964 noted that Urban Renewal Project No.1 had built no residential buildings. Instead, it parcelled away the Block and Pennsy neighborhood through demolition, forcing those displaced to live in temporary mobile homes…East Chicago · East Chicago Read Article

Boys and Girls Club: ‘Let the Bidding and Good Times Roll’ at Annual Auction

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There was a party down in New Orleans at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s 53rd annual gala and auction — with “The Big Easy” as this year’s theme — on Saturday night at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The auction is an annual event for the SCV Boys and Girls Club that helps raise money to fund its after-school and summertime programs for local youth. The Blow Brass band plays News Orleans-style music for the crowd at the Boys and …East Chicago · East Chicago See the Story

Lost Barrios of Indiana: “Block and Pennsy” of Indiana Harbor, Part I

The first acknowledgement of the Indiana Harbor barrio came in newsprint; The Lake County Times (now The Hammond Times) on July 10, 1923, labeled this area “little Mexico.” This nickname would be used continuously to describe Indiana Harbor throughout the decades. As this lakefront area grew, so did the approximately half-mile square known as Block and Pennsy. Short for Block and Pennsylvania Avenues; the north and south boundaries of this neigh…East Chicago · East Chicago Read Article

What's That Building? St. Patrick Church one of oldest Catholic churches in Northwest Indiana

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St. Patrick Church in East Chicago is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Northwest Indiana, dating back to 1902, but will soon close as a worship site.Catholic Church · East Chicago Read Article

Dakota Unique drops "Bills" single with Sonny Digital

Dakota Unique drops “Bills” single with Sonny Digital The music industry thrives on fresh voices. And right now, one of the most promising is Dakota Unique — an artist whose name isn’t just a stage name, but a birthright. With her latest single “BILLS,” the East Chicago native-turned-Atlanta emcee joins forces with Grammy-nominated producer Sonny Digital for a genre-blending, energetic anthem that’s already catching fire among fans of real, unap…Music · East Chicago Read Article

Legendary NBA sixth man who became a billionaire weeks before his passing

Key PointsJunior Bridgeman quietly built a $1.4 billion business empire after his NBA career, investing in fast food, beverages, and even his former team.A savvy investor, Bridgeman’s $150,000 cable investment led to substantial returns, marking the start of his successful entrepreneurial career.Bridgeman left a lasting legacy of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and leadership, just weeks after reaching billionaire status.Junior Bridgeman, a form…East Chicago · East Chicago Read Article

EC woman charged with murder, possession of firearm

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CROWN POINT — An East Chicago woman was charged Monday with murder, unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and a firearm enhancement for the homicide of a 27-year-old woman Saturday morning.East Chicago · East Chicago See the Story