A Look at Calumet Day Weekend
The annual Calumet Day Weekend is a three-day event known for having something for everyone in East Chicago. The first day is a formal dinner and awards [...]
Northwest Indiana Organizations Educate Non-Profits on Social Media Marketing
With social media only gaining in prevalence and popularity, many organizations are turning to these channels as a way of communicating with their audiences. Last week, [...]
Community Gears Up for Annual Calumet Day Weekend Celebration
Summer means relaxing, heading to the beach, catching a baseball game and, of course, attending at least one of the many outdoor festivals that Northwest Indiana has [...]
Steelworkers Bring Butterflies to East Chicago
During the summer, many use candles, tiki torches and bug zappers to get rid of any insects nearby. However, this year, ArcelorMittal steelworkers have been partnering with [...]
Dunes Learning Center Turns Kids into ‘Mighty Acorns’
Dunes Learning Center has offered a program called Mighty Acorns for several years. This program involves the center working with local schools to coordinate field trips for [...]
FEC Breaks Scholarship Records in 2014
FEC has been distributing college scholarships to East Chicago residents since 1998. That year, the organization gave out scholarships totaling $20,000. Since then, FEC has been awarding [...]