East Chicago

An expanded Emergency Department at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago is now open.  Local dignitaries and Powers Health leadership participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to mark the completion of the first phase. “With more room and …

The City of East Chicago may be known as Indiana’s Harbor, but it offers more than just shipping along Lake Michigan. Nestled right against the shore, East Chicago helps visitors experience lakeside living without having to travel far from home.  …

We are so thrilled to have captured so many different varieties of photos to celebrate 2025 graduates this year. No matter what—we’re there to cover these moments in whatever form they take. Caps off to all 2025 grads for perseverance! Don’t …

The School City of East Chicago (SCEC) is proud to announce that we have received a rebate check of $232,145.96 from NIPSCO’s Energy Efficiency Programs in recognition of the district’s ongoing efforts to implement energy-saving initiatives. The check …

We are happy to announce that the School City of East Chicago (SCEC) is a National School Boards Association (NSBA) 2025 Magna Award winner. SCEC was recognized for its commitment to innovation in the 30th annual awards program. SCEC is one of 15 winners — …

The 2025 Northern Indiana Boys and Girls Track and Field season is set to begin soon, with schools across Northern Indiana preparing for another competitive year.  The IHSAA sports calendar marks February 17 as the first official practice date, with the …