The last several years the Town of Chesterton’s Facebook page has been privileged to post videos of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train—brilliantly illuminated for the season—as it passed through the Downtown on the Norfolk Southern …
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On Wednesday, October 1, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA) hosted its first Tourism Today event. Members of the community met at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond in the W. F. Wellman Exhibit Hall. Guests were welcomed with fresh …
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Apple Orchards • Pumpkin Patches • Autumn Color Crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and trees blazing in red, orange, and gold — fall in LaPorte County is pure Midwest magic. Alongside the changing leaves, it’s the season for fresh-picked apples …
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There’s a new reason to plan your next getaway by rail—Michigan City’s brand-new 11th Street South Shore Line Station has officially opened its doors, offering a modern, welcoming gateway to Lake Michigan’s shoreline, unique shopping, vibrant arts …
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South Shore Line passengers are advised busing substitution will be in place throughout the weekend of July 26-27, 2025, due to construction in Chicago. On July 26-27, 2025, there will be NO SERVICE to Museum Campus or Van Buren Street stations. July 26-27 …
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Dust off your wheels and charge your flux capacitors! The 14th annual WHAM Ride (short for The Whiting, Hammond, Highland, and Munster After Midnight Ride) returns with a “Bike to the Future” theme, inviting cyclists of all ages to light up the night on …
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Located east of Star City in southeastern Pulaski County, Jones Dairy Farm is a state-of-the-art robotic dairy, the first one ever established in Indiana. Sammy and Pam Jones, only the latest in a long line of innovative agricultural Joneses, offer tours of …
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Let the music play, the grills sizzle, and the fireworks soar—LaPorte County is the place to be this Independence Day! Celebrate America’s 249th birthday in classic Midwest style with vibrant parades, stunning fireworks, and an unbeatable lakeside vibe in …
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n an effort to accommodate an expected increase in ridership for the Chicago Pride Parade, the South Shore Line will offer extra passenger trains on Sunday, June 29, 2025. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SPECIAL EXTRA TRAIN SCHEDULE FOR A FULL LIST OF STATION …
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Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction will begin pavement patching work on I-65 between 93rd Ave and Central Ave next week. Overnight lane closures will take place for approximately four nights during the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 …
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