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East Chicago is vital to Northwest Indiana because of its access to Lake Michigan and its close proximity to downtown Chicago. Great opportunities are offered in East Chicago for its residents. The City of East Chicago has many new initiatives that compliment East Chicago’s strengths. After 50 million dollars worth of investments in commercial and housing development with corporate partners and others, including residential partner Community Builders, the City of East Chicago is ready to move forward with lake front improvements benefitting both residents and visitors, encompassing greater opportunities for private development.
The City of East Chicago is on the move! With a combination of new economic and social initiatives, a great energy radiates from our city on the lake. Rich in culture and tradition, East Chicago brings opportunities for all ages. Incorporated in 1893 as a railroad and steel town, East Chicago was one of the Northwest Indiana Region’s first industrial cities, which was created to meet the needs of its workers. At one time, East Chicago was the home of over seventy different nationalities complete with their own ethnic based neighborhoods. Heritage and tradition remain a focal point of our great city.
Through economic revitalization, infrastructure improvements, art initiatives partnering business, East Chicago has developed a new era of opportunity with a strong focus on homeownership.
Be sure to visit the new homes at Washington Square and see the progress for yourself!
The City of East Chicago is on the move! With a combination of new economic and social initiatives, a great energy radiates from our city on the lake. Rich in culture and tradition, East Chicago brings opportunities for all ages. Incorporated in 1893 as a railroad and steel town, East Chicago was one of the Northwest Indiana Region’s first industrial cities, which was created to meet the needs of its workers. At one time, East Chicago was the home of over seventy different nationalities complete with their own ethnic based neighborhoods. Heritage and tradition remain a focal point of our great city.
Through economic revitalization, infrastructure improvements, art initiatives partnering business, East Chicago has developed a new era of opportunity with a strong focus on homeownership.
Be sure to visit the new homes at Washington Square and see the progress for yourself!
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WEEKEND INSPECTION PROGRAM
CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA – Effective May 4, 2013, the East Chicago Building Department will be implementing its “2013 Weekend Inspection Program” throughout the City of East Chicago, Indiana. The purpose of this program is to ensure that proper building permits and contractor licenses are obtained prior to beginning construction type work within the City’s jurisdiction. The program is being implemented to promote health, safety and general welfare concerns of this community by aggressively enforcing compliance of the building code requirements beyond regular service hours.
This program will entail Building Department inspectors conducting field inspections throughout the City during weekend hours, Saturdays and Sundays. Contractors violating any of the building or zoning provisions of the City are subject to revocation or suspension of their license, and may be denied any application for a new or a renewal of a building contractor’s license. In addition, contractors and property owners working non-compliantly to City ordinances may be subject to citations and/or fines being assessed.
Mayor Anthony Copeland stated, “We will improve the quality of life for this city, block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood, until this whole city has been cleaned and beautified.”
The City of East Chicago encourages the public to consider projects to improve building safety at home and in the community. One of the Building Department’s goals is to involve property owners to promote a positive image of East Chicago in maintaining their structures and open areas surrounding their property, which appeal to the general public. Your local building department takes appropriate steps to ensure that the places where people in our communities live, work, play and learn are safe by reviewing building plans, issuing building permits, and inspecting buildings during and after construction.
The mission of the East Chicago Building Department is to provide a resident-friendly and efficient entity that will enforce the minimum standards for the protection of life, health, environment, public safety and general welfare. Our goal is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living environment, which will improve property value and enhance the quality of life for all residents of the City.
For information relating to the issuance of building permits and contractor licensing, please contact the East Chicago Building Department office at (219) 391-8294 or visit the City’s website at www.eastchicago.com.
This program will entail Building Department inspectors conducting field inspections throughout the City during weekend hours, Saturdays and Sundays. Contractors violating any of the building or zoning provisions of the City are subject to revocation or suspension of their license, and may be denied any application for a new or a renewal of a building contractor’s license. In addition, contractors and property owners working non-compliantly to City ordinances may be subject to citations and/or fines being assessed.
Mayor Anthony Copeland stated, “We will improve the quality of life for this city, block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood, until this whole city has been cleaned and beautified.”
The City of East Chicago encourages the public to consider projects to improve building safety at home and in the community. One of the Building Department’s goals is to involve property owners to promote a positive image of East Chicago in maintaining their structures and open areas surrounding their property, which appeal to the general public. Your local building department takes appropriate steps to ensure that the places where people in our communities live, work, play and learn are safe by reviewing building plans, issuing building permits, and inspecting buildings during and after construction.
The mission of the East Chicago Building Department is to provide a resident-friendly and efficient entity that will enforce the minimum standards for the protection of life, health, environment, public safety and general welfare. Our goal is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living environment, which will improve property value and enhance the quality of life for all residents of the City.
For information relating to the issuance of building permits and contractor licensing, please contact the East Chicago Building Department office at (219) 391-8294 or visit the City’s website at www.eastchicago.com.
Mayor Copeland’s Team Up Clean Up efforts are working!
The City of East Chicago, Indiana, in conjunction with various City departments, has instituted its 2013 City of East Chicago Team Up Clean Up Program which is a citywide program established to clean-up and maintain the public right-of-ways
Help clean up our city!
The Adopt-a-Block program in East Chicago is taking off to a great start. Over 3 organization have participated in the program already and more are joining in every week. This is a great way to take pride in your community by keeping it clean.
The Next Adopt-a-Block clean up will be hosted by the Light of the World Church 4916 Wegg Street on Saturday, May 18th. The designated clean up area will be on the
149th - 150th block along Wegg and Reading Streets of East Chicago at 10 a.m. Come out and join the other 45 volunteers. For information on the church or to volunteer call Javier at 312-617-5221.
If you or your organization, business, or congregation is interested in teaming up with Mayor’s vision to keep our city clean, and volunteering at least one (1) – two (2) hours of your time, please call Steve Segura at 219-391-8206 and start your own Adopt-a-Block area. Help clean up our city!
The Next Adopt-a-Block clean up will be hosted by the Light of the World Church 4916 Wegg Street on Saturday, May 18th. The designated clean up area will be on the
149th - 150th block along Wegg and Reading Streets of East Chicago at 10 a.m. Come out and join the other 45 volunteers. For information on the church or to volunteer call Javier at 312-617-5221.
If you or your organization, business, or congregation is interested in teaming up with Mayor’s vision to keep our city clean, and volunteering at least one (1) – two (2) hours of your time, please call Steve Segura at 219-391-8206 and start your own Adopt-a-Block area. Help clean up our city!
The STOP Team is Coming!
Recently the City Council approved funding in support of a new initiative known as The STOP Team. This team will be an aggressive patrol based team of officers who will target issues such as gangs, drugs, prostitution, graffiti, burglaries, traffic enforcement and similar types of acitivies. In other words, whatever type of crime or issue arises, this team will be tasked to STOP It!
One of the main objectives of the team will be to engage the community, that is, walk neighborhoods, knock on doors, hear what our resident and business owners are and then act upon them. As a team, the community and our police department will maintain the safety for those who work, visit and/or make East Chicago their home.
The team will set forth to develop additional “Neighborhood Watch” groups and then once formulated, make sure that those groups are in contact with each other. In doing such, issues discovered in one section of our city will quickly be communicated to other areas so that we can quickly disrupt and dismantle threats to public safety before small issues grow into large problems.
Interested in hearing more about starting a Neighborhood Watch? Contact my office and I will be happy to discuss how we can work together to make this program grow and be successful. Contact me at (219) 391-8331 or by email, markbecker2012@hotmail.com
Until then, remember, if it does not seem right, it is not right. Call the police and let us figure it out, that is what we get paid to do
Be Safe
mjb
One of the main objectives of the team will be to engage the community, that is, walk neighborhoods, knock on doors, hear what our resident and business owners are and then act upon them. As a team, the community and our police department will maintain the safety for those who work, visit and/or make East Chicago their home.
The team will set forth to develop additional “Neighborhood Watch” groups and then once formulated, make sure that those groups are in contact with each other. In doing such, issues discovered in one section of our city will quickly be communicated to other areas so that we can quickly disrupt and dismantle threats to public safety before small issues grow into large problems.
Interested in hearing more about starting a Neighborhood Watch? Contact my office and I will be happy to discuss how we can work together to make this program grow and be successful. Contact me at (219) 391-8331 or by email, markbecker2012@hotmail.com
Until then, remember, if it does not seem right, it is not right. Call the police and let us figure it out, that is what we get paid to do
Be Safe
mjb
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East Chicago Waterfront Revitalization Initiative Survey.
Your input is very important.
This will help in the grant process.
SUMMER CAMP
East Chicago Parks and Recreation
2013 Stars Summer Camp
Registration will take place at 1615 E. 142nd Street
Registration will began May 20th Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Deadline for sign up will be Friday June 21st, 2013
Requirements for registration:
For further information call 219-391-8476
2013 Stars Summer Camp
Registration will take place at 1615 E. 142nd Street
Registration will began May 20th Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Deadline for sign up will be Friday June 21st, 2013
Requirements for registration:
- East Chicago Resident
- Parents , Indiana State ID
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Nipsco or Phone Bill
For further information call 219-391-8476
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2013 Stars Summer Camp
Registration will take place at 1615 E. 142nd Street
Registration will began May 20th Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Deadline for sign up will be Friday June 21st, 2013
Requirements for registration:
- East Chicago Resident
- Parents , Indiana State ID
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Nipsco or Phone Bill
For further information call 219-391-8476
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