In an effort to communicate and promote positive events in and around our city, Mayor George Pabey has continued the efforts started in 1998, E.C.TV News is a government fbased television show that highlights news and events within the city of East Chicago.  E.C.TV News is produced by the high school and college interns of the Multimedia Division and supervised by the department’s staff.  The interns are responsible for every aspect of the production of the television show from writing script to camera operation, anchoring, editing and airing the final product.

Each week, information is given on upcoming events throughout the city and past events are highlighted through video segments.  On occasion, more in depth interviews are conducted.  Notable past interviews include, New York Yankee Centerfielder Bernie Williams, Comedian Nick Gaza, and former Globe Trotter Hallie Bryant.  E.C.TV News has also been on site to capture special visits from Rev. Jesse Jackson, Kenny Lofton.

Recently the show has been given a new name "Access East Chicago" . The new title of the show mirrors past newsletters in order create a uniform feel to information access.

E.C.TV News airs daily on Public Access Cable Channel 21.  Viewers are encouraged to contact the Multimedia Division at 391-8206 with any information regarding city events, ideas for our show or activities that may be of interest to East Chicago residents.