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🌱 Why Chesterton voices joined the fight over Indiana’s new election maps
Be sure to catch Holiday Hangout on the Chesterton Patch calendar

Hi Chesterton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Chesterton voices joined the fight over Indiana’s new election maps
Also on today's calendar: Well Suited Theater At Running Vines Friday 12/12/25 and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Chestertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Chestertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 27 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 5.
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 10 and low of 5 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Indiana Senate committee pushes redistricting bill forward with uncertain future (dailyjournal.net) — Chesterton residents were among hundreds of Hoosiers who traveled to the Statehouse to protest a mid-cycle congressional redistricting bill that just cleared an Indiana Senate committee. The proposal, strongly tied to support for Donald Trump, aims to create a 9-0 Republican U.S. House map before 2026, drawing intense testimony, protests, and uncertainty over whether enough senators will ultimately back it.
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📸 Around Chesterton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chesterton
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★ Featured events ★
- Holiday Hangout
Three20 Recovery, 320 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Well Suited Theater At Running Vines Friday 12/12/25
Running Vines Winery , 101 Broadway Ave , Chesterton
7:00 pm - Starry Nite Christmas
Duneland Distillery , 124 N 8th St , Chesterton
5:30 pm - Storm Water Management Board
Chesterton Town Hall , 726 Broadway , Chesterton
6:30 pm - Utility Service Board
Chesterton, IN Calendar , 100 W. Indiana Ave. , Chesterton
7:00 pm - Life Drawing Drop-In
Chesterton Art Center , 115 S 4th St , Chesterton
1:00 pm - Mission Quilters
Bethlehem Lutheran Church , 2050 W 1100 N , Chesterton
9:30 am - Advisory Plan Commission
Chesterton, IN Calendar , 100 W. Indiana Ave. , Chesterton
6:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
📣 Chesterton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mission Quilters
Bethlehem Lutheran Church , 2050 W 1100 N , Chesterton
9:30 am - Police Commission
Chesterton Police Station , 791 Broadway , Chesterton
5:00 pm - The Purpose Driven Life Discussion - Getting Started
Kemil Beach and Dune Ridge Trail Parking Lot , E State Park Boundary Rd & , W Lake Front Dr , Porter
6:00 pm - Eileen's Third Anniversary Hike
Beverly Shores
12:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Strack and Van Til posted a job opening for Seafood Clerk - Chesterton in Chesterton. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chesterton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chesterton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Gary police sergeant arrested on domestic violence, intoxicated driving charges (fox32chicago.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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