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Morning East Chicago! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Christmas Day at East Chicago, IN Calendar

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📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around East Chicago? Post it to East Chicago photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Not as cold, turning breezy, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain, then cooler, with a high of 48 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member in East Chicago. Apply here.
  • Ivy Tech posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Accounting in East Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Chicago here.

🗞 Nearby News

Whiting

  • Indiana committee creates report looking at state hate crime policy (chicagotribune.com)

Hammond

  • Bears fans rally at bitter-cold tailgates as Bears blow past Browns 31-3 (suntimes.com)
  • Purdue Northwest's Roberts Impact Lab to start hosting innovation and research initiatives in 2026 (pnw.edu)
  • advice needed, engine swap 2012 jeep JKU sport (tigerdroppings.com)

Gary


Ok East Chicago! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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