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East Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 26,370 at the 2020 census . Centered around heavy industry, the city is home to the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal , an artificial freshwater harbor characterized by industrial and manufacturing activity.
The neighborhood has one of the highest rates of owner-occupied homes in the city. [1] Notable landmarks in Northside include the East Chicago City Hall and Central High School. Northside is bounded on the north by Columbus Drive (United States Route 12) and on the south by the commercial corridor along Chicago Avenue (Indiana State Road 312). [1]
Historically, Indiana Harbor was more working-class than East Chicago proper, with a population dominated by workers at Inland Steel and related plants. [3] Rivalries between Indiana Harbor and the rest of East Chicago are common. [3] Mexican-American settlement in Indiana Harbor began during the steel strike of 1919.
The City of East Chicago repealed its so-called "welcoming city" ordinance in response to a lawsuit filed earlier this month by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who was recently given new ...
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sued the City of East Chicago over its status as a "sanctuary city" for immigrants. The lawsuit alleges that East Chicago's "Welcoming City" ordinance, one ...
This is a list of mayors of East Chicago, Indiana. East Chicago was incorporated as a town in 1889, and became a city in 1893. Mayor Term start Term end Party 1
Articles related to the city of East Chicago in the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Pages in category "East Chicago, Indiana" The following 26 pages are in this category ...
City Hall : Bronze: Figure: approx. 8 x 3 x 3 ft. City of Gary [4] [5] Entrance Relief of Cathedral of Holy Angels: Unknown 1950 Cathedral of the Holy Angels: Limestone: Approx. 7 ft. x 19 ft. x 4 in. Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary [6] The Fusion: Omri Amrany 2006