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. 

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. Mayor George Pabey has led many new initiatives that compliment East Chicago’s strengths. His JET (Jobs, Education and Training) Program has helped hundreds of residents find and develop careers in the 21st Century by providing them adequate training and referrals.  Another highlight is the North Harbor Initiative, which is a $2.6 million investment in improvements for city parks, new housing, new businesses and a performing arts center.

Undoubtedly, East Chicago is on the move and Mayor Pabey has built a bridge from the city’s proud heritage to a new future growth.  Through economic revitalization, infrastructure improvements, art initiatives and job training, East Chicago has developed a new era of opportunity.

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