🌱 How a Chicago Bears donation could aid storm-hit East Chicago families

Hello East Chicago! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Chicago Bears donation could aid storm-hit East Chicago families
• What East Chicago's lawmaker wants NIPSCO to answer under oath

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; afternoon sprinkles, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
• Saturday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief (ewtnnews.com) — Severe storms on August 11 caused major damage and power outages across northwest Indiana, including East Chicago, and the Chicago Bears are donating $200,000 to help families recover. Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Gary and Archdiocese of Chicago will use the funds for food, clothing, housing help, and other essentials as thousands still struggle without power and begin rebuilding.
   

• Northwest Indiana lawmakers call for legislative investigation into NIPSCO's storm response — Indiana House Democratic Caucus (indianahousedemocrats.org) — East Chicago's state representative joined other Northwest Indiana Democrats in demanding a legislative investigation into NIPSCO's response to the August 11 derecho that left many residents powerless for weeks. They want public hearings held in affected communities, mandatory testimony from NIPSCO, and potential new laws to prevent similar prolonged outages.
   

📸 Around East Chicago

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Gary SouthShore RailCats vs. Sioux City Explorers →
  US SteelYard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary
  6:45 pm
Friday August 28
• Wiz Khalifa →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Jackson St Block Party
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  11:00 am
• Gary SouthShore RailCats vs. Sioux Falls Canaries →
  US SteelYard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary
  4:00 pm
• Iliza Shlesinger →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  7:00 pm
• The Absolutely SpongeBob Drag Show →
  Avenue 912, 202 W Ridge Rd, Griffith
  8:00 pm
• The RockyBob HorrorPants Picture Show →
  Avenue 912, 202 W Ridge Rd, Griffith
  10:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  6:00 pm
• Jason Bonham →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Board of Directors Meeting
  Munster Chamber of Commerce Munster Town Hall Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road Munster, IN
  9:00 am
• Tech Tuesday
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Town Council Agenda Review Meeting →
  Munster Town Hall Main Meeting Room
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Elite Staffing Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in East Chicago. Apply here.
• Precision Terminal Logistics posted a job opening for Load Operator in East Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Chicago here.

🗞 Nearby News

Whiting

• Chesterton Town Council approves resolution calling for BP to end lockout (chicagotribune.com)

Hammond

• Roger Goodell provides latest twist in Bears' Hammond stadium saga (indystar.com)
• Indianapolis Saxophonist Rob Dixon Releases Soul-Jazz LP 'Naptown Soul' via Strikezone Records (lemonwire.com)
• Find Top Caregiver Jobs in South Holland, IL (care.com)

Gary

• Power restored to Gary, IN, after 14-days. Here's how that compares to other blackouts (98online.com)

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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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