East Chicago
Coverage of East Chicago in the Nexus archive.
- Officials ID 17-year-old boy shot to death inside East Chicago store
Officials have identified a 17-year-old boy who was shot to death at a store in northwest Indiana. The incident occurred in East Chicago.
- 17-year-old boy dies after shooting inside store in East Chicago, police say
A teenage boy died after a shooting took place inside of a store in northwest Indiana. Police reported the incident involving the 17-year-old.
- Community rallies to help East Chicago police officer, children after fire
A community is rallying to assist East Chicago Police Officer Jocelyn Mendez and her children. This effort comes after a fire destroyed their rented townhome in Harvey.
- South Shore Line continues holiday train schedule after Indiana freight train derailment
South Shore Line trains are operating on a holiday schedule through July 3 following a June 24 freight train derailment and power loss near East Chicago, Indiana. Temporary shuttle service between Miller and Hegewisch stations continues, with partial service restored to the Monon Corridor. Metra accepts South Shore Line tickets for passengers using Metra Electric District trains.
- South Shore Line trains halted following Indiana freight train derailment
South Shore Line train service was suspended following a freight train derailment and power loss near East Chicago and Gary, Indiana. Passengers were advised to use alternate transportation, and delays were expected even after service resumes.
- South Shore Line service suspended after derailment, power loss
South Shore Line service was suspended due to a derailment and power loss near East Chicago and the Gary Metro. Officials reported the incident occurred on Wednesday evening, disrupting riders' travel plans.