@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialEast Chicago is set to transform the Calumet River with a groundbreaking $200 million EPA settlement, paving the way for new recreational opportunities and a cleaner environment!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe race is on for the Washington Park splash pad, with bids coming in under $4 million—will the lowest bid win?
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Board has greenlit a crucial step for the Marquette Greenway Trail by approving $104,500 for wetland mitigation credits, paving the way for enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Olcott Avenue reconstruction bids have soared between $3.98 million and $7.64 million, but could a potential $1 million state grant change everything?
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe city grapples with a puzzling $3 million vs. $6 million loan discrepancy from a 2018 housing project, sparking concerns and a push for clarity.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe East Chicago City Board has officially awarded a $3.87 million contract to bring a brand-new splash pad to Washington Park, with construction set to wrap up by summer 2027!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialEast Chicago's latest resolution reallocates funds from the Martin Luther King Center to upgrade local parks, sparking controversy over community transparency and the loss of over $640,000 in funding.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Chicago Common Council has hit pause on a controversial trash-fee ordinance, demanding clearer rules on how replacement fees for trash cans will be enforced.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialResidents and council members are demanding answers and improvements in emergency management after a recent storm left them in the dark.
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