Upgrades lead to efficiencies at Burns Harbor port
Progress is being made on nearly $20 million in upgrades to improve efficiencies at the Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor.
City of Gary gets $6M+ in federal funds for infrastructure, community projects
The city of Gary is getting some federal help to make improvements to its crumbling infrastructure.
State accepting applications for Community Development Block Grants
The state now is accepting applications for the first round of Community Development Block Grants for 2020.
Do it yourself not as easy as it sounds
Region’s infrastructure experts focused on future The TV shows make it look so easy to “do it yourself.” No matter your generation, whether it is today’s Chip and Joanna Ganes or yesterday’s Bob and Norm from “This Old House,” they make it look easy to DIY. All you need is a little gumption, a saw, …
Two Northwest Indiana rural communities receive share of $10.8 million in federal grants for community improvements
Two rural communities in Northwest Indiana are among 19 across the state to receive a share of more than $10.8 million in federal grants to help cover costs of community improvement projects. The city of Knox in Starke County and the town of Medaryville in Pulaski County each were awarded $600,000 for drinking water system …
NIRPC accepting public comments on draft changes to 2018-2021 transportation improvement program
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is accepting public comment on the draft changes to the 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through Aug. 13. NIRPC’s TIP is a short-range financial and spending plan on how to use federal transportation funding. These dollars can be used for highway, transit, and non-motorized transportation projects. NIRPC’s TIP is …
Gary/Chicago among several Indiana airports receiving share of $16.8 million in infrastructure grants from U.S. Department of Transportation
Gary/Chicago International Airport is among six Indiana airports awarded a share of $16.8 million in infrastructure grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds are part of a $677 million first allotment of $3.2 billion in grants through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program for airports across the country. Gary/Chicago International Airport is …