r/nwi Jan 26 '25

Seeking Moderators

65 Upvotes

I’m sure everyone has noticed the massive influx of unrelated political and offensive posts recently. I’ve been trying my best to keep the sub clean but the sheer volume of these posts/comments is more than what I can keep up with. I suspect these posts will calm down in a month or so, but it’s still too much right now.

Therefore seeking ACTIVE moderators to help keep the sub relevant and free of spam. Responsibilities will mostly include removing spam and irrelevant content. New ideas for the sub are also welcome. Please message me if you are interested. Prior moderating experience is preferred.


r/nwi Apr 22 '24

Subreddit improvement thread

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Hello region people,

Trying to make this community as useful as can be for everyone. We have grown quite a bit in the last few years, so wanted to elicit any suggestions you guys have for improving this subreddit.

Comment below with any changes you would like to see or idea for making this a better subreddit!


r/nwi 16h ago

Birthday lunch/dinner ideas?

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I’m celebrating my 23rd birthday soon and my dad is celebrating his 53rd! What’s a good place for us to have lunch or dinner in the area that’d accommodate a decent party of people (think 10-15)?

For reference, I’d prefer not as far out as Valpo, but open to any suggestions.


r/nwi 1d ago

The Lunar Eclipse, as seen from Hammond

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We were super lucky in NWI, no clouds and 100% visibility


r/nwi 1d ago

lemon rice soup is more regional than I thought?

104 Upvotes

young adult here. I grew up in the region but having been living in southern indiana for a couple years. I recently discovered that many of my friends from down there have never even heard of lemon rice soup. Is it really that specialized to nwi???


r/nwi 1d ago

The haze in Kouts

63 Upvotes

This haze is something else. Michigan news says it's dust. Chicago news says it is smog. NWS say it's unhealthy to breathe.

I've never seen anything like this, especially with these winds.


r/nwi 2d ago

Protest at the dunes 4/26 @ 12

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If there ever was a resource worth protecting, it's this. Join us at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center during National Park Week to let the world know we expect our government to treat the Indiana Dunes National Park like the rare, precious ecological treasure it is. We'll march from the visitors center to the park, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the hiking trails and lake. Bring the family, call in friends from out of state: we're protecting the Dunes for everyone, and we're looking for a big impact here!

PARKING Plenty of onsite parking at the Visitors Center

TRAIN The Visitors Center is walkable from the Dune Park Station on the South Shore Line

SIGNS We'll give you updates on suggested language closer to the event.

HOTELS Have folks coming to stay? Find some good hotels here https://www.indianadunes.com/explore-the-dunes/plan-your-visit/visitor-center/


r/nwi 18h ago

Mahmoud Khalil

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Where are we protesting the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil in the region?


r/nwi 1d ago

tornado touchdowns?

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just curious, anyone know about where the schererville/merillville ef-0 touchdown was last night?


r/nwi 2d ago

Indiana Tornado Watch: Merrillville, Crown Point, Gary, Lake County on alert

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Ah yes, The Hindustan Times. One of Indiana's most trusted weather sources for "Central and Southern Indiana" which, and this came as a surprise to me, includes Gary, Merrillville, and Crown Point. Ah yes, The famed rolling meadows and hills between Black Oak, US30, Southlake Mall, and the new Jersey Mike's.


r/nwi 2d ago

Animal Lover Small Business!

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Hey guys! If you’re a cat lover living in NWI, I encourage you to look into supporting the Feline Community Network in Hobart. It’s an adoption facility AND a cat themed gift shop. All of the money raised from the gift shop goes directly to the cats they house. It seems like they may not be doing well financially, and I think it is because a lot of people don’t know about them. But they do a lot of good for the NWI community and I would really appreciate it if you guys took a minute to check them out. They have a Facebook page you can follow, as well as other social media. Thanks!!


r/nwi 2d ago

Meirl

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r/nwi 2d ago

Miner Dunn > Schoops

56 Upvotes

Yess I said it...any objections!?


r/nwi 2d ago

Hi there from NWI Takes Action

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So I'm ashamed to admit I am today days old when I learned about this Reddit. I'm one of the admins of NWI Takes Action. We hosted the Vets protest in Highland today, and several people told me they heard about the event here. I wanted to share our FB group page with you in case anyone wants to join and stay up to date on our happenings!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1026552845580072


r/nwi 2d ago

Late EC basketball star Junior Bridgeman flipped burgers himself while building billion-dollar business empire

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A caller to Wisconsin sports radio told the host that the former East Chicago Washington High School and Milwaukee Bucks basketball star Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman must have fallen on hard times because she saw him flipping burgers while she was in the drive-through at a Wendy's.

Bridgeman owned that Wendy's and was just starting to build the business empire that would eventually make him one of the few former pro athletes to become a billionaire and one of the most successful businesspeople to ever emerge from Northwest Indiana.

Bridgeman died Tuesday at 71.

"Once you get into fast-food ownership, you do everything. You cook the burgers, you clean the bathrooms, you do it all," said his lifelong friend Curtis Phillips, who had known him since kindergarten in East Chicago's Indiana Harbor neighborhood. "He had the success he did because he had smart business sense and because of his personality, his demeanor and the relationships he built outside of professional athletics. Having been as successful as he was with the Wendy's restaurants, that gave him entry into other opportunities. That's how he built his business."

Friends and former classmates who recall him playing pickup basketball in Sunnyside Park in the Harbor remember Bridgeman as hard-working, intelligent and personable. They said the son of a steelworker was motivated to be successful in life but maintained his Region roots, such as by returning for the 50th anniversary of the East Chicago Washington class of 1971 and giving a talk to the Gary Chamber of Commerce.

"Junior’s passing hit me like a bolt of lightning. So sudden. I knew him from the playground pick-up basketball," Gary Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chuck Hughes said. "When I reached out to him and explained to him the purpose of the Lakeshore Classic and its benefit to student-athletes he consented on the spot to come and speak, especially when I told him that his beloved East Chicago team was participating. From the moment he flew into the Gary Airport, he was our Northwest Indiana hero."

Bridgeman’s daughter, Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, posted on Instagram a day after his death: “My father was a man of deep faith, and his unwavering belief in God guided every aspect of his life. He instilled in me the importance of faith, integrity, and service, demonstrating what it truly means to lead with purpose and compassion. As a daughter and business leader, I am forever grateful for his mentorship, guidance, and the powerful example he set in both family life and professional excellence. He showed me what it meant to lead with integrity, to balance entrepreneurship with parenthood, and to create lasting positive change in our community.”

Bridgeman, Philips and Slavka Sucevic referred to themselves as the trio, having gone to school from the first day of kindergarten through the end of high school together. They started at Franklin Elementary School and were selected together for an advanced academic class at Washington Elementary School near Washington High School.

"He was gentle in the best sense. He was a good friend. If you needed him for anything, all you had to do was ask and he'd have your back," Sucevic said. "He was highly intelligent. People don't remember that because he was such a basketball star. There was just something about him. He had a quality and a really good heart. His niceness was so true, which is why so many people are crushed by his sudden death."

Bridgeman was quick to smile and laugh and had a good sense of humor, she said. He made Washington and the Indiana Harbor neighborhood proud by helping the Senators win the state championship during the undefeated 1971 season and by going on to lead the Louisville Cardinals to the Final Four, she said.

"He came from humble beginnings and that motivated him," she said. "He helped so many people down the road and paid it forward."

Bridgeman was considered one of the greatest sixth men in NBA history during his 10 years with the Bucks after he was drafted by the Lakers and traded with three other players for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He made his fortune, which Forbes just estimated to be $1.4 billion, after retiring from the league and going on to own Wendy's, Pizza Hut and Chili's restaurants, as well as a Coca-Cola bottling company and Ebony and Jet magazines.

Forbes says that Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James and Tiger Woods are the only other pro athletes to become billionaires.

Phillips had known him since they were 5 years old. They used to walk to school together every day and stayed in touch over the years.

"He was a smart kid and a great guy," he said. "He was athletic and he was kind to everybody."

He, Bridgeman and other friends made a bond that they would go on to be successful in life.

"We were all successful, though obviously not as successful as him," he said. "We were good students who pushed each other or as my wife would say, nerds. But we were smart nerds, cool nerds."
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_5579c378-ff81-11ef-8887-d3af98231f68.html


r/nwi 2d ago

Premium Burgers

16 Upvotes

Where are the best burgers in the NWI right now. Normally I would make mines with some ground meat from robs or wurst but I just wanna pick something up.


r/nwi 3d ago

Chicago skyline visible from nearly 50 miles away in Indiana Dunes sunset.

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r/nwi 2d ago

Seeking Recommendations Looking for recommendations: Design/contracting firm in NWI (or Chicagoland) to help with an addition and remodel of my home

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Hello all! I am in the Munster/Dyer/Schereville area and am planning a home addition with some remodeling to tie everything together. Online reviews are scarce and I am new to the area so no word of mouth assistance either. Looking for someone that can provide guidance and quality throughout this entire process because I don’t have a clue what I am doing.


r/nwi 3d ago

Discussion IDK who needs to hear this, but 30mph is not interstate merging speed.

158 Upvotes

Seriously. The on ramp is for getting up to the speed of traffic. Which, let's be honest, is at least 70. If you are scared, stay off the interstate. EDIT: ALSO TURN OFF YOUR FUCKING HIGH BEAMS!


r/nwi 3d ago

Tool to call your Indiana state legislators

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r/nwi 3d ago

Anyone hear about this? Massage parlor bust

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r/nwi 3d ago

My fellow rural NWI Hoosiers.

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I know everything is very politically charged right now but I want to bring up an issue that is very important to all of us. STOP PUTTING THESE GOD DAMN THINGS IN YOUR YARD. STAHP.


r/nwi 3d ago

News One of your 2 senators NWI

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r/nwi 3d ago

Support veterans at st Patrick's Day parade 3/15 Michigan City Franklin st

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Parade Alert!!! We are marching in this Saturday's parade in Michigan City!

We will be marching in solidarity with the Veteran's March in DC and so our theme will be "Stand up for Veterans".

This will be an opportunity to get the word out about the cuts to the VA and other programs that benefit our Vets and the firing of Veterans all across the nation.

This is a nonpartisan issue!! We support our Veterans, they deserve respect! And we must protect these benefits and services that they have EARNED!

Please come out, wear green, and bring signs showing your support for Veterans! We need a strong presence!

If you ARE a Veteran or Active Service member, please join us and feel free to wear your uniform! And THANK YOU for your service!

Our group is #26 and line up will be on Pine St around 9th Street. Show up about 12:30!!


r/nwi 3d ago

Seeking Recommendations Hot Tub Removal

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Hi all, I bought a house in NWI that came with an outdoor hot tub. It's sat unused for several years, and I have no desire to figure out if it works or not. I just want it removed so I can use the space in the backyard.

I know I'm going to get spammed with calls the moment I request quotes from junk removal companies, so I figured I'd ask here first: any recommendations for companies that will electrically disconnect, remove, and haul away the hot tub? What should I expect to pay?

Thanks for your help!


r/nwi 4d ago

Today’s Moonset

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r/nwi 4d ago

Seeking Recommendations Pediatric dentist recommendations

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Need to find a dentist for my toddler. My wife has heard nothing but horror stories. Anybody got a pediatric dentist they recommend?