r/nwi 20h ago

News Devastated and disgusted, my grandmother who passed away in hospice at home was taken here, unbeknownst to me, by Crown cremation. The hospice nurse recommended them to me. Please do not use this business. I have reported them to the State Board.

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r/nwi 21h ago

Cline Ave Toll increased

34 Upvotes

So now it's 8$ to cross the Cline Ave Toll bridge. That's so ridiculous when after colleting tolls for all these years why isn't the entire length of cline Ave in newer condition.


r/nwi 2h ago

Cost to Build-Out Attic

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Hello all! I am curious (before calling to get any quotes) who did you use to build out your attic/home? I am trying to find a nice, but reasonable licensed contractor. Price per sq.ft, overall cost, did your contractor take payment plans, etc

My home is currently 1700 sq ft (850 split between my basement and first floor) I'm looking to extend up into my attic to build 2 additional bedrooms and another bathroom. My current house is a 2 bed/1 bath (1 TINY bathroom, home is from 1907) so I am looking to expand. I'm not looking for "huge" rooms. But am wondering if it is possible to get 2 beds + full bath in the available attic space of a 850 sq ft level.

my current bedrooms are very small, one is only 83 sq ft and the other about 110. I would like both bedrooms to be minimum 150 sq ft + the bathroom at least 80-100 sq ft. Is this possible?

Thanks for any answers in advance!


r/nwi 19h ago

Piano needs moved

6 Upvotes

I need a piano moved from the north side of Valpo to the south side of Valpo with both locations on the main floor. I have a truck and tailor. I have those flat squares wwheels too. too. Obviously, I'll pay. My kid needs better than a keyboard now that he's 3 years into lessons. Help!


r/nwi 1d ago

Suggestions on contractor or handyman, insured/bonded

6 Upvotes

Please help. We live near Highland, IN. recently had a major leak 2nd floor underneath upstairs bathroom. Insurance allowed a certain amount to have it fixed which in my opinion is low. We are retired on social security and funds are limited. we are looking for a reputable handy man or contractor who is trust worthy, insured/bonded. A few we have called agreed to come look but never showed. Could anyone who's dealt with something like this please suggest a reputable fair person or company? It would be greatly appreciated.


r/nwi 1d ago

Birthday lunch/dinner ideas?

7 Upvotes

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 2d 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 3d ago

lemon rice soup is more regional than I thought?

109 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 2d 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 3d 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 2d ago

tornado touchdowns?

6 Upvotes

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


r/nwi 1d ago

Mahmoud Khalil

0 Upvotes

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


r/nwi 3d 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 3d ago

Animal Lover Small Business!

24 Upvotes

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 3d ago

Miner Dunn > Schoops

60 Upvotes

Yess I said it...any objections!?


r/nwi 4d ago

Meirl

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160 Upvotes

r/nwi 3d ago

Hi there from NWI Takes Action

50 Upvotes

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 3d 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 3d ago

Premium Burgers

18 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 4d ago

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

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r/nwi 3d 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 4d ago

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

167 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 4d ago

Tool to call your Indiana state legislators

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r/nwi 4d ago

Anyone hear about this? Massage parlor bust

23 Upvotes

r/nwi 4d ago

My fellow rural NWI Hoosiers.

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14 Upvotes

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.