The South Shore Line announces improvements to the East Chicago Station

MICHIGAN STREET STOPLIGHT:

Effective today Friday, Dec. 20, the SSL traffic signal has been activated at the new Michigan Street entrance/exit to the East Chicago Station parking lot.

The new entrance/exit is located across from the Lear Corp. entrance/exit on Michigan Street. This new intersection shared with Lear consists of the four-way traffic signal and signaled turn lanes.

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Your Weekend Planner to Ice Skating at the Central Park Plaza Ice Rink in Valparaiso

 

Get some fresh air and burn off some of those holiday treats we have already started indulging in with ice skating! Did you know that Valparaiso, Indiana has a beautiful open-air pavilion with a towering arched roof that is transformed into an ice rink during the winter? If you have not visited the Central Park Plaza ice rink, we highly recommend that you let the South Shore Line and the City of Valparaiso South Shore Connect take you there!

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Your Weekend Planner to Black Friday Shopping

Black Friday is coming and so are all of the great deals on items for those on your Christmas list. Let the South Shore Line take you downtown for a day of great deals, fantastic food, and holiday fun!

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History Rides with Rail Rangers – Upcoming Dates

In partnership with both the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides on-board educational programs on the South Shore Line through Illinois and Indiana.

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November holiday train service updates

This weekend kicks off the holiday season along the South Shore Line! Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events like the spectacular Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade (Nov. 23), the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park (Nov. 22) and the traditional German Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza (open as of Nov. 15).

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Your Weekend Planner to Christkindlmarket

We like to think this wintery weather arrived just in time for the Christkindlmarket kickoff!  On Thursday, November 14 from 5 – 9 pm there will be a PREVIEW event for the Christkindlmarket. Get your tickets for 'Twas the Night Before Christkindlmarket and let the South Shore Line take you there!   

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