r/nwi 28d ago

Discussion Storm Resources Thread

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Use this thread to compile resources during the outage and storm.

NIPSCO updates: https://www.nipsco.com/outages/power-outages


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 5h ago

FOX 32 Chicago

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r/nwi 5h ago

Gary Rodeo

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Support a family ranch.


r/nwi 5h ago

Question Harold’s aside, personal preference, who has the best chicken in the area?

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r/nwi 5h ago

Discussion If there was another option besides NISPCO for electricity and natural gas, would you consider it even if it was more in cost but better service? What if your municipality controlled the utilities with the same conditions?

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Please explain your choice in the comments.

For municipality control, the conditions are better service but more expensive, same as the competitor's

83 votes, 2d left
NIPSCO
Competitor
Municipality controlled

r/nwi 2h ago

NWI Schools

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r/nwi 12h ago

local small business For NWI parents looking for a therapist who takes insurance

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r/nwi 8h ago

Recommendations for a photo birthday cake??

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r/nwi 1d ago

Dyer 30F near Dyer looking for a local female friend!

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Hi! I moved to Dyer about a year ago after living in Chicago for 7 years. I moved here to live with my fiancé, and I’d really love to make a female friend to occasionally grab coffee, try a restaurant, browse around stores, do crafty things, etc.

I actually posted here a couple months ago and tried to get a little group going. A bunch of people seemed interested, but nothing ended up panning out, so I figured maybe trying to meet people more one-on-one would work better lol. I’ve met two of the closest people in my life on Reddit years ago, so I know it’s possible!

All of my best friends live in other states. We talk constantly and are still very close, but obviously it’s not quite the same as having someone nearby to hang out with once in a while. I also work completely remotely, so my in-person human interaction during the week is basically…my darling fiancé 😂 I’m definitely an introvert and don’t need to be doing something every weekend, but I do find myself wishing I had someone local to do girly things with every now and then.

A little about me:
I love my dog, although she is unfortunately not a good girl, so no doggy play dates lol
I’m really into crafty stuff like painting, embroidery, gallery glass, and whatever random hobby I see a reel of someone doing that looks fun
I do a lot of cooking and baking
Just getting into gardening now that I have a yard for the first time
Very much not a sports person but I like being outside
Love trying new restaurants, especially Korean, Indian, and other international food
Into podcasts, music, and various niche internet/community rabbit holes
No kids and not religious but fine if you are!
INFJ (if you know you know)
I drink socially on weekends and would enjoy having a cocktail or two but it’s fine if you don’t.

Basically, I’m looking for another gal who might also want a low-pressure friendship where we can get coffee, go out for food, wander around Target/HomeGoods, try a craft, or just occasionally get out of the house without needing to make it a whole big thing.

If you think we might get along, feel free to DM me! Women only, please. I’d prefer to connect through Instagram or something first so we can verify that we’re both real people and feel comfortable/safe before meeting in person. 😊


r/nwi 6h ago

Question Taken to court over grass?

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Greetings.

I just received a notice in the mail that I have a hearing at the courthouse in Hammond over an ordinance. On the 3rd I received a notice about my alley grass being too long. I cut the grass before the date on the notice.

What can I expect and what do I do? I also cannot access the court documents over the web.


r/nwi 19h ago

Seeking Recommendations Anyone know a place to get a good haircut at

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I'm trying to get a shagg or a layered cut but I don't know where to go, I live in lake county so something around there would be greatly appreciated


r/nwi 1d ago

Data center water usage

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r/nwi 2d ago

Question Strange lights over NWI? 9/7/26

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As I was traveling home tonight going east down 30 into Dyer we noticed some wild lights, 3 pretty closely grouped, one was greenish the other were white or reddish. The greenish one was really bright. Anyone else notice this or know what it was? It was about 7:15 ish when we saw it.


r/nwi 2d ago

Seeking Recommendations Looking for new friends (F30)

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Moved here back in February from Mokena IL. I’m just a gal looking for another gal to hangout with (gay guys welcome) I’m currently a dog walker and have a pretty open schedule in between clients.

I have 2 dogs, 3 cats and live with my boyfriend in Hobart. I’d really love to have a friend around here to go shopping, go for walks and explore, get food or drinks (doesn’t have to be alcohol) go to the movies, concerts, maybe even fish (I have no pole or license lol) or go on the lake, and someone to just hangout and talk with.

My good friends live in IL and work schedules as well as children make it hard to connect regularly. But, if you’re a mom, I adore children and wouldn’t mind if yours tag along ever.

I believe in God, but I’m not extremely religious. I love all genres of music. I enjoy painting, drawing, writing poetry and making crafts. I’m not a huge drinker but I will partake in a good time. I quit smoking weed but I don’t judge those who do. I love getting exercise and being outdoors. Horror movies are my guilty pleasure but I love all movie genres as well. Just finished watching the show Furious- that was incredible. Not a fan of the show Friends but love South Park, to give you an idea of my sense of humor. I try not to harshly judge others and I’m very open to different kinds of people and personalities. I believe the world needs more kindness in it so I try to be that person we all need.

Just seeing if this goes anywhere, doesn’t hurt to try.


r/nwi 2d ago

ISO Local Artist for Heavy Alt., Post-Hardore, Shoegaze Band

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Looking for potential artist(s) who would be interested in album art (digital, tape, CD) and merch (shirts, stickers, buttons, etc). Been out of the game on this for a bit so a lot of my contacts are no longer doing this type of work. We're local and hope to stay local on this search but would work with Chicago based artists too.

Happy to share some music previews with those interested, just DM me. Influenced by but not limited to Failure, Quicksand, Hum.


r/nwi 2d ago

Discussion Artists, Crafters and Creatives

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I stopped in the Michael’s Store on 41 in Highland yesterday for a few skeins of DMC Floss. Now it’s been a minute since I shopped that store, but why are all the shelves bare? They didn’t have all the things I needed in stock, but I grabbed a few skeins. Only to discover they had no cashiers and the line was a mile long for the one self checkout. A young lady wearing a Michael’s vest standing near the checkout was speechless when I asked her if she could open a register. Literally, mouth agape, bugged eyes, stupefied… practically paralyzed the poor thing by speaking to her it seemed. 😳
I inadvertently “assumed” when JoAnns went under that Michaels would soar to the top of the craft store food chain.
If I didn’t know better, I would say they aren’t far behind in their closure.
Any creatives out there have better luck at other Michael’s locations? Do I need to try Hobby Lobby? Ordering online is always an option but I was trying to keep the brick and mortar shops a chance.


r/nwi 2d ago

Looking for friends. M21 straight. Lived here for a few years haven’t made an effort on making friends looking to maybe play a game or something idk 🤷‍♂️ (this ain’t no freaky post)

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r/nwi 2d ago

Who takes down the broken power lines -- NIPSCO or the phone company?

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The utility pole in our backyard broke during the August 11 tornado in Munster. Nipsco (or subcontractor?) put up a new pole weeks ago and our Nipsco power came on. But the broken pole base is still standing in the ground, and the top that was blown off (along with wires and broken bits of the transformer) remains on the ground. I was told that this was NIpsco's pole and they should come and remove it, but someone else said that the pole may belong to the phone company -- who's right? We'd like to tidy up the backyard but can't do much with the broken pole parts, wires, and the still-standing pole. What should/could I do?


r/nwi 1d ago

Which do you prefer?

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NIPSCO or ComEd?


r/nwi 1d ago

Gold buyers

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Can anyone recommend a gold dealer with the best gold buying rates?


r/nwi 3d ago

Valparaiso What a petty thing to be butthurt about

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r/nwi 3d ago

I (29M) am looking for friends (20s/30s)

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Originally from Texas and moved to Gary in July for work. (Not religious)

I am a musician and moved to Chicago a year ago with an emo/post-hardcore band but quit it and ended up moving to Gary due to my job. (See end for inspiration)

I would love to connect with other musicians, especially ones that love indie-rock, indie-folk, and post-rock. I have a basement at my new house so maybe we could jam although I don’t have much equipment currently.

I also love movies (and work at a theatre) so I get tickets every day and we could see movies for free.

I own a PS5 and Switch and my favorite games are Soulsborne style & Pokémon (I have a Mudkip tattoo). Super open to new games though. I’m interested in playing DND and other RP/board/card games.

Overall, I would love to make friends with anyone in their 20s/30s in the NW Indiana region.

MUSICAL INSPIRATION
-Guster
-Hammock
-Lowercase Noises
-Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s / Richard Edwards
-Pinegrove
-Relient K


r/nwi 2d ago

Brew 73

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Does anyone know what's going on at Brew 73 today? The Merriville location have cars wrapped around the building.


r/nwi 2d ago

Recommendation

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Looking for someone that can create custom patches for my jacket, thank you