East Chicago Indiana, Mayor Anthony Copeland has Declared a State of Emergency related to Fire Department Staffing January 14, 2020. The City Council voted Monday 7-1 in favor on overriding Copelands veto and passed an Ordinance reestablishing the Firefighters old shifts. Copeland stated this causes chaos and uncertainty with regard to staffing. Copeland also states … Continue reading East Chicago Mayor Declares State of Emergency Over Firefighters Hours