Business View Civil and Municipal l January 2023

22 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 OASIS A SHORT THE BIG CITY ew communities were considered such a popular weekend destination for Chicago residents and surrounding communities in the 1920s as Cedar Lake, Indiana. Located 45 minutes south of the Windy City, the 800-acre glacial Cedar Lake was a massive resort destination. Over the years it has evolved into more of a year- round community, but leaders are trying to walk a fine line between both identities. Catering to both year-round residents who F With a desirable lakefront and a laid-back lifestyle, Cedar Lake leaves no stone unturned