South Bend partners with health and emergency agencies to provide free solar eclipse glasses for April 8 event.

South Bend is offering free solar eclipse glasses in preparation for the April 8 event. The city, St. Joseph County Department of Health, and St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency have partnered to provide the glasses, which experts recommend wearing for proper eye protection. The South Bend area will experience 97% totality during the eclipse, and many cities and parks are planning viewing events.