On a sunny Saturday morning just days before Juneteenth, Gary’s Midtown neighborhood came alive with excitement. Juneteenth flags fluttered in the breeze, symbolizing a celebration of freedom and unity. A procession led by dancers, slingshot sports vehicles, and emergency vehicles wound its way from the intersection of 25th Avenue and Broadway to Roosevelt High School. […]
Calvin Davis
Calvin Davis is Capital B Gary's government and politics reporter. You can reach Calvin at calvin.davis@capitalbnews.org.
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Hatcher Defends Gary’s Immigration Policy After Attorney General’s Legal Threats
State Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary, has condemned Attorney General Todd Rokita’s recent threat to sue Gary and three other Indiana cities if they do not repeal their “sanctuary city” ordinances by July 1. In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Hatcher challenged not only the legal basis of the attorney general’s threats but his political intentions as […]
Posted inLocal Government, Money, Public Safety, Public Services
Gary Residents Look Forward to Brighter Streets After City’s $3.4 Million Streetlight Investment
Darkened streets in Gary will soon shine brighter in areas that have gone without adequate street lighting for nearly a decade. The Gary Common Council passed an ordinance this week supporting a proposed $3.4 million project to address the longstanding issue of inactive streetlights throughout the city. The addition of streetlights was welcoming news to […]
Posted inPublic Safety
South Shore Collides With Dump Truck in Gary; Three People Taken to Hospital
The South Shore Line train collided with a dump truck early Monday morning in Gary, sending two passengers and a train employee to the hospital. According to Mike Noland, president of South Shore Line, the truck driver reported that his vehicle stalled on the train tracks and that he exited the truck before the collision […]
Posted inPublic Services
Gary Taps Law Enforcement, County Resources to Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
A man driving a dump truck pulled into a hidden spot near Tolleston Park, attempting to unload large trees and debris in a city he didn’t live in. This time, a vigilant resident’s call brought officers to the scene. They caught the suspect from Hebron, Indiana, in the act, ordered him to reload all the […]
Posted inLocal Government, Public Meetings
Gary June Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in June 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council The Common Council will be considering several major ordinances in June, including a $3.4 million spending plan for a citywide traffic light project and funding for small businesses. Date: Tuesday, June 4 and 18 Location: City Hall, […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Gary’s Voter Turnout Continues to Decline: Residents Explain Their Absence at the Polls
As DeMondre Velez surveyed the County Market parking lot from his security post, the 24-year-old candidly shared why he skipped the polls in the most recent election. “I didn’t know what was going on for real,” he admitted. Velez represents a growing trend among local Gary residents: a disconnection from the political process. Voter turnout […]
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Gary’s 2024 Primary Voting Totals: A Neighborhood Breakdown
Following the 2024 primary election, Capital B Gary has analyzed voter turnout data across all Gary voting precincts, comparing the latest results with those from the 2020 primary. Our analysis focused on registered voters, actual voters on election day, and voter turnout percentages in eight specific neighborhoods. We condensed the number of neighborhoods analyzed because […]
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Lake County Election Results: A Visual Breakdown
Despite numerous key races with statewide and local implications, voter turnout was notably low in Lake County during Indiana’s primary election. Only 11.45% of the county’s 362,561 registered voters cast ballots. Gary voters faced multiple contested races, including a crowded Republican governor’s race and several state Senate and House seats that could significantly affect their […]
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Gary Voters Head to the Polls for Primary Election Day
Gary voters braved intermittent rain showers on primary day to cast their ballots in several key races. This year’s primary features several contested races in which voters will choose the Democratic and Republican candidates for November’s general election. Notable among these are Statehouse races and the election for Lake County Coroner. Capital B Gary reporters […]