Gary officials have put a hold on plans to end curbside recycling, keeping the current program in place while they work through logistical challenges and community concerns about a shift to a drop-off system. The decision follows growing frustration over the lack of community input, accessibility to drop-off sites, and uncertainty about how the sites […]
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‘People Over Profits’: Hoosiers Protest NIPSCO Rate Hike Proposal
Colin Sanders, a licensed plumber and father of three, recently “celebrated” his lowest NIPSCO bill yet — a staggering $400, down from his usual $1,100. For Patricia Joyner, a preschool teacher and single mother, the weight of NIPSCO’s high costs hits even harder: She pays over $400 of her elderly mother’s $500 bill, leaving little […]
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How Lead Pipes Are Being Removed From Gary
In a historic first for the country, the Environmental Protection Agency last month ordered the replacement of lead pipes in drinking water systems within the next 10 years to combat toxic exposure that has endangered public health for decades. The mandate could be a game-changer for cities like Gary, which struggles with aging infrastructure and […]
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Your NIPSCO Bill Could Increase in 2025. Here’s How Much.
NIPSCO, Indiana’s largest natural gas and second-largest electric company, plans to raise its average electricity bill by $32 a month — a proposal that would significantly increase costs for its customers statewide. If approved, the hike would begin in the fall of 2025. For Gary residents, especially those on fixed incomes, the proposed increase adds […]
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Heads Up, Gary: Water Bill Rates Are Starting to Climb
Indiana American Water Co.’s decision to increase water rates recently took effect, to the surprise of some Gary residents. The rate hike, intended to cover operating costs and infrastructure investments, sparked protests and concerns about affordability and quality of service last fall. Residents say that the new increase, while less than the company initially proposed, […]
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High Energy Bills, Gary? Here’s How You Can Save on Your NIPSCO Bill.
Clee Ross still remembers the price of his first car. “$3,382, for a brand-new, 1973 Oldsmobile ’88 Royale,” Ross said. “Midnight blue, trimmed in light-blue vinyl top.” But nowadays, the 73-year-old Gary resident said cars can cost what houses used to, and house payments can be as pricey as an energy bill, especially in the […]
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Your Water Rates Could Surge 31%. Here’s What You Should Know.
Hru Khuenaten, a longtime Gary resident, is worried about his upcoming water bill. He’s far from alone. Indiana American Water Co. has proposed a 31% increase in monthly water rates, a move that would raise average monthly bills by $14. This proposed hike has provoked a wave of opposition from Gary residents, many of whom […]
