Two new members were selected for the Gary Common Council at a packed Democratic caucus Thursday night at the Calumet Township Multipurpose Center. Democratic precinct committee members selected Oliver Gilliam and Jerimiah King to fill vacancies in the council’s 3rd District and at-large seats, respectively. Both will serve the remainder of the current terms, which […]
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Jerry Williams Elected Lake County’s First Black Sheriff
The sounds of James Brown, Sly & The Family Stone, and Stevie Wonder filled a Lake County banquet hall Tuesday night as supporters gathered to watch returns in a sheriff’s race that was setup to make history. Jerry Williams, a Gary native who spent more than three decades with the Indiana State Police, was elected […]
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Who Will Replace Gary Councilwoman Mary Brown?
Three candidates have filed to fill the vacancy on the Gary Common Council ahead of a Democratic meeting on Thursday where the replacement will be selected. According to a list provided to Capital B Gary by Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Repay, Oliver Gilliam, Norman Hairston, and Kerry Rice are seeking to replace 3rd […]
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Your Guide to Gary’s Public Meetings This October
Gary’s officials are holding eight public meetings this month that residents should know about, attend in person or watch online. Every month Capital B attends three meetings in person: Gary Common Council, Board of Public Works and Safety, and Gary Redevelopment Commission. We hope to see you there. Email us if you are coming. We’d […]
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After 8 Days Without Power, Thousands in Gary Could Face Another Week in the Dark
Eight days after a historic storm knocked out power to most of Gary, a NIPSCO official announced that the utility is targeting 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, to fully restore power to the city. For some Gary residents, that could mean nearly two weeks without electricity. Melody Birmingham, executive vice president and utilities group president […]
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Gary Residents Turn to Each Other as Storm Recovery Stretches Into a Second Week
The trees lining West Seventh Avenue in front of the former Brunswick Elementary School had weathered decades of storms, their thick trunks and sprawling roots becoming fixtures of the neighborhood. Within minutes, those roots were lifted up by a force of wind stronger than the area had seen before. “Those trees have been there longer […]
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Days After Historic Storm, Thousands in Gary Are Still in the Dark
Nearly a week after a historic storm ripped through Northwest Indiana with hurricane-force winds, more than 100,000 NIPSCO customers remained without power Monday morning as communities continued grappling with widespread damage and disruptions. As NIPSCO crews worked through the weekend to repair the battered electrical system after the Aug. 11 storm, federal assistance was also […]
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Gary Declares Disaster Emergency After Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power
The city of Gary declared a local disaster emergency Wednesday after a powerful storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts tore through Northwest Indiana and parts of Illinois, causing widespread destruction, leaving thousands without electricity, and disrupting daily life across the region. Tuesday’s severe weather produced wind gusts exceeding 100 mph, heavy rain, and lightning. The storm […]
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August 2026 Public Meeting Schedule for Gary
A busy month lies ahead for Gary officials as demolition begins at Broadway Manor, budget season gets underway and several major projects continue to move through the city’s boards and city council. The Gary Housing Authority confirmed this week that demolition is moving forward on the Broadway Manor public housing complex, on the 1200 block […]
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Gary Invests $1.4 Million in Homeless Shelter as Sleeping Outside Carries New Penalties
Gary is putting roughly $1.4 million toward a new homeless shelter at a moment when the availability of a bed could mean the difference between a place to sleep and a criminal charge. The City Council approved the money for Brothers’ Keeper as a new Indiana law raises the stakes for people sleeping outside. They […]
