This story was originally published by The Indiana Citizen. As Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita claimed a “big win” in his sanctuary cities lawsuit against the city of East Chicago, his office is continuing to litigate a similar lawsuit against the Monroe County Sheriff and preparing to file a complaint against the city of Gary. […]
Politics & Policy
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Kamala Harris’ Presidential Ambitions Spark Gary Women Into Action
Gary native Tearanie Chinn joined more than 40,000 women on a Zoom call Sunday organized by a group called Win With Black Women to support the cause of electing the first woman to the White House. “The energy was electrifying,” Chinn told Capital B Gary about the call, which raised more than $1.5 million while […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy, State Government
President Biden Ends Reelection Bid; Indiana Democratic Chair Urges Support for Harris
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic Party scrambling for a new nominee just months before the election. Shortly after announcing his withdrawal, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate to run against Trump in November. “Today, I want to offer […]
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Biden Steps Aside, Makes Way for Harris
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he’s dropping out of his reelection contest and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement at the top of the ticket. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision […]
Posted inHealth, Public Safety
Chicago Rapper G Herbo Talks Impact of Trauma With Gary Youth
About 70 kids in neon orange shirts eagerly awaited rapper G Herbo’s arrival at a youth center in Gary. When the “PTSD” lyricist appeared, the crowd erupted in cheers, with every phone out and aimed his way. Herbo joined local activist Aaliyah Stewart on Thursday to discuss his mental health struggles from gun violence, how […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Gary Police Deploy $264K for High-Tech License Plate Readers to Improve Safety
The Gary Police Department announced on Monday a $264,000 federal investment in advanced license plate reading systems to enhance its crime-fighting technology. Funded through the Community Project Funding grant program and secured by U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-1st, Gary’s representative in the U.S. House, the investment will equip Gary’s police force with both stationary […]
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Gary and Lake County Politicians Urge Peace After Trump Assassination Attempt
Lake County and Gary political leaders and candidates from both major political parties are reacting with calls for unity in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Still reeling from the shocking event, which took place during Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, politicians are addressing the intense political climate as each […]
Posted inEducation, State Government
New Laws Went Into Effect This Week; Here’s What Gary Residents Should Know
Indiana’s fiscal year began on July 1, and with it a slew of bills signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb after months of legislative crafting and debate by state lawmakers. These new laws, ranging from education reform and public safety to immigration, are now in effect. Here are some laws that could significantly impact […]
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Gary July Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in July 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council Date: Tuesday, July 2 and 16 Location: City Hall, 401 Broadway Time: 6 p.m. CSTContact: (219) 881-1315 * Biweekly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month * Broadcast on Facebook Live Parks and Recreation Date: […]
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Packed Forum Teaches Gary Residents How to Report Issues to City Departments
Sandra Starling sat patiently with her hand raised, hoping to question Mayor Eddie Melton directly about issues in her neighborhood. Although she wasn’t called, she accomplished part of her mission simply by attending. “Belief in Gary brought me out tonight,” Starling said. Starling, a retired 30-year veteran of the Gary Community School Corporation, has continued […]
