Gary residents who want to see the city’s airport flourish got more good news last week when the airport broke ground on a new air traffic control tower. The new tower at Gary/Chicago International Airport will modernize communications and improve safety for air traffic controllers and pilots. It is also slated to create 120 new […]
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Gary’s Airport Is Making a $24 Million Bet on Air Cargo Growth
As a plane flies out of Gary/Chicago Airport, a UPS 767 freighter sits on the tarmac as a beacon of hope. State and local leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the kickoff of a 55-acre air cargo campus at the city’s airport. The $24 million investment is expected to expand air cargo operations in Gary and […]
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New Greyhound Partnership Brings More Bus Routes and Economic Growth to Gary
Gary announced Thursday the expansion of its bus services and a strengthened partnership with Greyhound, a move officials hope will enhance regional connectivity and solidify the city’s role as a transportation hub for Northwest Indiana. Unveiled in the shadow of Gary’s Adam Benjamin Metro Center, the plan includes more frequent Greyhound arrivals and departures alongside […]
