The Chicago Bears said this week that they are expanding their search for a new stadium beyond Illinois, explicitly naming Northwest Indiana as a possible destination — a move that immediately reignited long-simmering speculation about whether the NFL’s oldest franchise could one day play across the state line. In a letter sent to fans, Bears […]
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Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests This Weekend Include Rallies in Gary and Chicago
On Saturday, Oct. 18, residents across Northwest Indiana and Chicago are expected to join a national series of “No Kings” protests. Organizers say the demonstrations are meant to show opposition to what they view as threats to democracy and government overreach. Republican leaders have sharply criticized the movement. House Speaker Mike Johnson called the planned […]
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The Long Journey to Preserve Emmett Till’s Story, 70 Years After His Lynching
At about 9 a.m. local time on Thursday, the Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. arrived by train in Greenwood, Mississippi. He traveled for nearly 13 hours from Chicago aboard the Amtrak City of New Orleans. This first-of-its-kind commemorative ride was done to honor the life of his cousin and best friend, Emmett Till. Parker and Till […]
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Larry Hoover’s Federal Sentence Commuted. How Have Chicago Streets Changed?
Larry Hoover, founder of a notorious Chicago street gang who has spent the past three decades in solitary confinement in federal prison, was granted clemency by President Donald Trump on Wednesday — but his legal troubles are far from over. Hoover’s six life-term federal sentences have been commuted to time served, but he will serve […]
Posted inEconomic Development
What to Know About Commercial Flights Returning to Gary’s Airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport is making strides toward bringing back commercial passenger flights. Since 2020, the airport has primarily served as a hub for cargo, corporate, and private flights. For many residents, commercial passenger service has been absent since 2013, forcing travelers to fly out of Chicago or other nearby cities — taking potential revenue away […]
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Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy Lives On in Gary Amid National Debate
The legacy of Black aviation is a point of pride in Gary, where the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen — trailblazing pilots who fought for America abroad and equality at home — are honored through tributes like a statue at the Gary Aquatorium and a bridge at Gary/Chicago International Airport. These service members helped pave […]
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Beyond The Main Stage: From Church Pews to Museum Halls, Black Spaces and Culture Shine at the DNC
CHICAGO — “Alls my life I has to fight!” Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics reverberated through the electric atmosphere of the United Center in Chicago as California Gov. Gavin Newsom proudly announced California’s 482 delegate votes for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22. Georgia declared its votes to a bass-heavy Lil […]
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Gary Delegates Make Their Mark at the Democratic National Convention
As state Rep. Vernon G. Smith, D-Gary, finally stepped off the bus Monday evening after a tedious three-hour ride through Chicago traffic and ironclad security, the towering facade of the United Center came into view, adorned with Democratic National Convention banners. “After we got in, I felt the energy,” Smith said. “There’s an exuberant feeling […]
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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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 […]