A week after Kimberly Robinson stepped down as Calumet Township trustee following her guilty plea to wire fraud, the race to fill her seat is already drawing a growing pool of candidates. The contest for the position, which oversees township assistance funds, could spark further political upheaval in Gary as two sitting Common Council members […]
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January 2025 Public Meeting Schedule for Gary
As the new year begins, a critical meeting on Jan. 7 will shape the leadership of Gary’s Common Council for the year ahead. During the reorganization meeting, members will vote on positions within the council, including president, vice president and parliamentarian, as well as various committee assignments. These decisions set the tone for council priorities […]
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Gary’s 2025 Budget Season Kicks Off: How Will the City Spend Its Money?
Gary’s budget season kicks into high gear on Monday with a week full of daily meetings and presentations as city departments, including the mayor’s office, go before the Common Council with their budget proposals for the 2025 fiscal year beginning in January. Throughout the week, residents have a rare opportunity to see firsthand how their […]
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Potential $800K Budget Boost from Gary Airport, Park Improvements Highlight Latest Political News
As budget season approaches, Gary is at the intersection of local growth, political maneuvering, and statewide education reform, all of which promise to reshape the city’s future. In August, Gary’s local leaders stayed busy tackling a range of issues, from a potential $800,000 boost to the city’s budget via changes at Gary/Chicago International Airport to […]
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Gary Political News: Major Decisions and Updates
Another busy month around Gary’s political landscape is officially a wrap. As we get deeper into the presidential election season, Capital B Gary is ensuring local political decisions are understood by keeping tabs on some of the most consequential news in the city, county, and state. This month, city and county lawmakers provided financial boosts […]
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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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Gary Taps Law Enforcement, County Resources to Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
A man driving a dump truck pulled into a hidden spot near Tolleston Park, attempting to unload large trees and debris in a city he didn’t live in. This time, a vigilant resident’s call brought officers to the scene. They caught the suspect from Hebron, Indiana, in the act, ordered him to reload all the […]
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Gary June Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in June 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council The Common Council will be considering several major ordinances in June, including a $3.4 million spending plan for a citywide traffic light project and funding for small businesses. Date: Tuesday, June 4 and 18 Location: City Hall, […]
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Gary May Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in May 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council Date: Wednesday, May 8 (due to the May 7 primary), Tuesday, May 21 Location: City Hall, 401 Broadway Time: 6 p.m. CST Contact: (219) 881-1315 * Biweekly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month […]
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Gary April Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in April 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council Date: Tuesday, April 2 Location: City Hall, 401 Broadway Time: 6 p.m. CST Contact: (219) 881-1315 * Biweekly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month Parks and Recreation Date: Tuesday, April 9 and April […]
