Mary Brown, a longtime Gary councilwoman whose decades spent in public office made her one of the most enduring political figures in city history, has died. Brown represented Gary’s 3rd District on the Common Council and chaired the powerful Finance Committee, which put her at the center of financial decisions for the past 2½ decades. She […]
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Gary Faces a $9.8 Million Gap in Its 2027 Budget Plan
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is trying to find ways to close a $9.8 million gap in the 2027 budget that he has proposed for the city. But one of the approaches he is considering — tax increment financing — raises concerns for Kenneth Whisenton, the chair of the committee that reviews money matters before the […]
Posted inElections, Politics & Policy
Your 2026 Early Voting Guide for Gary and Lake County
Polls open across Indiana for early voting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, allowing those who prefer to cast their ballots before Election Day to do so now. What’s on the ballot in Gary? Gary voters will decide who will shape policing, taxation, and public services in six local contests. They will also choose who will represent […]
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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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Where to Get Free Food in Gary and Northwest Indiana This October
Many families these days are navigating rising food costs. In response, churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations across Northwest Indiana will host dozens of free food distributions throughout October. The distributions come as changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and the aftermath of the Aug. 11 storms continue to affect households across Indiana. […]
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A Look Inside Gary’s New $50 Million YMCA
Photos by Javonte AndersonVideo produced by Kuwilileni Hauwanga and Rayonna Burton-Jernigan The Tolleston neighborhood welcomed a new community hub Monday, when Gary’s new YMCA campus opened its doors, offering financial, health, and childcare services. Located at 1771 Taney Place, on the site of the former Tolleston Middle School, the facility is one of the few […]
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NIPSCO Apologizes as Gary Residents Take Their Anger to the Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS — The president of NIPSCO apologized to the people of Gary and others on Tuesday for not including their cities in a plan that it published to restore power days after the Aug. 11 storm. The company did not intend to deprioritize those cities, which included Portage, Lake Station, and Griffith, but did not […]
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Gary Residents Have 4 Days Left to Get FEMA Help in Person
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in Gary, offering a one-stop shop for Northwest Indiana residents affected by the Aug. 11 storm. The recovery center is at McBride Hall in United Steelworkers Local 1014, 1301 Texas St., Gary. State and federal officials will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 2. […]
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NIPSCO Ordered to Answer for Weekslong Power Outage in Gary
Gary residents can finally expect to get more detailed answers to their questions about why the Aug. 11 storm knocked out power in the city for more than two weeks, after a state commission launched an investigation of NIPSCO this week. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is demanding that NIPSCO answer the biggest questions that […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy, Transportation
Gary’s Airport Is Getting an $18 Million Control Tower as It Eyes More Growth
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 […]
