In many ways, where you live determines your quality of life. A recent fair housing report seems to agree. A new report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana underscores significant environmental concerns across Indiana, including Gary and Lake County, stemming from historical redlining. The study found that historically low-income and redlined communities are […]
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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 […]
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Indiana Housing Crisis Hits Gary: Advocates Urge Governor to Form Commission
Clarice Henderson couldn’t shake the feeling that her home was falling apart. “The floors were dead; you would walk into a dip in the floor everywhere, even the bathroom. Every time we sat on the toilet, I thought we would fall through,” the Gary resident recalled, describing the difficulties of being a tenant with an […]
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Gary Residents Look Forward to Brighter Streets After City’s $3.4 Million Streetlight Investment
Darkened streets in Gary will soon shine brighter in areas that have gone without adequate street lighting for nearly a decade. The Gary Common Council passed an ordinance this week supporting a proposed $3.4 million project to address the longstanding issue of inactive streetlights throughout the city. The addition of streetlights was welcoming news to […]
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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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Indiana Attorney General Tells Gary, East Chicago to End Immigration Protections
This story was originally published by The Indiana Citizen. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening four municipalities across the state with legal action if they do not rescind local policies that, he says, enable illegal immigration, but state Senate Democrats assert this is a ploy for his own political gain. The four letters – […]
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Indiana Black Lawmakers Prioritize Housing in Legislative Plan
Black lawmakers in Indiana are introducing multiple housing bills to enhance homeownership accessibility for all Hoosiers statewide. State Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago, and chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, said that each year the cohort selects a theme and issue they want to tackle collectively. “It’s not a secret that housing is an […]