Donna Brandon sat at the downtown bus stop, her face lined with worry. Despite her intention to vote, there was a catch: she still didn’t have a photo ID. “I want to vote,” she said. “I really do. I’m just having a hard time with my ID.” For her, the hurdles go beyond paperwork — […]
Lake County
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2024 General Election: Your Complete Voting Guide for Gary and Lake County
What’s on the ballot? What’s at stake? At the top of the ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are vying for the presidency in a race that could have an enormous impact on the future of reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court, and democracy itself. In the governor’s race between Mike […]
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AG Threatens to Sue Lake and St. Joseph Counties Over Immigration Dispute
This story was originally published in The Indiana Citizen Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sent letters to the sheriffs of Lake and St. Joseph counties, demanding that their departments comply with requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or face a lawsuit from the state. The letters state the attorney general suspects the Lake […]
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Former Gary Mayor Jerome Prince Agrees to Release Conditions in Wire Fraud Case
The conditions of former Gary Mayor Jerome Prince’s release were set this week after he pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges for misusing campaign funds. Prince will be required to turn over his passport and will be restricted to travel within the continental United States. He posted an unsecured bond of $20,000 and will […]
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Valerie McCray’s Historic Bid for U.S. Senate: Will a Black Woman Represent Indiana?
In U.S. politics, the path to power does not start at the top. Candidates typically start with modest pursuits like city councils and school boards before aspiring to higher offices. For Valerie McCray, the Democratic candidate seeking to be Indiana’s first-ever black woman U.S. senator, that journey began with a campaign for the highest office […]
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Former Gary Mayor Jerome Prince to Plead Guilty to Misuse of Campaign Funds
Former Gary Mayor Jerome Prince has acknowledged in court documents that he defrauded donors by using campaign funds for his personal expenses, including the purchase of a private residence. Court records filed Oct. 9 in U.S. District Court detail a scheme in which Prince misappropriated roughly $26,750 from his mayoral campaign between 2019 and 2020. […]
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Early Voting Kicks Off in Indiana: Gary Sees Long Lines and High Enthusiasm
Early voting kicked off in Indiana on Tuesday with a surge of eager voters at Gary’s sole polling site, the Gary Public Library on Fifth Avenue. Within the first hour of the 9 a.m. opening, a line of voters had already stretched out the door. “It’s time to vote!” exclaimed Ken Britt as he hoisted […]
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It’s the Last Day to Register to Vote in Indiana. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Today, Oct. 7, is the final day for Hoosiers to register to vote. As Election Day approaches, here’s what you need to know to ensure you’re ready to cast your ballot. How to register to vote The fastest way to register to vote in Indiana is via www.indianavoters.com. The application must be completed by 11:59 […]
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Gary Opens Indiana’s First Harris/Walz Campaign Office
A festive energy swept through Gary, as hundreds gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of the first Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign headquarters in Indiana. Outside the office along Gary’s main thoroughfare, a large Harris and Walz banner stretched across the building, while colorful balloons floated above the bustling crowd. Supporters in campaign shirts […]
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Gary Partners with Hard Rock Casino for Lake County Convention Center Bid
The city of Gary is joining forces with Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in an ambitious bid to become the future home of the Lake County Convention Center. This high-profile partnership was approved by Gary’s Board of Works on Sept. 20 and is part of the city’s efforts to revitalize the area and create new […]