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Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, right, informs members of the city's Port Authority of progress being made toward relocating the Majestic Star casino from Buffington Harbor.

Gary mayor eyes Buffington Harbor conversion to shipping port

May 13, 2019 at 6:49 a.m.

While the Indiana General Assembly is still deciding if the Majestic Star Casino can be moved off of the Lake Michigan shoreline, Gary city officials are trying to put together...

Oak Forest finance director Colleen Julian tells the City Council of adjustments she has to make within the budget for new equipment used for cable access broadcasts during a meeting Tuesday.

Oak Forest officials adjust budget to pay for video equipment

May 22, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.

Oak Forest alderman unanimously approved a budget adjustment Tuesday that will allow city officials to pay for improvements made to the City Council chambers along with studios and equipment for...

Gary Fire Department Deputy Chief James Stanton urged the Common Council's Finance committee, chaired by Councilwoman Mary Brown, to approve changes in the Fire Department's ambulance fees.

Gary to amend city’s ambulance fee ordinance

May 13, 2019 at 6:47 a.m.

The Gary Common Council will be asked next week to consider changes to the city ordinance that regulates the fees the Fire Department charges whenever someone is transported by ambulance....

Kaileigh Lahey joins other students and parents in serving pancakes to an estimated 2,000 people who attended a fundraising breakfast Sunday at St. John Fisher School in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.

Panckakes for protection: Students serve breakfast to raise money for police vests

May 21, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

A breakfast Sunday at St. John Fisher School in Chicago served up pancakes powerful enough to stop a bullet. At least that was the aim of a group of students...

Gary council president Ronald Brewer applauds as Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson speaks during the State of the City address on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019.

Gary mayor promises balanced budget for city by 2021

May 13, 2019 at 6:46 a.m.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson promised during her “State of the City” address Friday that Gary’s municipal budget will be balanced by the end of 2021. The mayor said that would...

Students walk in front of Shepard High School in 2016. High School District 218 accepted a state grant last week that should provide tax rebates to district homeowners.

School District 218 homeowners will get a rebate of $89 on average thanks to state grant program

May 21, 2019 at 11:58 p.m.

Homeowners in School District 218, which runs campuses in Oak Lawn, Palos Heights and Blue Island, will be the recipients of property tax abatements averaging around $89 apiece. Those savings...

School District 218 officials, from left, Michael Stillman, Thomas Kosowski, Ty Harting and Carol Kats observe a moment of silence Thursday for Richards High School student Amira Nairat, who was killed by a motorist near the school earlier this month.

Officials hope safer traffic is legacy of Richards High School student killed by motorist while walking to school

May 21, 2019 at 11:58 p.m.

Community High School District 218 officials would like safer traffic conditions around school buildings could become the legacy of a Richards High School student who was killed while walking to...

Council President Ronald Brewer, standing, wore a kente cloth scarf during Wednesday's Common Council session, while members LaVetta Sparks-Wade, center, and Michael Brown, left, also wore ethnic-inspired clothes as part of a Black History Month tribute.

Gary expects to finalize public safety building plan in spring

May 13, 2019 at 6:46 a.m.

Gary city officials took another vote meant to advance a financial plan that will include using the city’s Public Safety Building to try to raise money to pay its upcoming...

Improvements to the playing field and lighting at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary have been approved by the redevelopment commission.

Upgrades to U.S. Steel Yard ballpark approved in Gary

May 13, 2019 at 6:46 a.m.

U.S. Steel Yard used by the Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball team will get a re-sodded playing field, new light fixtures, a digital display of how hard pitchers are throwing and...

Zully Alvarado, of Causes for Change International, urged the Gary Common Council on Wednesday to support a measure meant to ensure that government is more accessible.

Gary moves to make government more accessible to the disabled

May 13, 2019 at 6:46 a.m.

City of Gary documents and notices will be printed in Braille and large type to make them more accessible, the common council has decided, and other barriers to the disabled...

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