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Councilman Herb Smith, D-At large, reviewed issues that were discussed Tuesday by the council's Finance Committee. Final action is likely to occur when council members meet in full on Aug. 21.

Smoking cessation grant to fund Gary initiative into ’19

May 13, 2019 at 5:42 a.m.

The federal government is renewing a smoking cessation grant for Gary. The renewal is causing the Common Council to consider alterations to the 2018 calendar year budget to accommodate the...

Gary resident Debra Young asked the Common Council to grant her a special use permit allowing her to operate a day care center in the city. Municipal officials gave their approval, after being reassured that property tax payments were up-to-date at the site.

Gary council OKs 2 new day care centers

May 13, 2019 at 5:41 a.m.

The Gary Common Council gave its approval to requests by two women who plan to open day care centers. One woman, Debra Young, wants to operate a day care in...

Gary City Councilwoman Ragen Hatcher is consdering introducting an ordinance later this month that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in the city of Gary.

Outgoing Gary councilwoman may introduce measure to decriminalize marijuana in city

May 13, 2019 at 5:41 a.m.

Ragen Hatcher, the Gary Common Council member who hopes to move on to the Indiana House of Representatives following the Nov. 6 election, has one final action in mind for...

Gary council backs measure to fund neighborhood picnic

May 13, 2019 at 5:41 a.m.

Gary municipal officials put the rush on an effort that will cover the cost of a summertime picnic intended for residents of the city’s Brunswick neighborhood. Councilman Michael Protho, D-2nd,...

Soldiers of Bravo Company of the 776th Brigade Engineer Battalion and the 113th Engineer Battalion of the Indiana National Guard demolished abandoned structures in Gary in September 2017.

Indiana National Guard returns to Gary for demolition of buildings

May 13, 2019 at 5:39 a.m.

For the second year, the Indiana National Guard has started to demolish vacant Gary structures. Officials began work Thursday in the 1900 block of Delaware Street, with demolition of up...

Gary amends MaiaCo development agreement

May 13, 2019 at 5:39 a.m.

The Gary Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday gave its approval to an amended agreement with MaiaCo, an entity it expects to help the city in terms of combining parcels of land...

Debra Young, front right, appeared before the Gary Common Council planning committee to explain her proposal to operate a day care center in the city, while another operator, Arnisha Fulton, sits in behind her. Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell is at left.

Day care centers in Gary: How many is too many?

May 13, 2019 at 5:38 a.m.

A pair of proposals pending before the Gary Common Council to grant special use permits allowing for day care centers to operate in the city brought some debate Tuesday over...

Oak Forest city officials approved a measure to allow Oliver's Bar & Grill to expand its dining patio, putting it closer to 159th Street.

Oak Forest approves expansion of restaurant despite proximity to busy 159th Street

May 21, 2019 at 10:50 p.m.

An Oak Forest restaurant won approval for its expansion plans despite safety concerns raised by a city commission that studied the proposal prior to the City Council’s vote. Oak Forest...

Oak Forest OKs nearly $85,000 to replace computer workstations

May 21, 2019 at 10:50 p.m.

Oak Forest city officials are upgrading their computing power after the City Council approved spending about $85,000 to purchase new workstations. Aldermen voted without opposition to use the State Purchase...

Consultant: Cleveland firm missed bid deadline for Genesis Convention Center

May 13, 2019 at 5:36 a.m.

A Cleveland-based consulting firm hinted Monday it might like to buy the Genesis Convention Center. Meridian Hospitality Group LLC agent Byron Dillard appeared before the Gary Redevelopment Commission, where he...

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