There was a small electrical fire in the basement of Lake County Courthouse in Gary, IN. The Gary Fire Department and Gary Police Department assisted in evacuating the Courthouse area and extinguishing the fire. No one was injured, and the Lake County Courthouse in Gary will be closed for the remainder of the week.

To commemorate the City of Gary’s Michael Jackson Tribute Festival, the Gary Public Transportation Corporation is designating its Route 22 as its official “Michael Jackson Line” from Thursday, August 28 thru Saturday, August 30.   GPTC’s Route 22 (Horace Mann/Village via Taft Street) is an hourly local route that serves the Midtown neighborhood that includes […]

CITY OF GARY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION HOME Investment Partnerships Program  Notice is hereby given that the Continuum of Care Network for Northwest Indiana will begin accepting names for the Waiting List of Tenant Based Rental Assistance. The Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program will provide rental assistance payments (up to 12 months) to […]

This afternoon the Katie Hall Educational Foundation, Inc. (KHEF) of Gary, Indiana was notified the Library of Congress located in Washington, D.C. will permanently house in its “Tomb of Abraham Lincoln Collection”, the Official Program of the Lincoln Tomb Memorial Wreath Dedication Ceremony.  On July 3, 2014, at the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site in […]

The City of Gary has announced a list of events that will be taking place all over city leading up to Labor Day. “We are excited about the offerings that will take place from August 25th through the 31st,” said Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. “Many of the events are free, and there will be activities for all […]

Indiana Governor Mike Pence joined Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson to tour the home build/renovation in the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Jackson St.   Post by Team Gary, Indiana.   About the Fuller Center Build – Jackson Street of Dreams Aug. 25-29 The Fuller Center of Gary will host a volunteer project where a total […]

The City of Gary has announced a list of events that will be taking place all over city leading up to Labor Day. “We are excited about the offerings that will take place from August 25th through the 31st,” said Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. “Many of the events are free, and there will be activities for all […]

On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson welcomed newly appointed HUD Secretary Julián Castro to the Sheraton Demolition site and hosted a press conference as well. This was Secretary Castro’s first visit to Gary, and was able to visit the Sheraton Hotel demolition site. HUD has been instrumental in the demolition project through funding and orchestration. The […]

Police and Fire Departments Evaluating and Addressing Equipment Needs   Gary, IND. – A little more than two weeks ago, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman Wilson announced the appointment of a new police chief, and shared the new comprehensive approach of how the city will address crime. One of the components in the plan focuses on […]

Gary, IND. – The City of Gary Public Board of Works has announced plans to pave 55 streets this summer.   “After such a rough winter, potholes have been a huge concern, not to mention the abundance of streets that have been in need of repair for years,” said Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. “I am […]