More cargo, more jets, easier access promised for airport

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and other Gary/Chicago International Airport backers now have their eyes fixed well beyond the completion of its runway expansion later this year.

Gary senior citizens benefit from Good Deeds Day

Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana members Omri Markovitz and Sarah Webster bag food intended for a senior center Sunday at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.

Gary senior citizens benefit from Good Deeds Day

Children of The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana bag groceries at the Gary Genesis Center to be delivered to a senior complex blocks away.

Harlem Globetrotters Bucket Blakes to visit gar for press conference Jan. 21

GARY | Astonishing shots, incredible ball-handling skills, power dunks, crazy antics and trick shots are their business.

Citizens urged to apply for Earned Income Tax Credit

GARY | Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined representatives from the Urban League of NWI, Former Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Office, the University of Chicago, and True Partners Consulting to discuss returning potentially millions of dollars to the citizens of Gary through the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Gary starts 2013 with goal to help return millions to Gary residents and host Job Compliance Forum

GARY | The City of Gary is starting 2013 with important and helpful news for its residents. A press conference on Earned Income Tax Credit information is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. at Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway, and a Job Compliance Community Forum will be held on Wednesday, …

Donations provide holiday food baskets for 1,000 families

GARY | Food baskets will be delivered this holiday season to more than 1,000 families in need across Lake, Porter and La Porte counties thanks to a partnership between NIPSCO, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, the City of Gary, WLTH Radio 1370-AM and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Over $16,00 Raised to Provide Holiday Food Baskets to 1,000 NWI Families

GARY | Food baskets will be delivered this holiday season to more than 1,000 families in need across Lake, Porter and La Porte County thanks to a partnership between NIPSCO, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, the City of Gary, WLTH Radio 1370-AM and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Muhammad: Intermodal operation piqued interest of businesses

Consulting-firm owner Adrian Muhammad said he remains interested in working to develop transportation infrastructure in Gary despite his firm's being accused of owing more than $267,000 for a feasibility study of building an intermodal business park on land United States Steel Corp. owns.

Lawsuit pushing intermodal port project off track?

A company led by an adviser to Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson is the target of a civil lawsuit in connection with its effort to spearhead a "city-centered" economic development project.

Mayor Freeman-Wilson drives seniors to polls

GARY | Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson spent Election Day driving residents to the polls. One of her passengers included 90-year-old Donald Dowling. When Dowling was informed that the Mayor was on her way to pick him up, he replied, "Wow! I'm getting top-notch service."

Gary to host Fall Harvest Fest Oct. 31

GARY | Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson invites children and their parents to Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. for the Fall Harvest Festival! There will be fun games and activities where children will learn about recycling, fire safety, going green, …

Gary, Mayor mourn loss of Alex Karras

GARY | Gary is mourning the loss of native Alex Karras. The actor/athlete died earlier Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. He was 77. A great number of his family members still reside in the city, and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson extended her condolences on behalf of his hometown.

University of Chicago and former Chicago Mayor Daley launch collaboration with Gary

GARY | The University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, Chicago Harris Distinguished Senior Fellow Richard M. Daley and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson of Gary, Ind. on Sept. 25 announced an innovative collaboration among public officials, scholars and students…

Environmental education comes to the parks

GARY | Nearly 50 youths participated in an educational and enjoyable field trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Paul H. Douglas Center to conclude the city of Gary’s summer Environmental Education in the Parks program.

Katherine Jackson reps to share details on Michael Jackson Tribute Weekend

GARY | Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Representatives of Jackson Family Matriarch Katherine Jackson, Majestic Star Casino, The Gary Chamber of Commerce and the Gary RailCats will host a press conference at noon on Friday, August 17 at City Hall,401 Broadway, Gary Room (2nd floor).

“Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It”

GARY | The City of Gary, Indiana; Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and the Gary Chamber of Commerce; Chuck Hughes, Executive Director, have joined Los Angeles, California based Dumont Marketing under the direction of Mr. Jerry Olivarez authorized by Mrs. Katherine Jackson; Jackson’s mother, to sup…

City of Gary Receives Safety Equipment Donation from United States Steel Corporation

GARY | On August 7, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined United States Steel Corporation Works General Manager Matthew Perkins at a brief ceremony where the steel company presented the City of Gary’s Department of General Services with more than $15,000 worth of safety equipment that will …

Mayor announces cooling shelters due to storm

GARY | As a result of this morning's storm, the City of Gary experienced power outages that impacted nearly 9,000 residents. There were also outages to several fire stations as well as fallen trees resulting in blocked streets. The General Services Department is working to assist with storm …

Mayor Freeman-Wilson to Greet the Thunderbirds

GARY | Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will greet the world famous Thunderbirds as a pre-cursor to next weekend’s Gary Airshow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3 at the Gary Jet Center, 5401 W. Industrial Hwy. The Thunderbirds will make a special presentation to the Mayor followed by her presentation o…