Globetrotters come to Gary

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson gets some grief from the Harlem Globetrotter's "Big Easy" Wednesday night.

Globetrotters come to Gary

"Scooter" helps 6-year-old Sophia Gidewon of Gary spin a ball on her finger.

Globetrotters come to Gary

Fatima "TNT" Maddox of Colorado Springs is the first female Globetrotter in 20 years and the ninth in team history.

Globetrotters come to Gary

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson celebrates after hitting a two-pointer which was actually a four-pointer because of a special "rule change" as she competes against the Harlem Globetrotters during Wednesday night.

Globetrotters come to Gary

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson waves to fans as she takes the floor against the Harlem Globetrotters at the Genesis Center.

Globetrotters come to Gary

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson attempts a free throw against the Harlem Globetrotters Wednesday night.

Globetrotters come to Gary

The Harlem Globetrotters' Fatima "TNT" Maddox of Colorado Springs entertains the crowd at the Gary Genesis Center.

GRIP event brings Gary, Duluth leaders together to discuss development

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Duluth Mayor Don Ness chat Friday at the Gary and Region Investment Project's third Urban Core Exchange in Gary. The two cities have dealt with similar challenges. Freeman-Wilson and Ness highlighted development initiatives in their communities and compare…

GRIP event brings Gary, Duluth leaders together to discuss development

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, from left, and Duluth Mayor Don Ness listen to U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, at the Gary and Region Investment Project's third Urban Core Exchange in Gary.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson is sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker with her daughter, Jordan Wilson, and husband, Carmen Wilson, behind her.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Karen Freeman-Wilson, from left, is joined by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller, right, before being sworn in as mayor of Gary .

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Karen Freeman-Wilson is sworn in as the first black woman mayor in Indiana by state Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker. With her are her daughter, Jordan Wilson, and husband, Carmen Wilson.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Karen Freeman-Wilson, left, is joined by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller as the national anthem is sung Saturday in Gary.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, right, signs autographs Saturday for Brianna Bell, left, 10, of Indianapolis, and Kelechi Green, 12, and her mother Prudence Green, of Gary.

Big projects will revitalize, beautify Gary

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, who outlined her vision for the city during her inaugural address, is taking steps to beautify Gary by targeting its eyesores.