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.

Freeman-Wilson looks back at 100 days in office

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson talks Monday outside City Hall about the accomplishments of her administration in its first 100 days in office. She touched on several subjects, including business development, public safety and ethics training.

Freeman-Wilson looks back at 100 days in office

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson talks Monday at City Hall about her administration's accomplishments during her first 100 days in office. "We are sending a message to the criminal elements that Gary is closed for business," she said.

Freeman-Wilson looks back at 100 days in office

In the shadow of a statue of U.S. Steel founding chairman, Elbert Henry Gary, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson delivers a brief overview of the accomplishments of her administration in her first 100 days in office.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

First daughter Jordan Wilson introduces Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson on Thursday before the mayor's State of the City address.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson walks up the aisle Thursday at the Genesis Convention Center before giving her first State of the City address.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson greets Estella Montalvo, of East Chicago, as Gary City Planner Dwayne Williams looks on. The mayor gave her first State of the City address Thursday at the Genesis Convention Center.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson gives her first State of the City address Thursday. Freeman-Wilson said said Gary already has experienced "wins," including a reduction in crime and economic development deals.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson gives her first State of the City address Thursday at the Genesis Center. Freeman-Wilson said Gary's potential outweighs its challenges because of the city's transportation infrastructure, including railroads and interstates.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson gives her first State of the City address Thursday at the Genesis Convention Center. The city is facing some steep challenges, she said, including a projected budget deficit of $10 million to $15 million and $43 million in debt.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson gives the State of the City address Thursday.

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.