Family establishes educational foundation in Katie Hall's memory

The family of the late Katie Hall, the Gary politician responsible for the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday, has established a foundation in her memory aimed at honoring public service and promoting education.

BRIAN HOWEY: Brooks, Walorski take aim at GOP glass ceiling

Susan Brooks’ 5th Congressional District campaign conducted internal polling in mid-April and the news was disheartening. She trailed the front-runner, former U.S. Rep. David McIntosh, by 20 points. Twenty points?

Why do imprisoned politicians expect easier treatment?

I am writing in regards to your article on Katie Hall. It seems our elected officials can do nothing wrong. You did mention her downfall, but why must we always be made to feel sorry for these people? Many of our jailed politicians feel the need to get out of incarceration for their children…

Ind. House honors female Gary leaders

INDIANAPOLIS | Trailblazing female political leaders of Gary's present and past were celebrated Monday by the Indiana House.

Resolution honoring Katie Hall

The General Assembly approved a resolution Monday memorializing the late Katie Hall, a former state representative, state senator and Congresswoman from Gary.

Former U.S. Rep. Katie Hall's legacy remembered

GARY | History maker, role model, champion of the city and a loving family member.

Gary politican, teacher remembered for legacy of community service

GARY | Family, friends, and local residents remembered former teacher and public official Katie Hall as a love-filled person with a deep legacy of community service.

MARK KIESLING: Katie Hall, like all, a mix of saint and sinner

I don't recall the author of the quote, but someone once said that dying does not necessarily confer sainthood on a person.

Ind. Senate remembers Katie Hall

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Senate paused for a moment of silence and unanimously approved a resolution Thursday honoring the late Katie Hall.

City remembers trailblazing public servant, educator Katie Hall

GARY | Yesterday, the Honorable former United States Congresswoman (D-IN) Katie Hall passed away.

Former U.S. Rep. Katie Hall dead at 73

Katie Beatrice Hall, a former teacher with a four-decade political career who was responsible for sponsoring legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, died Monday, a family spokesman said. She was 73.

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Gary lawmakers led effort for MLK holiday

INDIANAPOLIS | The state -- and national -- holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. might not exist today but for the steely determination and more than a decade of work by legislators from Gary.