Sequester may shut Gary control tower

The control tower at Gary/Chicago International Airport, seen in this March 2012 photo, is set to close Friday, falling victim to federal sequester budget cuts, Airport Interim Director Steve Landry told the authority board Monday.

Two killed in small plane crash

GARY | Two men died Wednesday following the crash of a small plane near a local school, officials said.

Small plane crashes in Gary

A small plane crashed near the West Gary Lighthouse Charter School in this wooded area close to 7th Street and Clark Avenue in Gary, Wednesday.

Small plane crashes in Gary

Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey arrives at the scene of a plane crash near 7th Street and Clark Avenue in Gary, Wednesday.

Small plane crashes in Gary

Lake County Police instruct media where to park after a plane crashed near 7th Street and Clark Avenue in Gary, Wednesday.

Dental records could ID Gary plane crash victims this afternoon

The Lake County Coroner arrives at the scene of a plane crash near 7th Street and Clark Avenue in Gary on Wednesday. Coroner Merrilee Frey said Friday that experts were working with dental records to identify the two victims in the crash.

Small plane crashes in Gary

The Gary Fire Department responds to the scene of a plane crash near 7th Street and Clark Avenue in Gary, Wednesday.

Single-engine plane flips during emergency landing near Lowell

A 1960 Cessna 175 single-engine aircraft experiencing engine problems made an emergency landing Tuesday in a soybean field on the southeast corner of 245th Avenue at Whitcomb Street, south of Lowell.

Single-engine plane flips during emergency landing near Lowell

A 1960 Cessna 175 single engine aircraft experiencing engine problems made an emergency landing Tuesday in a soybean field on the southeast corner of 245th Avenue and Whitcomb Street, south of Lowell.

Single-engine plane flips during emergency landing near Lowell

A single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing Tuesday morning in a soybean field at 245th Avenue and Whitcomb Street south of Lowell.

Plane makes emergency landing on Ind. 49

VALPARAISO | The pilot of a single-engine plane shared the southbound lanes of Ind. 49 with commuters late Tuesday afternoon when he was forced to make an emergency landing.

Plane shuts down lane of Ind. 49

The pilot, right, of a single-engine plane inspects the aircraft after an emergency landing Tuesday on Ind. 49, just north of the LaPorte Avenue ramp.

Plane shuts down lane of Ind. 49

Two people escaped injury Tuesday after experiencing engine problems and landing their small plane on Ind. 49, just north of the LaPorte Avenue ramp.

Gary Jet Center takes off to a greener future

A Bombardier Global Express corporate jet is one of the first planes to be housed at the Gary Jet Center's recently opened 40,000-square-foot hanger at Gary/Chicago International Airport. The hangar features energy-efficient systems seen here such as huge overhead fans and digitally controll…

Gary Jet Center takes off to a greener future

The Gary Jet Center recently opened a new $5 million, 40,000-square-foot hangar at Gary/Chicago International Airport that features energy-efficient, insulated panels on the ceiling, walls and 240-foot-long front door.

Gary Jet Center takes off to a greener future

The front door on the Gary Jet Center's new hangar at Gary/Chicago International Airport is 240 feet long and 28 feet high. It is made up of 2 1/2-inch-thick insulated panels set between steel I-beams that slide over tracks in the floor.

Gary Jet Center takes off to a greener future

A Bombardier Global Express corporate jet is one of the first planes to be housed at the Gary Jet Center's recently opened hangar at Gary/Chicago International Airport.

Gary Jet Center takes off to a greener future

An overhead fan 20 feet in diameter spins near the ceiling of the new Gary Jet Center hangar. The fan is one of two that force warm air downward, increasing the hangar's energy efficiency.

Family Video grows in competitive market

Jessica Roop and her son Alexander look through movies for rent at the new Family Video on Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso.

Family Video grows in competitive market

Family Video employee Katie Banasiak, left, hands videos to Valparaiso residents Jessica and Alexander Roop at the new Valparaiso store on Calumet Avenue. The site formerly was home to a Blockbuster video store. Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in September. "While others are closing stores,…