E.C. mayor optimistic about city's future

EAST CHICAGO | Before a large audience Wednesday at the Field Educational Center, Mayor Anthony Copeland gave a State of the City address that promises many projects in 2013.

Mayor Copeland to deliver State of City Address tomorrow

EAST CHICAGO | Mayor Anthony Copeland and the City of East Chicago will be hosting its Annual State of the City Address. Mayor Anthony Copeland will address the public and discuss achievements in the city in 2012 and reveal plans for 2013. The speech will be accompanied by a brief presentation.

McDermott addresses reliance on gaming revenue in State of the City

HAMMOND | The need to wean the city off its reliance of gaming revenue was central to Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.'s State of the City address he gave Wednesday to a packed audience at Hammond City Hall.

McDermott to deliver annual State of City address tonight

HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. will deliver a State of the City address tonight at Hammond City Hall.

State of the City address set for April 3 in East Chicago

Mayor Anthony Copeland and the city of East Chicago will be hosting its annual State of the City address April 3. Copeland will address the public to discuss achievements in the city in 2012 and reveal plans for this year. The speech will be accompanied by a brief presentation.

Snedecor: Hobart remains fiscally sound despite lean buget

HOBART | Mayor Brian Snedecor's State of the City address highlighted the city's ability to remain fiscally sound despite a lean budget.

Mayor delivers second State of the City Address

GARY | Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson delivered her second State of the City Address to a capacity crowd at the Genesis Convention Center.

Jobs, economic development top Gary's concerns

GARY | The last 12 months have brought the start of renewal to the city of Gary, but it needs more resources and must address violence and unemployment in the road ahead, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson reported Tuesday in her State of the City address.

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GARY | Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson delivers her State of the City address at the Genesis Center on Tuesday.

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GARY | Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson delivers her State of the City address at the Genesis Center on Tuesday.

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GARY | Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson delivers her State of the City address at the Genesis Center on Tuesday.

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Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson greets her uncle Gerald Patterson, left, aunt Marjorie Patterson, center, and cousin Diana Patterson-Sadlin before her State of the City address at the Genesis Center on Tuesday.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson sees challenges, progress

GARY | Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson pulled no punches during her first State of the City address Thursday at the Genesis Convention Center.

Gary mayor's State of the City address to be streamed live

GARY | Residents will be able to watch Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson as she gives the State of the City address today through an online stream on the city's website, officials said.

Clay: Gary won't file for bankruptcy

Gary Mayor Rudy Clay, right, chats with Clorius Lay and Arlene Colvin after giving his State of the City address Thursday.

Clay: Gary won't file for bankruptcy

Gary Mayor Rudy Clay gives his State of the City address Thursday. Clay said his administration and the Gary Common Council have reduced spending by $30 million and laid off 500 employees to help the city's budget.