Calumet Township also plans food distributions as a state lawmaker urges township trustees to tap reserves to help families in need. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-launche...

City officials outline how residents can stay safe, where to find warming centers, and what to expect from plowing operations after the winter storm. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-winter-weather-plan/

J’s Breakfast Club has grown from a small carryout into one of Gary’s defining community spaces.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is expanding distributions as Gary residents rally to feed their neighbors.

City leaders will tackle key issues this month, from a proposed rate hike to property appraisals and a new plan to guide how the city grows. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-public-...

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Gary’s 2026 budget is slightly smaller than last year’s, but it shifts more money into key departments and adds new workers as part of a broader reorganization of city services. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-2026-budget-sewer-rate-hike-delay/

Gov. Mike Braun on Monday called a special legislative session to consider redrawing Indiana’s congressional map. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/trump-braun-redistricting-gary-voting-power/

Protesters were outside Gary/Chicago International Airport on Thursday as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Gov. Mike Braun gave a press conference. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/homeland-security-and-ice-quietly-visit-gary-as-protesters-gather-at-airport/

A regularly updated list of food pantries and the mobile market serving Gary and Northwest Indiana residents. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/free-food-gary-northwest-indiana/

A decade after its opening, owner Joslyn Kelly reflects on faith, family, and her community. gary.capitalbnews.org/js-breakfast...

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Gov. Mike Braun held a press conference at Gary/Chicago International Airport. Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside in opposition. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/homeland-security-and-ice-quietly-visit-gary-as-protesters-gather-at-airport/

The $65.5 million package includes funds for department reorganizations and new full-time staff. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-2026-budget-sewer-rate-hike-delay/

A regularly updated list of food pantries and the mobile market serving Gary and Northwest Indiana residents. gary.capitalbnews.org/free-food-ga...

The legislature is set to reconvene to consider redrawing the state’s congressional map. gary.capitalbnews.org/trump-braun-...

On Thursday, Calumet Township Trustee Tai Adkins brought together community leaders for a fall symposium.

When the Gary Common Council reconvenes for its budget hearing on Oct. 28, members will confront funding the federally mandated overhaul of its wastewater system and managing the looming fallout from new state tax laws.

Indiana Republicans are weighing whether to redraw the state’s congressional map outside the normal 10-year cycle, a move that could weaken Democratic power in Northwest Indiana and reshape the state’s political balance.

Grant Street, one of Gary’s major thoroughfares, will now be renamed Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, residents across Northwest Indiana and Chicago are expected to join a national series of “No Kings” protests. Organizers say the demonstrations are meant to show opposition to what they view as threats to democracy and government overreach. gary.capitalbnews.org/no-kings-pro...

“I recognize my role and assignment in opening doors for women,” Nicole Guns says about leading First Baptist Church. gary.capitalbnews.org/first-woman-...

At a packed forum at IUN, city leaders outlined redevelopment plans, fire and police improvements, and their stance on recent ICE activity. gary.capitalbnews.org/mayor-forum-...

The festival continues to spotlight powerful stories from the African diaspora while nurturing a new generation of Midwest creators. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-interna...

Vice President JD Vance’s visit underscores growing national pressure as GOP lawmakers debate whether to redraw Indiana’s congressional districts.

Monday’s event continues recent efforts to honor local trailblazers through public art and monuments.

This month’s government sessions include budget hearings, the mayor’s community forum and a state legislator forum on redistricting.

For decades, Gary residents filled jugs and bottles at the artesian well on Chase Street, a place many affectionately called the source of “magic water.” But now, the water is shut off, and for the first time, a warning sign stands nearby. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-chase-s...

The Gary International Black Film Festival returns for its 15th year Oct. 9-12 at Indiana University Northwest, bringing more than 40 films, panel discussions, and cultural events to the city.

We know there’s plenty going on in Gary’s Black community that doesn’t get the attention it deserves, so each week, our newsletter brings those stories to the surface.

A new warning sign stands beside the Chase Street well in Gary’s Spring Park after officials temporarily shut off the water source. The well, long known as the city’s “magic water,” is closed following new testing that found elevated arsenic levels. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-chase-s...

The Gary International Black Film Festival returns for its 15th year Oct. 9-12 at Indiana University Northwest, bringing more than 40 films, panel discussions, and cultural events to the city. gary.capitalbnews.org/2025-gary-in...

FedEx is set to invest about $60 million to build the center, which is expected to create roughly 600 jobs. It will be located on 78 acres near Gary/Chicago International Airport.

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With a multipronged approach that involves community cleanups, technology, a beefed-up legal response, and the support of residents willing to speak up, Gary is combating illegal dumping.

With the city’s proposed 2026 budget heading to a public hearing on Oct. 7 and a final adoption set for Oct. 21, residents will have a brief window to voice their priorities.

The $15 million for Gary is part of a broader $250 million effort aimed at unlocking more than $1.6 billion in statewide investment. City officials say the support could provide momentum to rebuild infrastructure and restore trust in the community’s future.

The Brown Family Ranch in Gary came alive on a toasty September weekend as riders and families packed the gallery. Barrel racing, relay races, and flag racing carried the action well into the night. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-brown-f...

The Walgreens at West 25th Avenue and Grant Street in Gary remains open after rumors on social media suggested it might close.

This month’s government sessions include budget hearings, the mayor’s community forum and a state legislator forum on redistricting. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-public-...

The investment will start with three key projects aimed at fostering development and strengthening the city. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-15-mill...

City officials are pairing fines, arrests, and surveillance with grassroot cleanups in a bid to end decades of blight. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-illegal...

A spokesman for the chain’s parent company told Capital B Gary that it has no plans to shutter the Grant Street store. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-walgree...

On the serene, undisturbed waters of Marquette Lagoon, nearly 20 people geared up for the annual Canoemobile Voyage. Four canoes filled with kids and adults pushed off from the shore.

Every fall, Gary leaders hash out one of the most important plans of the year: the city budget. It decides how much money goes to things like police, fire, streets, parks, and keeping the lights on at City Hall.

On Saturday, Sept. 27, at 9 a.m., Community HealthNet Health Centers will host its annual 5K Breast Cancer Walk at Marquette Beach Park. The event invites families, friends, and coworkers to support the fight against breast cancer and raise awareness.

The 5k fundraiser will be held at Marquette Park to raise breast cancer awareness and promote early detection. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-breast-...

The 24-foot canoes turn into “floating classrooms” on the water, where residents learn about Gary’s waterways. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-brown-f...

The expiration of ARPA funds coupled with cuts to property tax revenue may lead to tough decisions for Gary leaders this budget season. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-city-bu...

Nearly 1 in 7 Northwest Indiana residents experience food insecurity, according to Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

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