Engaged citizens and friends, Please find attached the weekly e-newsletter that shares important news and events taking place next week in Gary, IN. This pdf document makes it easier for  you to forward, print and share with your friends and colleagues. Thank you so much for your interest ad for letting the City of Gary […]

GPTC SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARINGS TO DISCUSS EXPANDED ROUTES TO HAMMOND The Gary Public Transportation Corporation invites customers and other interested parties to a February 3 Public Forum at 3:00p.m. at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State Street and a March 6 Public Forum at 5:30p.m. at the Adam Benjamin Metro Center, 100 W. 4th Avenue. […]

GAME CHANGING AGREEMENTS APPROVED FOR  DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF GARY/CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CITY OF GARY, NORTHWEST INDIANA     ·         $100 Million Investment Over 40 Years from World Class Firms ·         $25 Million Investment in First Three Years  ·         City and Airport to Share in Future Profits ·         Performance Incentives to Drive Future Growth ·         […]

Tonight’s  Gary City Council meeting is cancelled due to severe weather temperatures. The meeting will be rescheduled to the next meeting date on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.

MAYOR PROCLAIMS MENTORING MONTH IN GARY Mayor Freeman-Wilson recently proclaimed January as Mentoring Month. In the proclamation that was issued, she encourages citizens to participate in mentoring by doing the following: And call upon public officials, business and community leaders, and educators, and encourage all Gary citizens to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities […]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP COUNT THE HOMELESS Point In Time Homeless Count (PIT) is looking for volunteers to assist us with the count in Gary, East Chicago, and Hammond. The count will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 for Region 1-A (Lake County). TWO STEPS REQUESTED: 1. To be placed on volunteer list: a. […]

CITY OF GARY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BID PACKAGE AVAILABLE The Community Development Department is requesting bids for home rehabilitation work at selected locations. The rehabilitation work to be performed under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) will be funded with NSP3 Funds. These programs provide rehabilitation work on the homes of low to moderate income residents. Contractors […]

Do you know a woman that is outstanding and that should be recognized by our community? Visit nwiwomen.com and recognize your  influential woman of the year.

WHO:      Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Representatives from Fuller Center for Housing, Inc., NIPSCO and the Indiana Department of Correction WHAT:   Mayor Freeman-Wilson and representatives from the Fuller Center for Housing, Inc. of Gary, IN shared in detail a new partnership that will help revitalize neighborhoods throughout the community. WHEN:   Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 11:30a.m. WHERE:    Council […]

The Divine Mandate Ministry is providing hot meals to those in need. All are welcome to come. Meals will be given out from 11:00 to 2:00 tomorrow. They are also giving away free clothing.