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Free Food Available in Gary and Northwest Indiana This March - Capital B Gary As federal SNAP work requirements tighten, churches and nonprofits across the region are hosting food distributions throughout the month.

Churches, nonprofits, and government agencies across Northwest Indiana are hosting free food distributions throughout March as some families adjust to tighter federal work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

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Free Food Available in Gary and Northwest Indiana This March - Capital B Gary As federal SNAP work requirements tighten, churches and nonprofits across the region are hosting food distributions throughout the month.

As federal SNAP work requirements tighten, churches and nonprofits across the region are hosting food distributions throughout the month.
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Loose Dogs in Gary Raise Safety Concerns for Residents and Animal Control - Capital B Gary Residents, police, and trainers point to enforcement, ownership, and education as key to reducing incidents.

Across Gary, some residents say loose and stray dogs have forced them to change daily routines, keeping people from walking their neighborhoods, playing outside or stepping out of their cars without first scanning the street.
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Gary Businesses Face Higher Stormwater Bills - Capital B Gary The rate hike is part of a long-term plan to address sewage overflows.

Many Gary businesses and other commercial property owners will soon see higher stormwater bills after the city approved a significant rate increase that shifts more of the cost of sewer and drainage upgrades onto nonresidential properties.
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West Side Students Walkout Over Principal Vote - Capital B Gary Students, staff, and parents spoke out in support of the educator while seeking an explanation.

Students at West Side Leadership Academy staged a peaceful walkout Friday a day after the Gary Community School Corp. board voted not to renew Principal Carl Scott’s contract.
https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-school-board-walkout-principal-carl-scott/

Chicago Bears Stadium Plan Moves Toward Hammond - Capital B Gary While the focus shifts from a new stadium in Gary, city officials are optimistic: “Regional success benefits us all.”

The Chicago Bears’ long-running stadium search moved closer to becoming reality in Northwest Indiana on Thursday, as state officials signaled Hammond as the preferred site and lawmakers advanced legislation designed to support construction of a new NFL stadium.

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 After Inspiring Gary and Beyond - Capital B Gary Jackson forged deep ties to the city through his relationship with Mayor Richard Hatcher and organizing the 1972 Black Political Convention.

For Gary, Jackson’s legacy is tied closely to the city’s emergence as a center of Black political organizing in the 1970s and ’80s.
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This Black Man Made History at Indiana University. It Took Decades for Recognition. He calls himself “The Agitator,” and for good reason.

The first thing he did after he was elected?

“I suspended the elections and I put on the floor to change the organization’s name to the Black Student Union,” he said. “Because what we were dealing with were Black issues.”

https://gary.capitalbnews.org/todd-deloney-profile/

As Utility Bills Rise, Lawmakers Want More Help For Families - Capital B Gary Still, several amendments that would have strengthened protections for customers were rejected.

As Northwest Indiana residents’ utility frustrations mount over triple-digit increases, legislators, too, are feeling the pressure to use the tools at their disposal to help provide relief.
https://gary.capitalbnews.org/indiana-utility-bill-relief-nipsco-costs/

Youth Art Exhibit Highlights Black Creativity in Gary - Capital B Gary Young artists from across Northwest Indiana take center stage at a Black History Month exhibition in Gary.

Young artists from across Northwest Indiana take center stage at a Black History Month exhibition in Gary.

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NIPSCO Bills Double as Families Demand Relief - Capital B Gary Residents say sudden bill spikes are forcing families to choose between heat, rent, and groceries as lawmakers debate a response.

Residents say sudden bill spikes are forcing families to choose between heat, rent, and groceries as lawmakers debate a response.
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Gary to Invest $3 Million in New Brother’s Keeper Homeless Shelter Facility - Capital B Gary The homeless shelter will be relocating after 40 years on Broadway.

The homeless shelter will be relocating after 40 years on Broadway.

https://gary.capitalbnews.org/brothers-keeper-gary-shelter-relocation/

How Indiana’s 2026 Legislative Session Could Affect Gary - Capital B Gary Gary residents once again have a lot at stake in this year’s state legislative session, from proposals targeting diversity initiatives to changes in Medicaid eligibility and renewed efforts to lure th...

Gary residents once again have a lot at stake in this year’s state legislative session, from proposals targeting diversity initiatives to changes in Medicaid eligibility and renewed efforts to lure the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana.

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Gary Secures $1.1M to Demolish Ivanhoe Elementary - Capital B Gary The building 15th Avenue and Gerry Street has stood vacant for more than 15 years.

The city will use newly awarded congressional funding totaling $1.1 million to demolish the abandoned property that was once Ivanhoe Elementary School, which closed its doors to students in 2010.
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Lake County Report Finds Years of Financial Failures - Capital B Gary It details outdated processes, poor internal controls, and leadership gaps that auditors say expose the county to financial and operational risk.

The Lake County Government Center in Crown Point houses several county offices referenced in a recent internal report that criticized leadership culture, internal controls, and financial oversight. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/lake-county-internal-report-financial-failures/

Lake County Report Finds Years of Financial Failures - Capital B Gary It details outdated processes, poor internal controls, and leadership gaps that auditors say expose the county to financial and operational risk.

It details outdated processes, poor internal controls, and leadership gaps that auditors say expose the county to financial and operational risk. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/lake-county-internal-report-financial-failures/

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Free Food Distribution Schedule in Gary and Northwest Indiana for January - Capital B Gary The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and local partners will host multiple mobile markets and community distributions across Lake, Porter, and surrounding counties.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and other groups host regular food distributions across Gary and Northwest Indiana. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/free-food-distribution-gary-northwest-indiana-january/

MLK Day 2026 events in Northwest Indiana - Capital B Gary From candlelight marches to service projects, communities across Northwest Indiana will mark the holiday with public events and tributes.

In an effort to bring community members together, several organizations across Northwest Indiana are hosting events to commemorate King’s birthday and legacy. Below is a list of events in Gary and the surrounding communities. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/mlk-day-events-northwest-indiana-2026/

Indiana Appeals Court Clears Legislature to Halt Gary Gun Lawsuit - Capital B Gary The ruling adds a new chapter to a decades-long legal battle.

A recent Indiana Court of Appeals ruling upheld state lawmakers’ authority to block the city of Gary’s long-running lawsuit against the gun industry. (via @indianacitizen.org)

https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-gun-lawsuit-indiana-appeals-court/

Chicago Bears Could Move to Indiana Under Gary’s New Stadium Proposals - Capital B Gary Three decades after the Bears last explored Gary, the city is now offering three possible stadium sites.

Three decades after the Bears last explored Gary, the city is now offering three possible stadium sites. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/chicago-bears-stadium-proposal-gary-indiana/

MLK Day 2026 events in Northwest Indiana - Capital B Gary From candlelight marches to service projects, communities across Northwest Indiana will mark the holiday with public events and tributes.

From candlelight marches to service projects, communities across Northwest Indiana will mark the holiday with public events and tributes. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/mlk-day-events-northwest-indiana-2026/

Indiana Appeals Court Clears Legislature to Halt Gary Gun Lawsuit - Capital B Gary The ruling adds a new chapter to a decades-long legal battle.

The ruling adds a new chapter to a decades-long legal battle. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-gun-lawsuit-indiana-appeals-court/

Gary residents protest ICE enforcement after fatal shooting in Minneapolis - Capital B Gary A group of Gary residents and activists gathered on a cold and wet Saturday morning to voice their discontent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city and across the country....

The local protesters joined others nationwide opposing the federal agency after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-ice-protest-immigration-enforcement/

Free Food Distribution Schedule in Gary and Northwest Indiana for January - Capital B Gary The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and local partners will host multiple mobile markets and community distributions across Lake, Porter, and surrounding counties.

In response, food banks and community partners across Northwest Indiana continue to host food distributions aimed at helping residents access groceries.

https://gary.capitalbnews.org/free-food-distribution-gary-northwest-indiana-january/

What Indiana Lawmakers Are Debating in 2026 - Capital B Gary Indiana lawmakers preview legislative priorities that are likely to be debated in the coming weeks, including STEM and cell phone bans.

Lawmakers preview legislative priorities that are likely to be debated in the coming weeks. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/indiana-education-issues-2026-legislative-session/

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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. https://capitalbnews.org/newsletters/

Gary Students Eligible for New Tuition Indiana University Northwest Scholarship - Capital B Gary A new partnership led by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana could lift students and the city alike.

The initiative will provide eligible graduating students in 2025 and 2026 with full tuition coverage for up to four years at the university. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-iun-tuition-scholarship-hard-rock-urban-league/

Gary Civic Symphony Orchestra Welcomes New Conductor - Capital B Gary Lamar Grear’s arrival signals a generational shift as musicians look to sustain a nearly 85-year tradition.

“When I came along, music was just there. It was a natural thing for me,” Lamar Grear said. His parents, both Gary natives, raised him in Houston, where he first picked up the flute. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-civic-symphony-new-conductor-lamar-grear/

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