City of Gary

Since September 2012, the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, led by Distinguished Senior Fellow and former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, has been partnering with Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and her staff on various public...

The City of Gary will host its final Drive-In Movie by the Lake of the season Friday, Sept. 5 at Marquette Park Beach parking lot. The cost is only $10 per car and $15 for Vans and SUVs, moviegoers will enjoy the film “X-Men”. Gates at Marquette...

“We are excited about the offerings that will take place from August 25th through the 31st,” said Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. “Many of the events are free, and there will be activities for all ages.” All the upcoming activities are listed...

Julián Castro was sworn in as the 16th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on July 28, 2014. In this role, Castro oversees 8,000 employees and a budget of $46 billion, using a performance-driven approach to achieve the...

A little more than two weeks ago, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman Wilson announced the appointment of a new police chief, and shared the new comprehensive approach of how the city will address crime. One of the components in the plan focuses on the upgrade...

On August 16, the City of Gary will host the "Back 2 School Festival" at the Gary Southshore Railcats Stadium. The event is free of charge and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson hosted a brief meet and greet at City Hall to announce the City of Gary’s 2014 Independence Day Parade winners. The Parade winners are as follows: Best Floats:First Place: The Methodist HospitalsSecond Place: Gary Storm...

Last week, the City of Gary Public Board of Works announced plans to pave 55 streets this summer. That massive paving project kicked off today at Taft St. and 21st avenues. Reith Riley, the selected contractor, has released the preliminary schedule...

The City of Gary and Gary Police Department will once again host National Night Out, Tuesday, August 5 at Froebel Park (15th and Madison St.) from 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. The entire event will be dedicated to the memory of Gary Police Officer Jeffrey...

In a standing room only press conference, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman Wilson announced the appointment of a new police chief, and shared the new comprehensive approach in the city will address crime. Gary native Larry McKinley, a 15-year veteran of the...