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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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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.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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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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It details outdated processes, poor internal controls, and leadership gaps that auditors say expose the county to financial and operational risk.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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/
It details outdated processes, poor internal controls, and leadership gaps that auditors say expose the county to financial and operational risk.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/
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It details outdated processes, poor internal controls, and leadership gaps that auditors say expose the county to financial and operational risk.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
It details outdated processes, poor internal controls, and leadership gaps that auditors say expose the county to financial and operational risk.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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January 22, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Have you ever wondered about experiences Black elders in your family have had but never shared? Now is your opportunity to make sure those stories don’t get lost. https://capitalbnews.org/oralhistoryproject/
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/
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.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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/
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/
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.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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/
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)
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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.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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)
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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/
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.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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/
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/
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.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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/
The ruling adds a new chapter to a decades-long legal battle. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-gun-lawsuit-indiana-appeals-court/
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.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The ruling adds a new chapter to a decades-long legal battle. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-gun-lawsuit-indiana-appeals-court/
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/
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....
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January 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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/
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/
https://gary.capitalbnews.org/free-food-distribution-gary-northwest-indiana-january/
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.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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/
https://gary.capitalbnews.org/free-food-distribution-gary-northwest-indiana-january/
Lawmakers preview legislative priorities that are likely to be debated in the coming weeks. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/indiana-education-issues-2026-legislative-session/
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.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Lawmakers preview legislative priorities that are likely to be debated in the coming weeks. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/indiana-education-issues-2026-legislative-session/
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/
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January 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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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 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.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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/
“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/
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.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
“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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December 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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At 13 and 16, respectively, Anna and Juda have spent more time in gardens than most of their peers. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/teen-gardeners-gary-food-education/
Junior Gardeners in Gary Help Feed the Community - Capital B Gary
Through this local program, young people learn how to garden, eat healthy, and give back to their neighbors.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At 13 and 16, respectively, Anna and Juda have spent more time in gardens than most of their peers. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/teen-gardeners-gary-food-education/
“It’s so exciting to see this area redeveloped, given its proximity to the highway, the fact that there’s a vision to do a full development, and we know that people want affordable housing.” https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-colonial-gardens-lewis-estates/
‘Bringing Life Back’: Lewis Family Breaks Ground at Former Colonial Gardens Site - Capital B Gary
Dozens of homes are planned for the Lewis Estates and Townhomes subdivision, with the first projected to be complete in 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“It’s so exciting to see this area redeveloped, given its proximity to the highway, the fact that there’s a vision to do a full development, and we know that people want affordable housing.” https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-colonial-gardens-lewis-estates/
William “Bill” Coker has owned Billco’s for nearly three decades. “I didn’t know it was going to be my destiny. And now I’m actually walking in my destiny.” https://gary.capitalbnews.org/billcos-barbershop-gary/
How Billco Barbershop Became a Gary Staple - Capital B Gary
Billco Barber Shop has been a spot for community and cuts for nearly three decades.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
William “Bill” Coker has owned Billco’s for nearly three decades. “I didn’t know it was going to be my destiny. And now I’m actually walking in my destiny.” https://gary.capitalbnews.org/billcos-barbershop-gary/
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December 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Phyllis Carey, owner of Phyllis Fabric, has been serving customers for 45 years. She credits her success to the steady support she has received from Gary residents. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/phyllis-fabric-gary-broadway/
Phyllis Fabric Has Served Gary for 45 Years and Counting
What began in a family garage now stands as one of the city’s longest-running businesses.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Phyllis Carey, owner of Phyllis Fabric, has been serving customers for 45 years. She credits her success to the steady support she has received from Gary residents. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/phyllis-fabric-gary-broadway/
The legacy of Black aviation is a point of pride in Gary, where the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen are honored through tributes like a statue at the Gary Aquatorium and a bridge at the airport. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-tuskegee-airmen-air-force-video-removal/
Gary Honors Tuskegee Airmen Amid Backlash Over Air Force Video Removal - Capital B Gary
The group's Chicago chapter, an ally to Gary's Black aviation history, says it's important to preserve the service members' legacy.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The legacy of Black aviation is a point of pride in Gary, where the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen are honored through tributes like a statue at the Gary Aquatorium and a bridge at the airport. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-tuskegee-airmen-air-force-video-removal/
The Rev. Nicole Guns comes from generations of ministers and serves as the assistant general secretary of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/first-woman-pastor-gary-first-baptist/
One of Gary’s Oldest Churches Welcomes First Black Woman Pastor - Capital B Gary
“I recognize my role and assignment in opening doors for women,” Nicole Guns says about leading First Baptist Church.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Rev. Nicole Guns comes from generations of ministers and serves as the assistant general secretary of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc. https://gary.capitalbnews.org/first-woman-pastor-gary-first-baptist/
Capital B is building an archive of Black oral history, powered by you, with stories told in your voices and words. https://capitalbnews.org/oralhistoryproject/
Help Preserve Black History by Sharing Your Story
Capital B is building an archive of Black oral history, told in your voices and words.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Capital B is building an archive of Black oral history, powered by you, with stories told in your voices and words. https://capitalbnews.org/oralhistoryproject/