Gary declares itself open for business, eyes Chicago Bears

Gary declares itself open for business, eyes Chicago Bears

The Mayor of Gary, Indiana, declared his city open for business and is aiming to lure the Bears from Chicago.

The Mayor of Gary, Indiana, declared his city open for business and is aiming to lure the Bears from Chicago.

Gary drug bust leads to arrest, guns and cocaine recovered

Gary drug bust leads to arrest, guns and cocaine recovered

A convicted felon was arrested Wednesday after a narcotics investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Drug Task Force led officers to a home in Gary.

A convicted felon was arrested Wednesday after a narcotics investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Drug Task Force led officers to a home in Gary.

Gary's Freddie Gibbs wins a Grammy
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Gary's Freddie Gibbs wins a Grammy

Gary just made music history! Freddie Gibbs becomes the city’s first rapper to win a Grammy.

Gary just made music history! Freddie Gibbs becomes the city’s first rapper to win a Grammy.

Gary police corporal arrested on DUI charges

Gary police corporal arrested on DUI charges

A Gary police corporal was arrested last week on DUI charges, according to the Gary Police Department.

A Gary police corporal was arrested last week on DUI charges, according to the Gary Police Department.

Indiana man charged with setting fire to Chicago-area apartment building

Indiana man charged with setting fire to Chicago-area apartment building

A Gary man was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to an apartment complex in Carpentersville last November, heavily damaging the building and displacing dozens of residents.

A Gary man was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to an apartment complex in Carpentersville last November, heavily damaging the building and displacing dozens of residents.

Gary releases stadium renderings as part of renewed push to lure Chicago Bears
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Gary releases stadium renderings as part of renewed push to lure Chicago Bears

Gary, Indiana is making its case in the race for the Chicago Bears. The city released new renderings highlighting three possible stadium sites — the West End Entertainment District, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach — as officials signal they’re ready for serious conversations. Mayor Eddie Melton explains why the locations are being shared now, how existing infrastructure and recent investment position Gary as a real option, and whether the city is also pursuing other major league teams if the Bears ultimately land elsewhere.

Gary, Indiana is making its case in the race for the Chicago Bears. The city released new renderings highlighting three possible stadium sites — the West End Entertainment District, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach — as officials signal they’re ready for serious conversations. Mayor Eddie Melton explains why the locations are being shared now, how existing infrastructure and recent investment position Gary as a real option, and whether the city is also pursuing other major league teams if the Bears ultimately land elsewhere.

Northwest Indiana officer hospitalized after head-on crash during police pursuit: sheriff

Northwest Indiana officer hospitalized after head-on crash during police pursuit: sheriff

A northwest Indiana sheriff's police officer was injured and hospitalized after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a head-on crash Wednesday evening, authorities said.

A northwest Indiana sheriff's police officer was injured and hospitalized after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a head-on crash Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Fatal I-80/94 crash snarls traffic for hours in NW Indiana

Fatal I-80/94 crash snarls traffic for hours in NW Indiana

A driver was killed early Tuesday in a crash involving a semi on westbound Interstate 80 near Grant Street in northwest Indiana, state police said.

A driver was killed early Tuesday in a crash involving a semi on westbound Interstate 80 near Grant Street in northwest Indiana, state police said.

Bears in Indiana? Inside the politics and rumors of a stadium move
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Bears in Indiana? Inside the politics and rumors of a stadium move

Bears in Indiana? As the team thrills on the field, big questions are unfolding off it as the Bears continue their search for a new stadium. Our Fox Chicago team dives into the politics, rumors and possible locations.

Bears in Indiana? As the team thrills on the field, big questions are unfolding off it as the Bears continue their search for a new stadium. Our Fox Chicago team dives into the politics, rumors and possible locations.

Gary's comeback could include the Chciago Bears
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Gary's comeback could include the Chciago Bears

For decades, Gary, Indiana has carried a label it didn’t ask for—and one it’s been fighting to shake.  Once known more for what left than what stayed, the city is now rewriting its own story.  Now—an unexpected headline that could put gary on the national sports map.  Tia Ewing takes us inside a city rebuilding its reputation… and possibly preparing to welcome the Chicago Bears.

For decades, Gary, Indiana has carried a label it didn’t ask for—and one it’s been fighting to shake.  Once known more for what left than what stayed, the city is now rewriting its own story.  Now—an unexpected headline that could put gary on the national sports map.  Tia Ewing takes us inside a city rebuilding its reputation… and possibly preparing to welcome the Chicago Bears.

Indiana lawmaker responds to Illinois counties’ push to join her state | ChicagoLIVE
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Indiana lawmaker responds to Illinois counties’ push to join her state | ChicagoLIVE

Democratic State Rep. Ragen Hatcher of Gary, Indiana, joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss a controversial proposal that would allow dozens of Illinois counties to secede and become part of Indiana.

Democratic State Rep. Ragen Hatcher of Gary, Indiana, joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss a controversial proposal that would allow dozens of Illinois counties to secede and become part of Indiana.