Ex-Gary Police Commander indicted for sexual exploitation of minor, child porn
Federal prosecutors indicted an ex-Gary Police Commander Thursday for having a sexual relationship, then coercing a minor to send an explicit picture to his iPhone. James W. Bond, 52, is...
![Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said an ordinance would help bring more quality contractors to the city, and the Gary Common Council agreed at its Tuesday meeting. The council approved an ordinance amending part of the city’s municipal code regarding contractor licenses. The change aims to streamline operations, allowing contractors from outside the city to forgo an examination if they have a license from another city or county. Currently, the city’s municipal code requires contractors to pass a Gary-focused examination before starting work, even if they have a license from another city or county. The council passed the ordinance in a […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/08/08/BHHZHR376FCE7HKXHX6YDH4FXE.jpg?w=135 "Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said an ordinance would help bring more quality contractors to the city, and the Gary Common Council agreed at its Tuesday meeting. The council approved an ordinance amending part of the city’s municipal code regarding contractor licenses. The change aims to streamline operations, allowing contractors from outside the city to forgo an examination if they have a license from another city or county. Currently, the city’s municipal code requires contractors to pass a Gary-focused examination before starting work, even if they have a license from another city or county. The council passed the ordinance in a […]")
![After growing up at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, Josie Werhowetz-Neiman wanted to get married at the church. But, nine years ago, that almost wasn’t an option for her. “At the time, they were going to close it,” Werhowetz-Neiman said. “They told me, ‘You need to find a new place to get married.’ But, it was a church that meant so much to me, and the people were really like a second family.” Werhowetz-Neiman is one member who helped start the church’s outreach time, which helped prevent St. Mary of the Lake’s closure in 2015. Now, the church […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PTB-L-G-CHURCH-0915-13_fc1cac.jpg?w=132 "After growing up at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, Josie Werhowetz-Neiman wanted to get married at the church. But, nine years ago, that almost wasn’t an option for her. “At the time, they were going to close it,” Werhowetz-Neiman said. “They told me, ‘You need to find a new place to get married.’ But, it was a church that meant so much to me, and the people were really like a second family.” Werhowetz-Neiman is one member who helped start the church’s outreach time, which helped prevent St. Mary of the Lake’s closure in 2015. Now, the church […]")
![Fulcrum Bioenergy has declared bankruptcy, and a Gary environmental group is pleased by the news. The California-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sept. 9, according to a District of Delaware U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s filings. Its subsidiaries — Fulcrum Sierra Holdings, LLC, Fulcrum Sierra Finance Company, LLC and Fulcrum Sierra BioFuels, LLC — also filed for bankruptcy. Chapter 11 bankruptcy means a corporation or partnership can propose a reorganization plan to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time, according to the United States Courts’ website. Fulcrum’s companies owe nearly $456 million to its creditors. Carolyn McCrady, member of […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/03/30/RZXKWET4XFEUJKMCP4OD2JUBHA.jpg?w=135 "Fulcrum Bioenergy has declared bankruptcy, and a Gary environmental group is pleased by the news. The California-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sept. 9, according to a District of Delaware U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s filings. Its subsidiaries — Fulcrum Sierra Holdings, LLC, Fulcrum Sierra Finance Company, LLC and Fulcrum Sierra BioFuels, LLC — also filed for bankruptcy. Chapter 11 bankruptcy means a corporation or partnership can propose a reorganization plan to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time, according to the United States Courts’ website. Fulcrum’s companies owe nearly $456 million to its creditors. Carolyn McCrady, member of […]")
![Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson, Gary native and one of the members of the Jackson 5, died Sunday at 70 years old. Throughout Monday, visitors and community members traveled to the Jackson family home to pay tribute. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” said a statement posted on Instagram by his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.” Tito Jackson was the third of nine children, […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PTB-L-TITO-JACKSON-OBIT-0916-3.jpg?w=132 "Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson, Gary native and one of the members of the Jackson 5, died Sunday at 70 years old. Throughout Monday, visitors and community members traveled to the Jackson family home to pay tribute. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” said a statement posted on Instagram by his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.” Tito Jackson was the third of nine children, […]")
