GARY, Ind.—For decades, Gordon’s Department Store was a thriving commercial hub in this once-booming steel city. When the local economy began declining in the 1970s, the store closed its doors and sat ...

Gary, Indiana is gearing up for fireworks in August as an $80 million blight elimination program is set to begin the demolition of vacant, derelict buildings. After demolishing the buildings, the city ...

GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- The city of Gary is kicking off its third annual "Blight Blitz." Demolition crews were busy Monday morning clearing what the city calls unsafe homes. City leaders say by tearing ...