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Hello Gary! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need storm help in Gary? See who's fixing power and housing
  • How much could Gary's new income tax climb under SEA 1?
  • Will Gary finally see those promised solar panels and savings?

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm with rain, with a high of 69 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with rain, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Friday: Decreasing clouds; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Legacy Foundation presents: The Lake County Recovery Guide (greatnews.life) — If you're in Gary and still dealing with storm damage or power issues from August's derecho, a new Lake County Recovery Guide pulls together food, housing, electrical repair, and financial help in one place. Homeowners in Gary may qualify for free weatherhead repairs, and major donations are funding direct relief for home repairs, supplies, and recovery support across the city.
   

2. Lake County finance director details how property tax cuts will affect Gary (chicagotribune.com) — Gary residents are being warned that new state property tax cuts could force the city to adopt about a 1.34% local income tax, on top of a projected county increase, to avoid major service cuts. At a community forum, Lake County's finance director detailed how Senate Enrolled Act 1 will cost Gary millions in revenue by 2028, hitting public safety and development funds especially hard.
   

3. Judge restores solar program reopening funds for Gary (chicagocrusader.com) — Gary could again be in line for major federal solar investment after a judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully canceled the Solar for All program. If the decision stands, more than $117 million for Indiana, including planned residential and community solar projects in Gary, could move forward to lower bills and improve resilience after recent widespread outages.
   

4. NIPSCO questioned by Indiana lawmakers after August storms leave thousands without power (wgntv.com) — State lawmakers are scrutinizing NIPSCO's handling of the August derecho that left many Gary residents without power for about two weeks and caused major losses of food and belongings. At a hearing, Gary's mayor and utility officials described 100 mph winds, thousands of broken poles, and massive repair efforts, while legislators pressed for stronger grid resilience before the next big storm.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • XROCK's "Rock the Region" Local Music Showcase is Coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana November 7 —Carolyn Jacobs Read on Patch
  • Everyone's Migrating
    It seems like everyone has someplace to go this fall. The ore boats look like bracelets in the night as they glide along (#1). Beach glass and… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
  • Milling Around
    Today's pictures feature views of the steel mill to the west. Photos one, two, and ten were taken Sunday night. I think it looked like something… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Gary. Apply here.
  • White Castle posted a job opening for Team Member in Griffith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gary here.

Ok Gary! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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