Gary, Indiana was once of the center of American ... is a strip of vacant buildings and empty sidewalks. The city is plagued by high unemployment, crime and a shrinking population.

Storms that pounded the Chicago area Wednesday left a path of destruction and devastation in Gary, Indiana — ripping roofs of houses and even a school. A tornado is suspected to have been to ...

The small city of Gary, Indiana, has endured decades of hard times ... can get a home for free - or buy one at a massive discount Empty homes are also seen as both a burden and opportunity.