East Chicago man arrested in connection with Illinois interstate shooting
Indiana State Police arrested a man early Friday in East Chicago who was wanted in connection with a recent interstate shooting in Illinois.
Marine charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting missing Indiana girl: FBI
A U.S. Marine is in custody after authorities say he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl from Indiana.
Judge sets bond for Illinois father detained by ICE in Chicago suburb as daughter battles cancer
An Illinois father detained by ICE as his teenage daughter battles cancer has been granted bond by a federal immigration judge in Chicago.
Indiana student admits Valentine’s Day shooting plot
A transgender high school student in Indiana accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting has reached a plea deal.
Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional map amid Trump pressure
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional districts, a move that follows intense national pressure from President Donald Trump.
'Our little boo': Franciscan Health babies celebrate their first Halloween
Babies in the NICU at Franciscan Health Crown Point and Family Birth Center at Franciscan Health Dyer are celebrating their first Halloween with costumes and photo shoots.
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.
Former Indiana police department employee charged with soliciting teen, having child porn
A northwest Indiana man who previously worked in law enforcement is accused of soliciting a teenage boy and having child pornography.
Indiana man charged with murder in double shooting on Chicago's West Side
An Indiana man was charged with murder in connection with a double shooting and armed robbery this August on Chicago's West Side.
Chicago man arrested in Indiana a month after fatal South Side shooting
Chicago police say a man wanted in an August murder was found in Indiana.
Inflatable pumpkins take over NW Indiana town
Inflatable pumpkins are taking over Hammond, Indiana.
Indiana residents push back on rising water bills
Residents in Valparaiso, Indiana are speaking out over sharp increases in their water and sewer bills — some seeing hikes of more than 20% this year alone. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Stu Summers from the community group It’s the Same Water, which is urging local officials to explore more affordable options for families struggling with the rising costs.
Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree
In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.
Semi driver charged in deadly crash
Police in Portage, Indiana are investigating a deadly crash that left one person dead and another arrested.
ICE detainer placed on Illinois truck driver after fatal Indiana crash: police
An Indiana man is dead and another man is in custody after a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 in Portage on Wednesday, according to police.
Students turn neglected Indiana playground into symbol of hope
Every change starts somewhere. In Gary, Indiana, it started with an old playground.
Students revitalize park in Gary, Indiana
Every change starts somewhere. In Gary, Indiana, it started with an old playground. Rust turned into roots when two natives decided to care. And what they built now grows far beyond them.
10 arrested after drug bust at northwest Indiana home, sheriff says
Following a lengthy investigation, authorities arrested 10 people during a raid on a northwest Indiana home long suspected of drug trafficking.
Breakfast club turns NW Indiana McDonald’s into community hub
A group of longtime friends gathers daily at a Schererville McDonald’s, showing how morning coffee and breakfast can create lasting connections and a sense of community.
Gary’s oldest church welcomes its first female pastor
Reverend Nicole Guns, a Virginia native and trailblazing leader in the National Baptist Convention, is making history this weekend as she’s formally installed as the first-ever female pastor of Gary’s First Baptist Church.