Gary, Indiana couple on mission to save cursive writing | ChicagoNOW
If you grew up learning how to loop your L’s and cross your T’s, you might be surprised to hear that cursive handwriting is no longer a standard part of most school curriculums—including in Indiana. But one couple from Gary is on a mission to bring it back. Terrell and Chelsea Whittington recently launched Cursive Academy through their company, C WHITT University. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Indiana 12-year-old, baseball league raise $70K for pediatric cancer
Caiden Guajardo, 12, and the Crown Point Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League raised $70,000 dollars for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Two Illinois cousins wounded in Gary truck stop shooting, police say
Two Illinois cousins were shot outside a truck stop in Gary. Here's what we know so far.
Police chase in Munster ends in fiery crash, killing suspect
A police chase in northwest Indiana ended in a fiery crash late Monday night. Here's what we know.
Indiana man, 72, hit with child pornography charges
A 72-year-old Indiana man is facing 20 felony counts of possession of child pornography, authorities said.
New bodycam video shows deadly Chicago police shootout in Hammond
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released body camera footage of a fatal police shooting that happened last month which resulted in the death of one suspect who opened fire at police.
Video shows Chicago police fatally shoot man during gun battle following chase into Indiana
Chicago's police oversight agency has released bodycam video of the fatal shooting of a man who officers chased to northwest Indiana last month.
Johnson's Farm is a 'berry' nice place to visit
It's summer time! Which means some of your favorite berries are in season. Gabby has more from a local strawberry field that you'll be "berry" interested in.
Indiana man charged with attempted murder of Chicago police officer
An Indiana man is accused of hitting a Chicago cop with his pickup truck. Here's what we know.
Florida man wanted for child molestation arrested during Indiana traffic stop: sheriff
A Florida man wanted for child molestation was arrested during a traffic stop in Lake County, Indiana, authorities said.
Gary teams up with Notre Dame in new push to revive downtown
The city has partnered with the University of Notre Dame to reimagine its downtown.
Gary teams up with Notre Dame in new push to revive downtown
Gary has heard promises of revitalization before — and has often been left waiting. But this time, there’s real money behind it and real momentum.
Up to 10,000 fentanyl pills confiscated during traffic stop: Lake County sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Department officers seized up to 10,000 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop on I-65 on Wednesday, according to officials.
Pregnant woman, man killed in apparent murder-suicide in Gary, coroner says
A pregnant woman and a 21-year-old man were killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Northwest Indiana, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
Crown Point schools close Friday due to power outages
Schools in Crown Point, Indiana, closed on Friday due to power outages caused by strong storms Friday evening.
This Chicago suburb has the priciest one-bedrooms — and it’s not where you think | ChicagoNOW
If you're hunting for a one-bedroom apartment near Chicago, new data shows one suburb is the most expensive spot — while Gary, Indiana, offers the cheapest rents in the area.
Indiana man charged with murder in I-94 shooting
A Gary man was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last summer on Interstate 94 near Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood.
Gary man convicted of raping teen after kidnapping her from Michael Jackson's former home: officials
Oasia Barnes faces over 300 years in prison for the 2024 kidnapping and rape of a teenage girl that began near Michael Jackson's childhood home in Gary.
Suspect fatally shot by Chicago police after chase, crash in Hammond
A person was fatally shot by Chicago police Thursday evening after a vehicle pursuit ended in Hammond, Indiana, and the suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, authorities said.
Suspect fatally shot by Chicago police after chase, crash in Hammond
A person was fatally shot by Chicago police Thursday evening after a vehicle pursuit ended in Hammond, Indiana, and the suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, authorities said.