Indiana gambling ring case tied to restaurants moves forward after 22 defendants plead not guilty

All 22 defendants charged in a sweeping federal gambling and extortion case tied to northwest Indiana restaurants pleaded not guilty Thursday during arraignments in federal court in Hammond.

Former Indiana caretaker found guilty in beating of disabled resident caught on video

A former Hammond caretaker has been found guilty after prosecutors say he assaulted a disabled resident inside a group home, with the attack captured on surveillance video.

Walter Payton memorabilia theft: Indiana man who managed storage facility sentenced

Prosecutors say a former suburban Chicago storage manager was sentenced Wednesday for stealing Walter Payton memorabilia worth over $1M and selling it for less than $100K. Here's what we know.

22 charged in northwest Indiana gambling ring tied to threats, nationwide arrests

Federal prosecutors say a years-long illegal sports betting ring based in northwest Indiana used threats and intimidation to collect debts, leading to charges against 22 people after coordinated arrests and searches on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears stadium battle rages on in Springfield
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Lawmakers are back in Springfield trying to lock down a deal for Arlington Heights but something new is slowing everything down.

Bears' officials visit Hammond as stadium decision looms
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On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.

Locked-out NIPSCO workers rally as Indiana governor may get involved
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Hundreds of locked-out NIPSCO workers rallied in Hammond as the union says Indiana’s governor has reached out in hopes of ending the dispute.

Northwest Indiana man sentenced for dealing heroin, cocaine

Federal prosecutors say a northwest Indiana man will spend more than 12 years in prison after admitting to dealing heroin and cocaine.

Illinois lawmakers debate ‘mega projects’ bill aimed at keeping Bears in Chicago area
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A new proposal in Springfield would let developers of major projects — including a potential Bears stadium — freeze property taxes for up to 40 years and negotiate payment deals with local governments. Supporters say it could help keep the team in Illinois, while critics argue it would shift the tax burden onto homeowners and small businesses.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn launches petition to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois
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Former Gov. Pat Quinn is spearheading a new online petition to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, arguing the team belongs at home as neighboring Indiana ramps up efforts to lure them across state lines.