Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges
A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island, prompting a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.
A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island, prompting a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.
Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility
The lawsuit claims council members passed a resolution opposing the facility and privately pressured property owners to refuse to sell to DHS.
The lawsuit claims council members passed a resolution opposing the facility and privately pressured property owners to refuse to sell to DHS.
Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility
The Attorney General in Indiana is taking the Merrillville Town Council to court. Todd Rokita is accusing town officials of illegally blocking Homeland Security from buying and building an ICE detention facility.
The Attorney General in Indiana is taking the Merrillville Town Council to court. Todd Rokita is accusing town officials of illegally blocking Homeland Security from buying and building an ICE detention facility.
Record-setting Indiana pole vaulter college bound without scholarship
Despite ranking among Indiana's best pole vaulters and earning a 3.8 GPA, Demarco Easter said he did not receive any athletic or academic scholarship offers and will attend the University of Cincinnati.
Despite ranking among Indiana's best pole vaulters and earning a 3.8 GPA, Demarco Easter said he did not receive any athletic or academic scholarship offers and will attend the University of Cincinnati.
Scammers target Merrillville tornado victims with fake cleanup bills, police warn
A scam is targeting Merrillville residents recovering from the June 11 tornado, with fraudsters going door to door seeking payment for cleanup work performed by volunteers, police said.
A scam is targeting Merrillville residents recovering from the June 11 tornado, with fraudsters going door to door seeking payment for cleanup work performed by volunteers, police said.
Volunteers help with storm clean up in NW Indiana
The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.
The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.
Chicagoland storm aftermath: Tornado, flooding, power outages and damage
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
Volunteers needed to assist in storm cleanup in Merrillville | What to know
Parts of northwest Indiana still need help cleaning up. It's been almost two weeks since an EF-2 tornado touched down, leaving behind a trail of damage. And it could take weeks to clean everything up. On Friday, the community is getting together to try and make that process easier.
Parts of northwest Indiana still need help cleaning up. It's been almost two weeks since an EF-2 tornado touched down, leaving behind a trail of damage. And it could take weeks to clean everything up. On Friday, the community is getting together to try and make that process easier.
Northwest Indiana prepares for second round of severe storms.
Joanie Lum is in Merrillville, one of the hardest hit areas from last week's severe weather outbreak
Joanie Lum is in Merrillville, one of the hardest hit areas from last week's severe weather outbreak
Northwest Indiana braces for more severe weather while cleanup from last week's storms continues
Northwest Indiana is preparing for another round of expected severe weather Wednesday while cleanup from last week's storms continues. Here's what residents need to know.
Northwest Indiana is preparing for another round of expected severe weather Wednesday while cleanup from last week's storms continues. Here's what residents need to know.
Indiana protesters demand pause on Data Centers outside event with Gov. Mike Braun
Protesters gathered outside a private luncheon Tuesday, urging Indiana Governor Mike Braun to slow the expansion of data centers across the state and stop offering tax incentives to the companies behind them.
Protesters gathered outside a private luncheon Tuesday, urging Indiana Governor Mike Braun to slow the expansion of data centers across the state and stop offering tax incentives to the companies behind them.
'My whole body did not feel right': Indiana residents protest data center projects
Protesters in Merrillville, Indiana, gathered outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to voice concerns about data centers. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski reports live from the demonstration.
Protesters in Merrillville, Indiana, gathered outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to voice concerns about data centers. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski reports live from the demonstration.
At least 20 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak
An EF-3 tornado in Streator, Illinois, and another in Kouts, Indiana, were among the strongest confirmed last week. Now, parts of Chicagoland could face another tornado threat Wednesday.
An EF-3 tornado in Streator, Illinois, and another in Kouts, Indiana, were among the strongest confirmed last week. Now, parts of Chicagoland could face another tornado threat Wednesday.
Residents assess damage as power restoration continues in Merrillville
Generators were running across Merrillville on Monday night as electric crews continued working to restore power following last week's tornadoes.
Generators were running across Merrillville on Monday night as electric crews continued working to restore power following last week's tornadoes.
Residents assess damage as power restoration continues in Merrillville
Generators were running across Merrillville on Monday night as electric crews continued working to restore power following last week's tornadoes.
Generators were running across Merrillville on Monday night as electric crews continued working to restore power following last week's tornadoes.
At least 17 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak
Among the strongest tornadoes Thursday were an EF-3 in Streator, Illinois, and an EF-3 in Kouts, Indiana.
Among the strongest tornadoes Thursday were an EF-3 in Streator, Illinois, and an EF-3 in Kouts, Indiana.
Crucifix remains standing amid wreckage after Indiana tornado outbreak
Powerful storms tore through Chicagoland and northwest Indiana on Thursday night, leaving damage behind. But amid the wreckage, one thing remained standing: a crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross.
Powerful storms tore through Chicagoland and northwest Indiana on Thursday night, leaving damage behind. But amid the wreckage, one thing remained standing: a crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross.
Merrillville homeowner describes tornado's impact: 'I saw the nightmare'
Yvette Moore of northwest Indiana walked outside after the storm to what she called "the nightmare." Watch her full interview.
Yvette Moore of northwest Indiana walked outside after the storm to what she called "the nightmare." Watch her full interview.
Merrillville woman describes 'nightmare' after tornado tore through town
A tornado was confirmed in Merrillville, Indiana, on Thursday night. FOX Chicago's Se Kwon spoke to a resident who is dealing with the aftermath.
A tornado was confirmed in Merrillville, Indiana, on Thursday night. FOX Chicago's Se Kwon spoke to a resident who is dealing with the aftermath.
Multiple tornadoes confirmed after Chicagoland storms: NWS
Cleanup continues across parts of Chicagoland after tornadoes and damaging winds Thursday night.
Cleanup continues across parts of Chicagoland after tornadoes and damaging winds Thursday night.