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.

Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility
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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.

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.

Volunteers help with storm clean up in NW Indiana
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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.

Volunteers needed to assist in storm cleanup in Merrillville | What to know
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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.

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.

'My whole body did not feel right': Indiana residents protest data center projects
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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.

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.

Residents assess damage as power restoration continues in Merrillville
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Generators were running across Merrillville on Monday night as electric crews continued working to restore power following last week's tornadoes.

Crucifix remains standing amid wreckage after Indiana tornado outbreak
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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 woman describes 'nightmare' after tornado tore through town
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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.