NW Indiana police seek man accused of targeting car dealerships with fake checks

Police in Schererville are asking for the public's help in locating an Illinois man wanted on felony warrants tied to auto theft and fraud schemes targeting dealerships in northwest Indiana.

Breakfast club turns NW Indiana McDonald?s into community hub
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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.

Chicago felon flips SUV in high-speed chase on I-94

A convicted felon from Chicago flipped his SUV while fleeing from police Thursday night on Interstate 80 in Lake County, Indiana, according to officials.

Indiana man sentenced for $1.5M Chicago mortgage fraud scheme

A Schererville man has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for being the mastermind behind a $1.5 million mortgage fraud scheme in Chicago.

Cooking with Fire: Schererville Fire Department
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This week, we're "Heating Up the Kitchen" with the Schererville Fire Department and making firefighter Coliln Zackavec's chimichurri braised pork chops and sweet potato hash!

Cooking with Fire: Schererville Fire Department

This week, we're "Heating Up the Kitchen" with the Schererville Fire Department and making firefighter Coliln Zackavec's chimichurri braised pork chops and sweet potato hash!

Barnes & Noble expanding with new Chicagoland stores
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Barnes and Noble is defying recent retail trends by expanding its presence with new brick-and-mortar stores across Chicagoland.

Gary man arrested after escaping from work release program in Lake County

The man was found inside an apartment near 90th and Merrillville, the sheriff's office said. He was taken into custody by Crown Point police. No one was hurt.

Robbery suspect shot outside Dick's Sporting Goods in Schererville; 3 suspects taken into custody

The Lake County Sheriff said that three robbery suspects were trying to leave in a getaway car when Schererville police arrived. They rammed their car into a police patrol car. Police opened fire, hitting one of the robbery suspects.

Two tornadoes hit suburban Chicago on Saturday, National Weather Service confirms

The tornado that passed through Crete on Saturday was an EF0 with winds of 70 miles per hour. A second twister with peak winds of 75 miles per hour roared through Dyer and Schererville.