Chicagoland tornado count: 8 twisters confirmed after severe storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down across the Chicagoland area on Wednesday as powerful storms swept through the region.

Gary tornado: Cleanup efforts underway after widespread damage
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Cleanup efforts are in full swing after severe storms swept through the Chicagoland area, causing widespread damage and power outages.

Tornado touched down in Gary: NWS
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An EF-1 tornado touched down in Gary, Indiana yesterday as severe storms passed through the area, the National Weather Service reported.

EF-1 tornado touched down in Gary: NWS

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Gary, Indiana yesterday as severe storms passed through the area, the National Weather Service reported.

Severe storms leave trail of damage across Chicagoland

Severe weather tore through Chicagoland on Wednesday, toppling trees, damaging homes, and flipping vehicles.

Illinois court revives Indiana gun shop lawsuit
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An Illinois appellate court reinstated Chicago's 2021 lawsuit against an old gun shop in Indiana.

Wanda Sykes to perform at Hard Rock Casino in Indiana

Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes is bringing her stand-up tour to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live on Saturday, Sept. 6. 

Gary, Ind., demolishing 24 old, abandoned buildings
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Gary’s Aetna neighborhood is getting a much-needed facelift. City officials said they're tearing down eyesores and safety hazards to clear the way for a brighter, safer community.

Cause of death revealed for Venezuelan national found in NW Indiana ditch

A cause of death has been determined for a Venezuelan national whose body was discovered in a ditch off Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana last week.

Gary police introduce gun violence prevention coordinator
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Aaliyah Stewart talks about what she hopes to accomplish in her new role as the Gary Police Department Violence Prevention Coordinator.

Missing Chicago area man with dementia found dead in Indiana

A man with dementia from Calumet City who went missing last month was found dead in northwest Indiana this week.

Vigil held for NW Indiana mother, three daughters
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A candlelight vigil was held Friday night in Northwest Indiana for a mother and her three children who were tragically killed in a domestic incident last week.

Driver killed in crash involving INDOT truck on I-80/94 identified

A driver who was killed in a crash involving an Indiana Department of Transportation truck Friday morning on I-80/94 in northwest Indiana has been identified.