Search intensifies for missing Indiana teen after truck found in river

The search for a missing high school senior from Lake Station, Indiana, is intensifying after the truck he was believed to be riding in was found overturned in a river early Monday morning.

Former Hobart Township workers sue over harassment claims

Two former Hobart Township employees say they will file federal lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination inside the trustee’s office, claims their attorney says involve possible civil rights violations tied to a public agency.

Former Hobart Township workers sue over harassment claims
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Two former Hobart Township employees say they will file federal lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination inside the trustee’s office, claims their attorney says involve possible civil rights violations tied to a public agency.

Search underway for man after truck overturns in northwest Indiana river

A search is underway in a Northwest Indiana river for a man believed to have been inside a pickup truck that overturned early Monday.

Indiana police chase leads to safe recovery of missing 13-year-old girl: officials

A 13-year-old girl was rescued after she was reportedly missing and endangered inside the car of a 16-year-old who would not stop for police, according to the Lake County Sheriff.

BP locks out union workers at Whiting refinery amid contract dispute

Union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery hit the picket line Thursday after being locked out by the company amid a contract 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.

Community rallies after deadly tornado in Lake Village, Ind.

Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.

100 pounds of marijuana, 10K THC vapes seized after chase in Indiana: officials

About 100 pounds of marijuana and 10,000 THC vape cartridges were seized Tuesday following a police chase in Lake County that ended in Chicago, authorities said.

Severe storms leave thousands without power in Kankakee, NW Indiana

Severe storms that swept through parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday night left thousands of customers without power as crews worked to restore service across the region.

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.