Cook County man crashed into Uber, squad cars while fleeing police, spit on officer: authorities

Elijah Singleton crashed into an Uber driver and a Lake County squad car while fleeing from police. It was noted that he also allegedly spit on a Chicago police officer during his arrest, authorities said.

Safe Haven Baby Box in Hammond to close immediately

The Safe Haven Baby Box located on Hohman Avenue in Hammond will no longer be available effective immediately.

Judge: NW Indiana hospital must keep ER open for 9 months

A northwestern Indiana hospital that was days away from closing its emergency room has been ordered by a judge to keep those emergency services operational for another nine months.

Young children found alone and shivering in unheated apartment in NW Indiana

A mother is in custody after her two young children were found alone and shivering in a cold apartment Monday afternoon in Merrillville, Indiana.

2 juveniles in custody in connection to school shooting threats
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According to the Lake County Sheriff?s Department, a social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.

11-year-old in custody in connection to Gary middle school shooting threat

According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, a social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.

UPS truck left dangling off bridge on Indiana Toll Road after bizarre crash

The Indiana Toll Road is shut down to traffic after a UPS semi-truck went over a bridge at the Calumet River Friday morning in northwest Indiana.

UPS driver found hanging onto bridge pillar after insane crash, Indiana State Police say
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Indiana authorities say it will take about six hours to remove the UPS truck from in-between the west and eastbound lanes of I-90. The driver is being treated for minor injuries and no other cars were involved. State police ask drivers to avoid the area.

WB lanes remain closed on I-90 in Hammond after horrific crash
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The eastbound lanes on I-90 are back open this morning after a UPS truck crashed and ended up dangling from a bridge in Hammond, Indiana. Westbound lanes are still closed to traffic.