BP's Whiting refinery hit with largest fine for pollution under Clean Air Act: EPA

A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.

BP Refinery in Whiting hit with $40M fine
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BP's Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan has been ordered to pay $40 million fine for pollution violations. The refinery must also install nearly $200 million worth of new technology to control future environmental contaminations.

Child airlifted to Chicago hospital following head-on crash in NW Indiana

A child was airlifted to a Chicago hospital after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a single vehicle crash early Monday on Interstate 80/94 near Hammond, Indiana.

Family alleges East Chicago Police forced their way into their home
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On April 28, a couple in East Chicago were celebrating a friend's anniversary when they said they were interrupted by East Chicago police — and it was captured on video.

Driver killed in Hobart crash identified

According to police, the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed while attempting to pass and struck one of the vehicles and lost control.

Driver extricated from car after crashing into Hammond home

A driver crashed into a home in Hammond, Indiana Wednesday morning rolling the car and causing major damage to the house. 

3 people ejected, 2 killed, after car crash on Hammond toll bridge

Three people were ejected and two were killed after a car slammed into a pillar on a toll bridge in Hammond Sunday morning. 

Gary police seek person who shot 3-year-old boy

Gary police are looking for the person responsible for shooting a 3-year-old boy in his home earlier this week.