Suburban Chicago storage manager pleads guilty in theft of Walter Payton sports memorabilia
A suburban Chicago storage manager admitted stealing and selling Walter Payton memorabilia worth over $1M for just $75K.
A suburban Chicago storage manager admitted stealing and selling Walter Payton memorabilia worth over $1M for just $75K.
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.
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.
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.
Union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery hit the picket line Thursday after being locked out by the company amid a contract dispute.
Suspect arrested after deadly stabbing involving husband, wife in NW Indiana
A suspect was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing involving a husband and wife early Sunday morning in Merrillville, Indiana.
A suspect was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing involving a husband and wife early Sunday morning in Merrillville, Indiana.
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.
Federal prosecutors say a northwest Indiana man will spend more than 12 years in prison after admitting to dealing heroin and cocaine.
Two arrested after Lake County drug busts uncover over 110g of cocaine, 47g of heroin, 22 guns, more
In two separate operations, the Lake County Sheriff confiscated over 110 grams of cocaine, 47 grams of heroin, 22 guns, and much more.
In two separate operations, the Lake County Sheriff confiscated over 110 grams of cocaine, 47 grams of heroin, 22 guns, and much more.
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.
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.
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.
Suburban Chicago man arrested after Indiana police chase; 2 others accused in separate pursuit
Three people, including a man from the Chicago area, were arrested Tuesday after separate police chases in northwest Indiana, with one ending on Chicago's South Side.
Three people, including a man from the Chicago area, were arrested Tuesday after separate police chases in northwest Indiana, with one ending on Chicago's South Side.
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.
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.
Hammond mayor makes case for Bears stadium in Northwest Indiana | ChicagoLIVE
Hammond, Indiana, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. discusses efforts to bring the Chicago Bears stadium to northwest Indiana.
Hammond, Indiana, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. discusses efforts to bring the Chicago Bears stadium to northwest Indiana.
Indiana man charged with incest, molestation of child after Instagram tip
An Indiana man is facing incest and child exploitation charges after several electronic devices were seized from his home last month.
An Indiana man is facing incest and child exploitation charges after several electronic devices were seized from his home last month.
Illinois lawmakers debate ‘mega projects’ bill aimed at keeping Bears in Chicago area
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.
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
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.
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.
Man arrested for allegedly dealing cocaine near Indiana elementary school: authorities
A man was arrested for allegedly dealing cocaine across the street from an elementary school in Merrillville, Ind., according to the Lake County Sheriff.
A man was arrested for allegedly dealing cocaine across the street from an elementary school in Merrillville, Ind., according to the Lake County Sheriff.
Lake County sheriff’s ICAC team rescues 5 children, makes 13 arrests in 2025 | ChicagoLIVE
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says its Internet Crimes Against Children team rescued at least five children and made 13 arrests in 2025 tied to online exploitation cases.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says its Internet Crimes Against Children team rescued at least five children and made 13 arrests in 2025 tied to online exploitation cases.
Gary tearing down 60 homes as leaders push for new investment
Crews are demolishing 60 vacant homes across five Gary neighborhoods as part of a $20 million effort to clear blight and make room for future housing and development.
Crews are demolishing 60 vacant homes across five Gary neighborhoods as part of a $20 million effort to clear blight and make room for future housing and development.
CTA crime: Duo with rap sheets charged in robbery of 16-year-old rider
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Vigil held for missing Gary teen as search continues 18 months later
Loved ones held a vigil in Gary, Ind. as search efforts continue for Ja’Niya McMichael, who has been missing since August 2024, urging the public to come forward with information as authorities suspect foul play.
Loved ones held a vigil in Gary, Ind. as search efforts continue for Ja’Niya McMichael, who has been missing since August 2024, urging the public to come forward with information as authorities suspect foul play.