What cities are competing for the Bear's new stadium location?
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Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa. 

Family plans to sue Valparaiso Community Schools over football injuries
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A Valparaiso family plans to sue a local school district, alleging their freshman son was not properly treated after suffering a broken wrist and concussion during football practice.

Family plans to sue Valparaiso Community Schools over football injuries

A Valparaiso family is preparing to sue a local school district, alleging it failed to properly treat their son after he was injured during football practice.

Family plans lawsuit against Valparaiso school district over football injury
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A Valparaiso family is preparing to sue a local school district, alleging it failed to properly treat their son after he was injured during football practice.

Chicago area schools announce closures, shifts to E-learning ahead of snowstorm

With the first snow storm on the way, schools in the Chicago area and Indiana have started to announce closures or shifts to E-learning on Monday.

Indiana residents push back on rising water bills
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Residents in Valparaiso, Indiana are speaking out over sharp increases in their water and sewer bills — some seeing hikes of more than 20% this year alone. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Stu Summers from the community group It’s the Same Water, which is urging local officials to explore more affordable options for families struggling with the rising costs.

Semi driver charged in deadly crash
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Police in Portage, Indiana are investigating a deadly crash that left one person dead and another arrested.

NW Indiana man faces child porn charges

A northwest Indiana man was arrested Wednesday on child pornography charges following a yearlong investigation that began in Illinois, authorities said.

Indiana officials identify suspect, cause of death in Chesterton police shootout

Officials in Indiana revealed the identity and cause of death of a suspect involved in a shootout with Chesterton police Wednesday morning outside a hotel.