Indiana juvenile found with explosive devices in his backpack at school: police
A juvenile in Valparaiso, Indiana was arrested Wednesday after allegedly having two makeshift explosive devices in his backpack at school.
A juvenile in Valparaiso, Indiana was arrested Wednesday after allegedly having two makeshift explosive devices in his backpack at school.
Body of Indianapolis man recovered from Lake Michigan after falling through ice in February
The body of an Indianapolis man was recovered Thursday morning months after he went missing after falling through the Lake Michigan ice near the Indiana Dunes.
The body of an Indianapolis man was recovered Thursday morning months after he went missing after falling through the Lake Michigan ice near the Indiana Dunes.
DNA evidence ties Cleveland man to sexual assaults in Chicago from 25 years ago
A man was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio last month after prosecutors were able to match DNA evidence linking him to two sexual assaults that happened 25 years ago in Lake View and Portage Park.
A man was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio last month after prosecutors were able to match DNA evidence linking him to two sexual assaults that happened 25 years ago in Lake View and Portage Park.
Illinois State Police warn motorists about trucker protest set to roll through Chicago area
The People's Convoy protest is set to roll through the Chicagoland area Tuesday, and it comes with a warning from Illinois State Police.
The People's Convoy protest is set to roll through the Chicagoland area Tuesday, and it comes with a warning from Illinois State Police.
Search for man who fell through Lake Michigan ice continues Tuesday
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is leading a search for a man who fell through the ice into Lake Michigan Monday.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is leading a search for a man who fell through the ice into Lake Michigan Monday.
Search for man who fell through Lake Michigan ice continues Tuesday
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is leading a search for a man who fell through the ice into Lake Michigan Monday.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is leading a search for a man who fell through the ice into Lake Michigan Monday.
Winter storm creates dangerous driving conditions across Chicagoland area
Illinois State Police and Indiana State Police issued a travel alert Thursday as a winter storm made a mess on the roadways.
Illinois State Police and Indiana State Police issued a travel alert Thursday as a winter storm made a mess on the roadways.
Northwest Indiana experiencing 'whiteout conditions' as snowstorm hits, state police warn of travel
Indiana State Police is warning motorists to "reconsider travel" as northwest Indiana is experiencing "whiteout conditions" Thursday from the winter storm slamming parts of the Chicagoland area.
Indiana State Police is warning motorists to "reconsider travel" as northwest Indiana is experiencing "whiteout conditions" Thursday from the winter storm slamming parts of the Chicagoland area.
2 dead in murder-suicide in northwest Indiana
Two people are dead after being shot inside of a Portage home Tuesday afternoon.
Two people are dead after being shot inside of a Portage home Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago and suburbs could get 4 to 8 inches of snow before New Year's Day storm is done
A New Year's Day snowstorm is bringing snow to parts of Chicago that have not seen much since so far this winter.
A New Year's Day snowstorm is bringing snow to parts of Chicago that have not seen much since so far this winter.
Explosion rocks steel mill in Burns Harbor, no injuries reported
An explosion rocked a steel mill in northwest Indiana on Tuesday afternoon, rattling nearby residents and producing a plume of smoke visible miles away, though no one was injured, officials said.
An explosion rocked a steel mill in northwest Indiana on Tuesday afternoon, rattling nearby residents and producing a plume of smoke visible miles away, though no one was injured, officials said.
15 members of Northwest Indiana motorcycle gang charged with racketeering and conspiracy to deal drugs
The men charged range in age from 41 to 72, and have nicknames like "Sonny," "Profit," "Baywatch," Tattoo," "Flirt" and "Widowmaker."
The men charged range in age from 41 to 72, and have nicknames like "Sonny," "Profit," "Baywatch," Tattoo," "Flirt" and "Widowmaker."
Indiana American Water resumes services after iron spill into Lake Michigan
Indiana American Water has resumed services at its Ogden Dunes Water Treatment facility after being shut down for a week.
Indiana American Water has resumed services at its Ogden Dunes Water Treatment facility after being shut down for a week.
Orange plume that spilled into Lake Michigan tributary had elevated iron levels, US Steel says
U.S. Steel says a northwestern Indiana plant’s discharge of elevated levels of iron were the cause of an orange plume that entered a Lake Michigan tributary, prompting the closure of several nearby beaches and a water treatment facility.
U.S. Steel says a northwestern Indiana plant’s discharge of elevated levels of iron were the cause of an orange plume that entered a Lake Michigan tributary, prompting the closure of several nearby beaches and a water treatment facility.
Next month, thousands of people in Indiana will have to start using 10 digits for local calls
Starting on Oct. 24, everyone in the 219 and 574 area codes will be required to use 10 digits, rather than just seven, to make phone calls. For example, you won't be able to call “555-5555” to order pizza. You'll have to dial 219-555-5555 to get fed.
Starting on Oct. 24, everyone in the 219 and 574 area codes will be required to use 10 digits, rather than just seven, to make phone calls. For example, you won't be able to call “555-5555” to order pizza. You'll have to dial 219-555-5555 to get fed.
Isolated strong storms possible in Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Tuesday afternoon and evening
The average high in the Chicago area this time of year is in the 70's, but we'll be seeing highs in the 80s on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The average high in the Chicago area this time of year is in the 70's, but we'll be seeing highs in the 80s on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
VIDEO: Republican float in Indiana parade shows model of smoking World Trade Center twin towers
The float features the World Trade Center twin towers with holes in the sides and smoke pouring out.
The float features the World Trade Center twin towers with holes in the sides and smoke pouring out.
Heat index could reach 110 degrees in some Chicago suburbs on Wednesday
DANGEROUS HEAT: Hot and humid conditions continue in the Chicago area on Wednesday, especially south of I-80 where a Heat Advisory is in effect. Expect temperatures to feel like it's close to 110 degrees.
DANGEROUS HEAT: Hot and humid conditions continue in the Chicago area on Wednesday, especially south of I-80 where a Heat Advisory is in effect. Expect temperatures to feel like it's close to 110 degrees.
Indiana Dunes National Park eyes its first-ever entrance fees
The National Park Service wants to charge entrance fees for the first time at the Indiana Dunes National Park, citing a dramatic increase in visitors in recent years and the need for more revenue for park maintenance.
The National Park Service wants to charge entrance fees for the first time at the Indiana Dunes National Park, citing a dramatic increase in visitors in recent years and the need for more revenue for park maintenance.
Tornado watches through Saturday evening as severe weather batters Chicago area again
Tornado warnings were issued for a dozen cities and towns in the Chicago suburbs on Saturday, including Bradley, Manteno, Peotone, Lansing and Bourbonnais. Tornado sirens briefly blared in parts of Chicago Saturday afternoon, but a tornado warning was allowed to expire after rotation clouds passed over the North and Lower West sides of the city.
Tornado warnings were issued for a dozen cities and towns in the Chicago suburbs on Saturday, including Bradley, Manteno, Peotone, Lansing and Bourbonnais. Tornado sirens briefly blared in parts of Chicago Saturday afternoon, but a tornado warning was allowed to expire after rotation clouds passed over the North and Lower West sides of the city.