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.

Wisconsin stabbing suspect crashes semi-truck over bridge in Portage: police

A suspect wanted for the stabbing of a woman in Wisconsin led police on a chase through Portage, where the vehicle crashed on the Willowcreek Bypass bridge.

Body of missing fisherman pulled from Lake Michigan

The body of a missing angler was recovered from Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon.

Indiana storm damage: Homes hit, power lines down, 1 killed

Strong winds blew down tall trees onto property, homes and cars in several neighborhoods in Valparaiso on Sunday with little-to-no warning.

Severe weather, intense wind gusts leave behind widespread damage in NW Indiana

Severe weather that passed through Northwest Indiana Sunday afternoon left behind widespread damage and even resulted in a fatality in Valparaiso.