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Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
One week without power: Indiana communities struggle to recover
It has been one week since powerful storms ripped through northwest Indiana — and for many families, the crisis is far from over.
It has been one week since powerful storms ripped through northwest Indiana — and for many families, the crisis is far from over.
Northwest Indiana food banks overwhelmed as power outages drag on
A week without power has left northwest Indiana families scrambling for food, water and other essentials as food banks struggle to keep up with demand.
A week without power has left northwest Indiana families scrambling for food, water and other essentials as food banks struggle to keep up with demand.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
East Chicago transformer failure adds to Indiana power outages
Power restoration could take several more days for some northwest Indiana residents after severe storms and a blown transformer in East Chicago.
Power restoration could take several more days for some northwest Indiana residents after severe storms and a blown transformer in East Chicago.
Indiana governor discusses storm recovery after deadly flooding, power outages
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses recovery efforts, widespread power outages, federal assistance and the state’s response after devastating storms and flooding left at least seven people dead.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses recovery efforts, widespread power outages, federal assistance and the state’s response after devastating storms and flooding left at least seven people dead.
Gary residents remain without power nearly a week after severe storms
Nearly a week after severe storms tore through Northwest Indiana, some Gary residents say they are still waiting for their power to be restored.
Nearly a week after severe storms tore through Northwest Indiana, some Gary residents say they are still waiting for their power to be restored.
First responders, businesses unite in Indiana storm recovery
Recovery efforts continue across northwest Indiana following last week's powerful storms.
Recovery efforts continue across northwest Indiana following last week's powerful storms.
Over 100,000 people still without power in northwest Indiana
People in northwest Indiana are still dealing with power problems after last week's storms. Over 100,000 people on Monday were still without power.
People in northwest Indiana are still dealing with power problems after last week's storms. Over 100,000 people on Monday were still without power.
Northwest Indiana storm recovery continues as officials warn of ongoing challenges
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glenn Fifield discusses the long road to recovery after devastating storms, neighbors helping neighbors and how license plate readers are being used to solve crimes and find missing people.
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glenn Fifield discusses the long road to recovery after devastating storms, neighbors helping neighbors and how license plate readers are being used to solve crimes and find missing people.
Indiana woman charged after police chase ends in crash, 3 passengers critically injured
An 18-year-old northwest Indiana woman faces felony charges after police said a chase ended in a crash that left three passengers with life-threatening injuries.
An 18-year-old northwest Indiana woman faces felony charges after police said a chase ended in a crash that left three passengers with life-threatening injuries.
Indiana flooding leaves at least 7 dead
Severe storms across Indiana since Aug. 11 have left at least seven people dead and devastated infrastructure across the state.
Severe storms across Indiana since Aug. 11 have left at least seven people dead and devastated infrastructure across the state.
Indiana storms linked to at least 7 deaths
An onslaught of storms throughout the week have led to at least seven deaths in Indiana as well as widespread destruction.
An onslaught of storms throughout the week have led to at least seven deaths in Indiana as well as widespread destruction.
Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Over 100k Indiana residents still without power as NIPSCO vehicle hit by gunfire
Just over 100,000 people in Northwest Indiana are still waiting for their power to be restored. Those efforts were hindered as gunfire hit a NIPSCO utility worker's vehicle.
Just over 100,000 people in Northwest Indiana are still waiting for their power to be restored. Those efforts were hindered as gunfire hit a NIPSCO utility worker's vehicle.
Advocacy group Sikhs for Justice to call for Sikh sovereignty through referendum in Indianapolis
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is holding an unofficial non-binding referendum vote in Indianapolis Sunday on seceding from India to form an independent Sikh state. SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the movement and what the group is planning for this weekend.
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is holding an unofficial non-binding referendum vote in Indianapolis Sunday on seceding from India to form an independent Sikh state. SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the movement and what the group is planning for this weekend.
Indiana man rushes into burning garage, rescues homeowner
An Indiana man rescued a homeowner after a reported generator explosion sparked a house fire in Crown Point Thursday evening.
An Indiana man rescued a homeowner after a reported generator explosion sparked a house fire in Crown Point Thursday evening.
Crown Point man reportedly burned in generator explosion as thousands remain without power
A reported generator explosion sparked a Crown Point house fire Thursday as widespread power outages continue following this week's severe weather.
A reported generator explosion sparked a Crown Point house fire Thursday as widespread power outages continue following this week's severe weather.
Good Samaritan helps rescue Indiana man from burning garage after reported generator explosion
A man driving through Crown Point spotted a homeowner trapped in a burning garage and rushed to help him escape after a generator reportedly exploded Thursday night.
A man driving through Crown Point spotted a homeowner trapped in a burning garage and rushed to help him escape after a generator reportedly exploded Thursday night.
Indiana National Guard deployed for storm cleanup as more than 230K remain without power
More than 230,000 NIPSCO customers were still without power Thursday as crews responded to the largest outage in the utility's history.
More than 230,000 NIPSCO customers were still without power Thursday as crews responded to the largest outage in the utility's history.