Severe weather moves through Chicagoland, some holiday events canceled
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Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and overnight in the Chicago area. Some could be strong-to-severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.

Valparaiso student files lawsuit over concussion, says high school 'completely failed me'
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Malakai Solomon says his life has changed since suffering a concussion during an unpadded football practice five months ago. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski explains the lawsuit and the allegations against his high school.

New Illinois and Indiana laws take effect today
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July 1st brings new laws to Illinois and Indiana, including changes to the age limit for Illinois drivers and a cellphone ban in Indiana. FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson breaks it all down.

New renter ordinance, Bears stadium search expands | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new renter's ordinance and what it may entail for landlords. And, the Bears are looking at a second possible stadium location in Hammond. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report." 

Why the Bears tested another stadium site in Hammond | The Chicago Report
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The Chicago Bears confirmed that they soil tested another possible stadium site in Hammond, Indiana. Gregory Pratt, with the Chicago Tribune, joins us to weigh in on the new developments. 

Chicago Bears expand Hammond search with soil testing at Wolf Lake Terminals

More than three weeks after the Chicago Bears announced they would be moving forward with a "stadium development project" in Hammond with a "site to be selected," the Bears confirmed crews conducted soil testing at Wolf Lake Terminals.

Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline

Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.

Chicago Bears take next step toward Hammond stadium

The Chicago Bears have taken another step toward potentially building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, by conducting soil testing near the proposed Wolf Lake site.

Ground testing in Hammond, Ind. for potential Bears stadium
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      The Chicago Bears are moving forward with a plan to build their new stadium in Hammond. Heavy equipment was spotted there.      Joanie Lum is here with more. 

Scammers target Merrillville tornado victims with fake cleanup bills, police warn

A scam is targeting Merrillville residents recovering from the June 11 tornado, with fraudsters going door to door seeking payment for cleanup work performed by volunteers, police said.

Volunteers help with storm clean up in NW Indiana
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The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.

Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander, city
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 A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations.  Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.

Lawsuit alleges former Gary Police Commander groomed teen intern

A former summer intern with the Gary Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a former police commander of grooming the teen and sending sexually explicit content during the internship. 

Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander
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 A former Gary police commander is being sued for sexual harassment. It's a federal lawsuit, involving a minor. Joanie Lum is in Gary with the details.

TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport

TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.

Chicagoland storm aftermath: Tornado, flooding, power outages and damage

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

Missing teen who died in Lake Michigan at NW Indiana beach identified

A 13-year-old who died this week after going missing in Lake Michigan at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City has been identified.