Lake County man arrested after two-month long drug investigation

Officers arrested Griffin Spoljoric, 18, of St. John and confiscated “items typically used in the sale and/or distribution of narcotics."

Illinois man arrested, stolen Jeep recovered after high-speed chase in Indiana

A stolen Jeep was recovered and a man was charged after leading Indiana State Police in a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon in LaPorte County, Indiana.

Lake effect snow hits NW Indiana while Chicago has clear blue skies

It is amazing what 50 miles can do when it comes to lake effect snow: bright, blue clear skies in Chicago, yet in Michigan City they were getting a winter punch.

All 92 Indiana counties reach highest COVID-19 spread risk level

All 92 of Indiana’s counties have reached the highest-risk level for COVID-19 spread for the first time since state health officials began releasing a statewide risk map during the pandemic.

Brutal cold, lake effect snow expected across parts of Chicagoland area

An arctic blast has brought frigid temperatures to Chicagoland, with lake effect snow expected to hit parts of northwest Indiana on Wednesday night.

Former Bears star Dan Hampton won't serve time following DUI arrest

Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton will not serve any prison time for a drunk driving arrest.

2 armed men rob truck stop convenience store in Highland, Indiana: police

Police in Indiana are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who robbed a Pilot Travel Center truck stop and gas station early Thursday morning.

Police seek suspects who started store fires as distraction to steal electronics

Police in the south suburbs and Northwest Indiana are looking for two people wanted for setting fires at retail stores and using it as a distraction to steal electronics.

Suspects wanted for allegedly setting fires in Meijer
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Highland police released several photos of suspects who are believed to have set three fires inside a Meijer store in Northwest Indiana.

Damari Perry murder: Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son makes court appearance
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A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.

Young Dolph: Third man arrested, charged in rapper's murder

Authorities said they also charged Shundale Barnett, 27, with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder, and theft of property $10,000 to $60,000.

Damari Perry murder: Mom accused of killing 6-year-old son held on $5M bond

A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.

'State of crisis': Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations hit new peak amid omicron

Indiana hospitals are reporting a record number of COVID-19 patients as the highly contagious omicron variant continues driving a statewide surge, the state’s latest coronavirus update shows.

Damari Perry murder: 6-year-old boy's official cause of death released

An autopsy released by the Lake County Coroner's Office Tuesday revealed the official cause of death of 6-year-old Damari Perry.