New details emerge in highway birth after mother’s hospital discharge

A northwest Indiana family is speaking out after they say a hospital sent a pregnant mother home — only for her to give birth minutes later on the highway.

Indiana man charged after fatally shooting house cleaner who came to wrong home

An Indiana man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door.

Family speaks out after pregnant woman forced to leave Indiana hospital | ChicagoLIVE
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The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.

Man arrested after traffic stop leads to discover of 11 pounds of cocaine: police

After a man was pulled over for speeding in a construction zone during a snowstorm, Indiana officers found about 11 pounds of cocaine in his car on Monday, according to Indiana State Police.

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.

East Chicago man arrested in connection with Illinois interstate shooting

Indiana State Police arrested a man early Friday in East Chicago who was wanted in connection with a recent interstate shooting in Illinois.

Indiana student admits Valentine’s Day shooting plot

A transgender high school student in Indiana accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting has reached a plea deal.

Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional map amid Trump pressure

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional districts, a move that follows intense national pressure from President Donald Trump.

'Our little boo': Franciscan Health babies celebrate their first Halloween

Babies in the NICU at Franciscan Health Crown Point and Family Birth Center at Franciscan Health Dyer are celebrating their first Halloween with costumes and photo shoots.  

Indiana lawmaker responds to Illinois counties’ push to join her state | ChicagoLIVE
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Democratic State Rep. Ragen Hatcher of Gary, Indiana, joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss a controversial proposal that would allow dozens of Illinois counties to secede and become part of Indiana.