Drug suspects flew 100 kilos of cocaine to Chicago area on private plane, feds say

Federal agents found 80 kilos of cocaine in a vehicle in River North, plus another 20 kilos of coke in a hotel room in the Gold Coast. The drugs had allegedly arrived on a private plane that went from Toluca, Mexico to Houston to the Gary-Chicago International Airport.

Indiana US Senate candidate vows to work to legalize marijuana nationwide

"Yeah, I went to a Grateful Dead show at Wrigley Field and I smoked weed," said Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. "Indiana is woefully behind on this."

Police-involved shooting in Hammond
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A Hammond police officer shot a person Thursday morning who exited their car holding a gun.

New device can test Indiana drivers for marijuana, cocaine and other drugs

Law enforcement in Lake County, Indiana is rolling out a new device that can test potential drugged drivers for substances such as marijuana, cocaine, meth and opiates.

'Two flats! What the ***!' After crash, a long, loud & obscene fight in front of surveillance camera

The driver of the silver or gray Toyota Prius hit the sign around 2 a.m. on Oct. 23. Two of the passengers get out and watch as the driver struggles to move the car forward. A horrible screeching noise and much swearing ensues, right in front of the surveillance camera: "Two flats! What the f*** did you just do! How the f*** are you going to get two tires? This is not even part of the street!"

'Best Small Cities in America': 14 towns in Illinois, Indiana rank among top 10 percent

A new listing of the ‘Best Small Cities in America’ might add fuel to the fire for the people encouraging residents of Illinois to move to Indiana. Carmel, Indiana ranks the second best small city in America, according to Wallet Hub.

Indiana congressman's Twitter account suspended for 'targeted misgendering' of four-star officer

On his personal account, Republican Rep. Jim Banks stood by his post, tweeting: “Twitter has suspended my official account for posting a statement of FACT. I won’t back down. I’ll be posting on my personal account for the time being.”

Callers in 35 states will need to dial area codes starting Sunday

Thirty-five states and one U.S. territory will be transitioning to 10-digit dialing on Sunday, meaning local calls made without the area code may not be connected.

Teen missing from Indiana found safe

Ethan Wilkerson, a 16-year-old boy who was last seen Thursday in Columbia City, Indiana, has been located, according to the Whitley County sheriff’s department.

Police seek help in finding 14-year-old girl missing from Gary

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since early September.