Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw nominated for Hall of Fame
The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana may be adding the Chicago White Sox mascot to its ranks.
The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana may be adding the Chicago White Sox mascot to its ranks.
Man gets 30 years in killing of Indiana teen who was selling Xbox
A man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a northwest Indiana teenager who was trying to sell an Xbox has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
A man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a northwest Indiana teenager who was trying to sell an Xbox has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Woman, 26, fatally shot cousin on Indiana Toll Road: police
A Gary woman is accused of fatally shooting her cousin Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road.
A Gary woman is accused of fatally shooting her cousin Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road.
Police: Man, woman wanted for theft and fraud in Munster, Indiana
DO YOU KNOW THEM? The man and woman were driving an older model Nissan Xterra, according to Munster police.
DO YOU KNOW THEM? The man and woman were driving an older model Nissan Xterra, according to Munster police.
Indiana Dunes beaches reopen Thursday following steel mill spill
The beaches along Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes National Park are back open Thursday.
The beaches along Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes National Park are back open Thursday.
Orange plume that spilled into Lake Michigan tributary had elevated iron levels, US Steel says
U.S. Steel says a northwestern Indiana plant’s discharge of elevated levels of iron were the cause of an orange plume that entered a Lake Michigan tributary, prompting the closure of several nearby beaches and a water treatment facility.
U.S. Steel says a northwestern Indiana plant’s discharge of elevated levels of iron were the cause of an orange plume that entered a Lake Michigan tributary, prompting the closure of several nearby beaches and a water treatment facility.
Indiana Dunes National Park beaches closed after steel factory dumps 'rusty liquid' into waterway
The National Park Service said that on Sunday evening, someone reported a “discharge of rusty colored liquid” into the Burns Waterway, which is alongside the U.S. Steel Plant.
The National Park Service said that on Sunday evening, someone reported a “discharge of rusty colored liquid” into the Burns Waterway, which is alongside the U.S. Steel Plant.
Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
Purdue Boilermakers get past Fighting Illini 13-9
Illinois has lost four in a row since beating Nebraska in the season opener.
Illinois has lost four in a row since beating Nebraska in the season opener.
Ultra-white paint could reduce need for AC, Purdue researchers say
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Wisconsin Badgers 41-13 at Soldier Field
Jack Coan, a Wisconsin transfer, left with an apparent left leg injury midway through the third quarter with the game tied at 10.
Jack Coan, a Wisconsin transfer, left with an apparent left leg injury midway through the third quarter with the game tied at 10.
Next month, thousands of people in Indiana will have to start using 10 digits for local calls
Starting on Oct. 24, everyone in the 219 and 574 area codes will be required to use 10 digits, rather than just seven, to make phone calls. For example, you won't be able to call “555-5555” to order pizza. You'll have to dial 219-555-5555 to get fed.
Starting on Oct. 24, everyone in the 219 and 574 area codes will be required to use 10 digits, rather than just seven, to make phone calls. For example, you won't be able to call “555-5555” to order pizza. You'll have to dial 219-555-5555 to get fed.
Video shows dramatic flooding at Indiana school
New jaw-dropping video out of Indiana during a storm last month shows the clear dangers of flooding.
New jaw-dropping video out of Indiana during a storm last month shows the clear dangers of flooding.
Special Report: Police fighting back as Chicago crime spills into Indiana
Chicago criminals are targeting Indiana and police there say they are fighting back.
Chicago criminals are targeting Indiana and police there say they are fighting back.
Family searching for man last seen on Lake Michigan
A family is desperate for help after a man disappeared on Lake Michigan last weekend.
A family is desperate for help after a man disappeared on Lake Michigan last weekend.
Police seek men who robbed woman at NW Indiana grocery store
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two men who allegedly stole a woman's wallet at a grocery store in Munster, Indiana.
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two men who allegedly stole a woman's wallet at a grocery store in Munster, Indiana.
Chicago crime, violence spilling into Indiana
"We knew that a lot of drugs were going into Chicago as a distribution point. And from there it's distributed throughout the Midwest," said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez, Jr.
"We knew that a lot of drugs were going into Chicago as a distribution point. And from there it's distributed throughout the Midwest," said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez, Jr.
Vandals desecrated American flag, caused over $4K in damage at Indiana middle school
St. John's police said someone caused more than $4,000 in damage at the school's campus.
St. John's police said someone caused more than $4,000 in damage at the school's campus.
Vandals force Indiana school to suspend games, practices
Vandals are forcing an Indiana middle school to suspend games and practices.
Vandals are forcing an Indiana middle school to suspend games and practices.
Isolated strong storms possible in Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Tuesday afternoon and evening
The average high in the Chicago area this time of year is in the 70's, but we'll be seeing highs in the 80s on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The average high in the Chicago area this time of year is in the 70's, but we'll be seeing highs in the 80s on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.