Serious structural problems force nearly 100 from East Chicago tower

Nearly 100 people have been moved from a nine-story public housing building in northwestern Indiana after inspectors found serious structural problems.

Indiana babysitter pleads not guilty in death of girl, 11 months, found dead in woods

The parents reported Lain missing when Miller failed to bring her back as planned. Her body was found Aug. 18 in a wooded area. Miller allegedly told investigators he had synthetic marijuana several times while he was watching Lain.

Heat index could reach 110 degrees in some Chicago suburbs on Wednesday

DANGEROUS HEAT: Hot and humid conditions continue in the Chicago area on Wednesday, especially south of I-80 where a Heat Advisory is in effect. Expect temperatures to feel like it's close to 110 degrees.

Indiana teen found guilty of smothering his young siblings

An Indiana teenager was convicted last week of smothering his two younger siblings to death on two separate occasions.

Black bear carcass found along northern Indiana road

The carcass of a black bear was discovered along a northern Indiana road on Wednesday, according to state wildlife officials.

Mercedes Lain: Missing baby found dead in Indiana woods

Investigators said 11-month-old Mercedes Lain was seen last Saturday when her parents left her in the care of their friend.

Hammond man convicted of using Facebook to obtain child pornography

A Hammond man was convicted by a federal jury Tuesday for conspiring to produce child pornography by using Facebook to have multiple women send him sexually explicit photos of infants and young children.

Indiana Dunes National Park eyes its first-ever entrance fees

The National Park Service wants to charge entrance fees for the first time at the Indiana Dunes National Park, citing a dramatic increase in visitors in recent years and the need for more revenue for park maintenance.

Indiana man sentenced for killing man at Gary bar, shooting at cop

A jury convicted Fredrick Craft Jr. in April on murder and attempted murder charges for the shooting, during which prosecutors said Craft fired more than 80 gunshots into a crowded parking lot while wearing a bulletproof vest.

Hammond man fakes identity to test drive vehicle with salesman, crashes into semi-trailer: police

A Hammond man has been charged after allegedly providing false information to take a vehicle for a test drive with a salesman at Bosco Family Motors, accelerating to over 100 mph and crashing into a semi-trailer.

Indianapolis shooting: Police officer, 2 others hurt; suspect dead

Authorities say three people including a police officer were wounded and a suspect was dead in a shooting connected to a reported domestic disturbance in Indianapolis.