Indiana tops 2,200 coronavirus deaths; trend appears slowing
An apparent slowdown of coronavirus-related deaths is continuing in Indiana as figures released Wednesday by state health officials show it has been more than a week since more than 20 people died with infections.
An apparent slowdown of coronavirus-related deaths is continuing in Indiana as figures released Wednesday by state health officials show it has been more than a week since more than 20 people died with infections.
Illinois announces 1,462 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 deaths, with test positivity rate at 7 percent
There were 61 additional deaths from coronavirus in Illinois reported Saturday, which adds up to 5,330 lives lost in the state since the outbreak began.
There were 61 additional deaths from coronavirus in Illinois reported Saturday, which adds up to 5,330 lives lost in the state since the outbreak began.
13 more Indiana deaths, 693 more cases blamed on COVID-19
Thirteen more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while nearly 700 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Saturday.
Thirteen more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while nearly 700 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Saturday.
40 more Indiana deaths, 521 more cases blamed on COVID-19
Forty more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while another 521 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday.
Forty more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while another 521 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday.
Lake County Jail counselor dies after testing positive for COVID-19
“We are all saddened at the recent loss of the counselor,” Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez said. “We consider him and any of our employees family. We’re trying to deal with this difficult loss as a team.”
“We are all saddened at the recent loss of the counselor,” Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez said. “We consider him and any of our employees family. We’re trying to deal with this difficult loss as a team.”
With July 4th events canceled, sales of fireworks skyrocketing
With so many towns canceling their Fourth of July festivities, some families are taking matters into their own hands.
With so many towns canceling their Fourth of July festivities, some families are taking matters into their own hands.
Indiana sees 21 COVID-19 deaths, Indianapolis easing limits
Twenty-one more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, state health officials said Wednesday.
Twenty-one more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, state health officials said Wednesday.
Indiana’s confirmed, presumed COVID-19 deaths pass 2,000
Another 18 Hoosiers have died from COVID-19, raising Indiana’s confirmed or presumed fatalities from the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus to more than 2,000.
Another 18 Hoosiers have died from COVID-19, raising Indiana’s confirmed or presumed fatalities from the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus to more than 2,000.
Indiana beaches packed with Illinois residents on Memorial Day
The beaches in Indiana were packed Monday and many of the visitors were Illinois residents.
The beaches in Indiana were packed Monday and many of the visitors were Illinois residents.
Indiana reports 354 more confirmed COVID-19 cases
State health officials said Monday that 354 more Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and an additional eight people have died from the disease.
State health officials said Monday that 354 more Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and an additional eight people have died from the disease.
Another 487 Hoosiers have COVID-19; total tops 31,000
Another 487 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19, raising Indiana’s total to 31,376, state health officials said Sunday.
Another 487 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19, raising Indiana’s total to 31,376, state health officials said Sunday.
Severe storms, possibly tornadoes sweep through Illinois
Severe weather swept through Illinois Saturday, leaving some destruction in its wake.
Severe weather swept through Illinois Saturday, leaving some destruction in its wake.
Crestwood police officer charged with choking wife at Indiana campground
A south suburban Crestwood police officer has been charged with choking his wife until she lost consciousness in front of their children at a northwest Indiana campground.
A south suburban Crestwood police officer has been charged with choking his wife until she lost consciousness in front of their children at a northwest Indiana campground.
Suburban Chicago police officer charged with battering wife and kids
An off-duty suburban Chicago police officer has been charged in Indiana with choking his wife to the point of unconsciousness as their three children looked on, according to court records.
An off-duty suburban Chicago police officer has been charged in Indiana with choking his wife to the point of unconsciousness as their three children looked on, according to court records.
Indiana health officials report 28 more COVID-19 deaths
Indiana heath officials on Friday added the deaths of 28 more people with confirmed or presumed coronavirus infections to the state’s toll from the pandemic.
Indiana heath officials on Friday added the deaths of 28 more people with confirmed or presumed coronavirus infections to the state’s toll from the pandemic.
Construction worker struck, killed by semi in NW Indiana
A construction worker was fatally struck by a semitrailer while stepping out of his vehicle Friday morning in northwest Indiana, according to police.
A construction worker was fatally struck by a semitrailer while stepping out of his vehicle Friday morning in northwest Indiana, according to police.
Three Floyds brewpub to remain closed indefinitely
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the founder of one of the most iconic — and crowded — brewpubs in the Midwest to close indefinitely.
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the founder of one of the most iconic — and crowded — brewpubs in the Midwest to close indefinitely.
Indiana reports 38 more coronavirus deaths, total now 1,864
Thirty of Indiana’s new confirmed COVID-19 deaths occurred Monday and Tuesday.
Thirty of Indiana’s new confirmed COVID-19 deaths occurred Monday and Tuesday.
Indiana bride demands refund from wedding venue amid coronavirus pandemic
An Indiana bride did not get cold feet, but the coronavirus pandemic is delaying her walk down the aisle. Now, she is struggling to get a refund from the venue she booked.
An Indiana bride did not get cold feet, but the coronavirus pandemic is delaying her walk down the aisle. Now, she is struggling to get a refund from the venue she booked.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.