Organized crime sting in Vernon Hills nets 11 arrests, stolen goods, and drugs

Nearly a dozen members of various organized crime groups have been arrested in connection with retails robberies in west suburban Vernon Hills, according to village officials.

Josef Newgarden wins Indy 500 for second straight year

Josef Newgarden put his cheating scandal behind him to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 since Helio Castroneves 22 years ago.

Son of fallen Chicago police officer graduates eighth grade
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Alejandro Valadez Jr. graduated 8th grade on Thursday night from St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Whiting. HIs father, Alejandro Sr., was killed in the line of duty in June of 2009.

Dog that cried 'endlessly' at shelter gets good news

An Indiana shelter shared a touching video of Major making the rounds to get goodbye pats and cuddles from staff before walking out the door with his new family.

Indiana boy, 10, dies by suicide after school bullying, parents say

Sammy Teusch, a fourth grader, died after emotional and physical bullying at school, his father says. "I just want him to never be forgotten."

Delphi murders: Judge delays trial for Indiana man charged in slaying of 2 girls
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A judge on Tuesday delayed until October the murder trial of an Indiana man charged in the killings of two teenage girls after the man's attorneys expressed concerns they would not have adequate time to present their case.

Judge delays Delphi murder trial for Indiana man charged in 2017 slayings of 2 teenage girls

A judge on Tuesday delayed until October the murder trial of an Indiana man charged in the killings of two teenage girls after the man's attorneys expressed concerns they would not have adequate time to present their case. 

Gary student becomes youngest known college graduate in Indiana

After starting college courses at the same time most students would start middle school, a 15-year-old from Gary, Indiana is graduating from college.

3 Illinois, Indiana schools make 'New Ivy League' colleges list

Three Illinois and Indiana schools have made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.