Student arrested after threatening to 'shoot up' NW Indiana school
A student was arrested after threatening to “shoot up" a high school in northwest Indiana on Wednesday.
A student was arrested after threatening to “shoot up" a high school in northwest Indiana on Wednesday.
Lake County Flavor Fest highlights deals at Mickey Finn’s Brewery
Mickey Finn’s Brewery owner Brian Grano talks about the restaurant’s history, what sets it apart, and the special food and drink deals being offered during Lake County Flavor Fest.
Mickey Finn’s Brewery owner Brian Grano talks about the restaurant’s history, what sets it apart, and the special food and drink deals being offered during Lake County Flavor Fest.
What cities are competing for the Bear's new stadium location?
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Shooting star? Midwesterners report seeing fireball in the sky Tuesday night
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was.
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was.
Lake County K9 teams deliver 90 arrests, 35 finds in 2025 | ChicagoLIVE
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office k9 teams finished 2025 with a record of service, from drug busts to missing person recoveries and over 2,400 hours of specialized training.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office k9 teams finished 2025 with a record of service, from drug busts to missing person recoveries and over 2,400 hours of specialized training.
Family plans to sue Valparaiso Community Schools over football injuries
A Valparaiso family plans to sue a local school district, alleging their freshman son was not properly treated after suffering a broken wrist and concussion during football practice.
A Valparaiso family plans to sue a local school district, alleging their freshman son was not properly treated after suffering a broken wrist and concussion during football practice.
Illinois man arrested, Indiana state trooper injured during police chase in Lake County
An Illinois man was arrested and an Indiana state trooper seriously injured during a police chase Monday in Lake County.
An Illinois man was arrested and an Indiana state trooper seriously injured during a police chase Monday in Lake County.
Gary declares itself open for business, eyes Chicago Bears
The Mayor of Gary, Indiana, declared his city open for business and is aiming to lure the Bears from Chicago.
The Mayor of Gary, Indiana, declared his city open for business and is aiming to lure the Bears from Chicago.
Family plans to sue Valparaiso Community Schools over football injuries
A Valparaiso family is preparing to sue a local school district, alleging it failed to properly treat their son after he was injured during football practice.
A Valparaiso family is preparing to sue a local school district, alleging it failed to properly treat their son after he was injured during football practice.
Portage, Ind. to make pitch for Bears' stadium development
Portage, Indiana is preparing to present a rent-free proposal for the new Bears stadium.
Portage, Indiana is preparing to present a rent-free proposal for the new Bears stadium.
Family plans lawsuit against Valparaiso school district over football injury
A Valparaiso family is preparing to sue a local school district, alleging it failed to properly treat their son after he was injured during football practice.
A Valparaiso family is preparing to sue a local school district, alleging it failed to properly treat their son after he was injured during football practice.
Vehicle slams into disabled semi on I-80/94, driver flown to Chicago hospital
New details released in a serious I-80/94 crash near Gary that shut down lanes and sent one driver to a Chicago hospital.
New details released in a serious I-80/94 crash near Gary that shut down lanes and sent one driver to a Chicago hospital.
Indiana woman charged with DUI after rear-ending sheriff's vehicle in Chicago: CCSO
An Indiana woman is charged with DUI after a late-night crash involving a sheriff's vehicle in Chicago.
An Indiana woman is charged with DUI after a late-night crash involving a sheriff's vehicle in Chicago.
Bears, Illinois lawmakers closer on stadium deal: sources
The Chicago Bears and Illinois lawmakers are close to agreement on key issues that would keep the team in-state and help kickstart an Arlington Heights stadium project, according to multiple sources close to the talks.
The Chicago Bears and Illinois lawmakers are close to agreement on key issues that would keep the team in-state and help kickstart an Arlington Heights stadium project, according to multiple sources close to the talks.
Rally pushes Arlington Heights bid to keep Bears in Illinois
Community leaders and fans in Arlington Heights are rallying this week to urge state leaders to strengthen their offer as Indiana ramps up efforts to lure the Chicago Bears across state lines.
Community leaders and fans in Arlington Heights are rallying this week to urge state leaders to strengthen their offer as Indiana ramps up efforts to lure the Chicago Bears across state lines.
Lawsuit seeks to block Amazon data center permit in Hobart, Ind.
A lawsuit seeks to block Hobart from issuing a permit for a proposed Amazon data center after a heated plan commission meeting approved a fill permit.
A lawsuit seeks to block Hobart from issuing a permit for a proposed Amazon data center after a heated plan commission meeting approved a fill permit.
Indiana residents sound off on rising NIPSCO utility bills at emergency town hall
Several dozen residents filled a Munster union hall for an airing of grievances over their NIPSCO utility bills.
Several dozen residents filled a Munster union hall for an airing of grievances over their NIPSCO utility bills.
Amber Alert issued for missing Indiana boy in 'extreme danger'
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old boy reported missing Thursday afternoon in North Judson, Indiana.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old boy reported missing Thursday afternoon in North Judson, Indiana.
Amber Alert canceled for missing Indiana boy
An Amber Alert was canceled for a 2-year-old boy reported missing Thursday afternoon in North Judson, Indiana.
An Amber Alert was canceled for a 2-year-old boy reported missing Thursday afternoon in North Judson, Indiana.
'We want transparency before approvals happen': Residents oppose proposed $11 billion Amazon data center
The city of Hobart's plan commission approved a "fill permit" for Amazon. It's designed for a developer to dig, grade and excavate a site to determine if the property is viable for construction.
The city of Hobart's plan commission approved a "fill permit" for Amazon. It's designed for a developer to dig, grade and excavate a site to determine if the property is viable for construction.