South Shore Line train service resumes after wire issue

A problem with overhead electrical wires stopped all South Shore Line train service for several hours Thursday morning.

Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm triggers hundreds of slide-offs and crashes in NW Indiana

The Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm in northwest Indiana led to hazardous travel conditions and a surge in emergency calls for state troopers, Indiana State Police said Monday. 

Hospital fires staff after mom gives birth on highway
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A disturbing viral video is prompting major changes tonight at Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital. A doctor and nurse who discharged a mother while she was in active labor are no longer employed at the hospital. The Wells family says the nurse was only in the unit a few months and they never saw the doctor.

Sheriff explains viral '67' video — 'It was a fun way to connect with students' | ChicagoLIVE
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A viral school video had some thinking students were ticketed for saying “67,” but the Tippecanoe County Sheriff tells ChicagoLIVE it was all a joke. He shares how the moment came together, why community engagement matters, and what he’s planning next to keep local kids connected with law enforcement.

New details emerge in highway birth after mother’s hospital discharge

A northwest Indiana family is speaking out after they say a hospital sent a pregnant mother home — only for her to give birth minutes later on the highway.

Indiana man charged after fatally shooting house cleaner who came to wrong home

An Indiana man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door.

Family speaks out after pregnant woman forced to leave Indiana hospital | ChicagoLIVE
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The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.

Man arrested after traffic stop leads to discover of 11 pounds of cocaine: police

After a man was pulled over for speeding in a construction zone during a snowstorm, Indiana officers found about 11 pounds of cocaine in his car on Monday, according to Indiana State Police.

Chicago area schools announce closures, shifts to E-learning ahead of snowstorm

With the first snow storm on the way, schools in the Chicago area and Indiana have started to announce closures or shifts to E-learning on Monday.