Celebrating Labor Day weekend at the beach Sunday? Stay out of Lake Michigan

The “High Swim Risk" area stretches from Northwest Indiana through Chicago all the way through Lake County to Kenosha and Racine Counties in Wisconsin.

Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says

The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.

NW Indiana sheriff's officer charged with stalking ex-domestic partner

A Lake County, Indiana sheriff's officer was charged Tuesday with using police resources to stalk and harass his former domestic partner.

Michigan lifting some fuel rules after Indiana refinery fire

BP said its refinery in Whiting, Indiana, along Lake Michigan’s shoreline about 15 miles southeast of Chicago, experienced an electrical fire Wednesday.

Report: Indiana crash that killed 3 happened during downpour

Christian Eubanks, 18, of Waukegan, was driving the Toyota Camry when it went off a state highway, struck a tree and caught on fire, according to a crash report.

3 Indiana State University students killed in car crash

Five people total were in the vehicle when it crashed, including several football players, the university said.