Portage home explosion leaves 1 dead during destructive storms

One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.

ICE activity in East Chicago draws concern after two arrests near school on first day

Witnesses say federal immigration agents arrested at least two people Monday morning in East Chicago, with both incidents happening within blocks of each other.

Thousands expected for 33-mile Polish religious pilgrimage from Chicago to Indiana | ChicagoLIVE
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The annual Polish Marian Pilgrimage walk kicks off tomorrow, with as many as 5,000 people expected to make the journey from Chicago to Indiana. Father Irek Bem joins Chicago LIVE to share more about the tradition.

Indiana Democratic Party chair: 'End the war' instead of extending gas tax holiday
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Indiana drivers will continue paying some of the nation's lowest gas prices after Gov. Mike Braun extended the state's gas tax holiday, which had been set to expire Friday. Karen Tallian, chair of the Indiana Democratic Party, joins the show to discuss the extension and what it means for Hoosier drivers.

Motorcyclist killed after being thrown 144 feet in Indiana Toll Road crash

A motorcyclist was killed early Thursday morning after crashing into a guardrail on the Indiana Toll Road in Porter County, according to Indiana State Police.

Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges

A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island, prompting a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.

Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges
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A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged Northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island.

Indiana University fraternity members charged after alleged hazing sent pledges to hospital
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Seven Indiana University Phi Kappa Psi fraternity members are facing felony charges after prosecutors say an alleged hazing event left two pledges hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis, a potentially life-threatening condition.

Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility
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The Attorney General in Indiana is taking the Merrillville Town Council to court. Todd Rokita is accusing town officials of illegally blocking Homeland Security from buying and building an ICE detention facility.

Indiana’s new CDL law puts English proficiency, license checks under the microscope

A new Indiana law aimed at tightening requirements for commercial truck drivers is now changing how the state checks who is allowed behind the wheel of a big rig.

New Indiana CDL requirements include mandatory English test
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There are new requirements in Indiana when it comes to obtaining a Commercial Driver's License, or CDL. That includes completing a test in English. 

Gary Fourth of July shooting claims 2nd victim as injured uncle dies: family

A Fourth of July weekend shooting in Gary has now claimed a second life after the 51-year-old man who was critically injured in the attack died from his injuries, according to a family spokesperson.

Missing Indiana man last seen in Chicago after hospital discharge, family says

An Indiana family says they are growing increasingly desperate as they search for a vulnerable missing man they believe slipped through the cracks after being discharged from an Indiana hospital.

Indiana family searches for missing man after hospital discharge in Crown Point
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An Indiana family says they're running out of time to find Sean Anderson. He's been missing for nearly two weeks. His family is blaming a series of failures after he was discharged from the hospital in Crown Point.