'I’m tired': Chesterton High student speaks out after racist letter and school suspension
A Chesterton High student speaks out about a racist letter he received at school, and then, he was suspended for :disrespect."
A Chesterton High student speaks out about a racist letter he received at school, and then, he was suspended for :disrespect."
Illinois lawmakers push stadium deal as Indiana courts the Bears
Bears fans are gearing up for this weekend’s NFC divisional playoff matchup with the Rams, but the battle off the field is intensifying.
Bears fans are gearing up for this weekend’s NFC divisional playoff matchup with the Rams, but the battle off the field is intensifying.
Gary releases stadium renderings as part of renewed push to lure Chicago Bears
Gary, Indiana is making its case in the race for the Chicago Bears. The city released new renderings highlighting three possible stadium sites — the West End Entertainment District, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach — as officials signal they’re ready for serious conversations. Mayor Eddie Melton explains why the locations are being shared now, how existing infrastructure and recent investment position Gary as a real option, and whether the city is also pursuing other major league teams if the Bears ultimately land elsewhere.
Gary, Indiana is making its case in the race for the Chicago Bears. The city released new renderings highlighting three possible stadium sites — the West End Entertainment District, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach — as officials signal they’re ready for serious conversations. Mayor Eddie Melton explains why the locations are being shared now, how existing infrastructure and recent investment position Gary as a real option, and whether the city is also pursuing other major league teams if the Bears ultimately land elsewhere.
Indiana offers to pay for Bears stadium | The Chicago Report
Indiana lawmakers are making their move in the sweepstakes to build a new Chicago Bears stadium.
Indiana lawmakers are making their move in the sweepstakes to build a new Chicago Bears stadium.
Northwest Indiana deals with heavy snow, blistering winds in latest winter blast
While Chicago is snow-free today with clear sunny skies, it was another story in northwest Indiana.
While Chicago is snow-free today with clear sunny skies, it was another story in northwest Indiana.
Major pileup as snow wallops northwest Indiana
Parts of northwest Indiana took a major hit from lake-effect snow, even causing a pileup on the roadway in Elkhart.
Parts of northwest Indiana took a major hit from lake-effect snow, even causing a pileup on the roadway in Elkhart.
'It's Bears weather': Lake-effect snow hits Northwest Indiana
Lake-effect snow fell across Northwest Indiana, while lighter snow moved through other parts of the region.
Lake-effect snow fell across Northwest Indiana, while lighter snow moved through other parts of the region.
Hammond hit-and-run leaves kid bicyclist injured, police say
Hammond police are looking for a driver after a child on a bike was hit and left behind.
Hammond police are looking for a driver after a child on a bike was hit and left behind.
Majority of IL voters want Bears to stay in state, but not with taxpayer money, poll finds
A majority of Illinois voters said it’s important that the Bears stay in the state, but also rejected the use of public funds for a new stadium, a poll found
A majority of Illinois voters said it’s important that the Bears stay in the state, but also rejected the use of public funds for a new stadium, a poll found
Chicago Bears officials, NFL commissioner visit potential new stadium sites: source
Top Bears and NFL officials were spotted touring potential new stadium sites over the weekend amid the team's playoff push.
Top Bears and NFL officials were spotted touring potential new stadium sites over the weekend amid the team's playoff push.
Indiana SWAT response: California man arrested after family dispute sparks standoff in Portage, police say
A standoff in northwest Indiana on Sunday afternoon ended without injuries and felony charges against a California man, police said.
A standoff in northwest Indiana on Sunday afternoon ended without injuries and felony charges against a California man, police said.
NW Indiana police seek man accused of targeting car dealerships with fake checks
Police in Schererville are asking for the public's help in locating an Illinois man wanted on felony warrants tied to auto theft and fraud schemes targeting dealerships in northwest Indiana.
Police in Schererville are asking for the public's help in locating an Illinois man wanted on felony warrants tied to auto theft and fraud schemes targeting dealerships in northwest Indiana.
Northwest Indiana officer hospitalized after head-on crash during police pursuit: sheriff
A northwest Indiana sheriff's police officer was injured and hospitalized after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a head-on crash Wednesday evening, authorities said.
A northwest Indiana sheriff's police officer was injured and hospitalized after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a head-on crash Wednesday evening, authorities said.
Indiana drug bust: Undocumented immigrants arrested after 309 pounds of cocaine found in truck
A routine inspection on an Indiana highway turned into a $7 million drug bust and the arrest of two undocumented immigrants, authorities said.
A routine inspection on an Indiana highway turned into a $7 million drug bust and the arrest of two undocumented immigrants, authorities said.
Indiana highway crash leaves driver dead, police say
A deadly crash on I-80 in Northwest Indiana involving a semi-truck with frozen food left the driver dead and traffic affected for hours.
A deadly crash on I-80 in Northwest Indiana involving a semi-truck with frozen food left the driver dead and traffic affected for hours.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Fatal I-80/94 crash snarls traffic for hours in NW Indiana
A driver was killed early Tuesday in a crash involving a semi on westbound Interstate 80 near Grant Street in northwest Indiana, state police said.
A driver was killed early Tuesday in a crash involving a semi on westbound Interstate 80 near Grant Street in northwest Indiana, state police said.
Shaggy, Lit to perform at Hard Rock Casino’s New Year’s Eve event
Shaggy and rock band Lit are set to headline a concert at Hard Rock Cafe's New Year's Eve event in Gary, Ind.
Shaggy and rock band Lit are set to headline a concert at Hard Rock Cafe's New Year's Eve event in Gary, Ind.
Gary: A city once written off is now back in play for Chicago Bears
Gary, Indiana is now back in the conversation as the Bears search for a new stadium site.
Gary, Indiana is now back in the conversation as the Bears search for a new stadium site.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations
A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before delivery, according to the CEO of an Indiana-based seafood distributor.
A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before delivery, according to the CEO of an Indiana-based seafood distributor.