
Crown Point Oktoberfest kicks off Saturday
You can grab the family and enjoy German-inspired food and drinks from local vendors.
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You can grab the family and enjoy German-inspired food and drinks from local vendors.
The event is free and runs until 10 p.m. at Bulldog Park.
A last-minute decision is what possibly saved Robert Panozzo from being struck, or even killed, by the car.
A last-minute decision is what possibly saved homeowner Robert Panozzo from being struck, or even killed, by the car. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Parents and students recently started getting letters confirming a five-day breach back in November in the Crown Point Community School Corporation's network system.
Parents and students recently started getting letters confirming a five-day breach back in November in the Crown Point Community School Corporation's network system. But it's the letters themselves, and a lack of communication about the issue, that are now causing more concern. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Indiana State Police said a tanker truck with a hazmat placard rolled over after crashing near Crown Point.
Authorities are searching for 26-year-old Ryan Andrews, of Merrillville, and said he should be considered dangerous.
Now through July 13, you can catch a variety of local artists and other entertainment.
The child was found around 9 a.m., in the 300 block of West North Street near Jerry Ross Park.
They underwent four weeks of training together and will be one of 87 active and certified teams in North America.
Work began in December at the new diamonds at the Crown Point Sportsplex. It finished up last month.
Seven of the ten athletic fields now have turf infields - which will help keep them playable when bad weather hits and help them hold up to frequent use.
The day is meant to celebrate all faiths and encourage people to pray or meditate however they see fit.
The day is meant to celebrate all faiths and encourage people to pray or meditate however they see fit.
CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman got to experience some of the fun.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman got to experience some of the fun.
Police say the driver was the only one inside the semi at the time and their injuries are non-life-threatening.
The tree burning was held at the Lake County Fairgrounds. It was monitored by firefighters.
The tree burning was held at the Lake County Fairgrounds. It was monitored by firefighters.
The tree burning starts at 6 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds near 121st Avenue and Court Street.
The department just got a big boost in the form of a $2.2 million federal grant to help hiring.
A Northwest Indiana town won a huge federal grant called SAFER, to make residents well, safer. The money will enable the local fire department to hire seven more men and women.
Dale Huttle, 61, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon.
A Crown Point, Ind., man has been arrested on felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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It happened Monday morning around 10:55 in the 4400 block of W. Monroe Street.
Both students were attending SIU in Carbondale and were living on campus, according to police.
Police said two people were robbed in the 100 block of Chicago Avenue around 7:40 a.m.
The winter session runs from January 8 to March 24.
Over the weekend, the city said the site is safe to house migrants, following an environmental review that prompted the removal of contaminated soil.
Chicago police confirmed late Sunday night that the fire has been classified as an arson. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
The fieldhouse has been closed since October.
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It happened Monday morning around 10:55 in the 4400 block of W. Monroe Street.
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its three-game losing streak.
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.
Led by Philip Alston's 16 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Harvard Crimson 75-53.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended snowy forecast.
It opened Monday for all virtual programs and at parks west of California Avenue. Tuesday morning, registration opens for parks east of California Avenue along with gymnastic centers.
CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports a year after CBS 2 Investigators started looking into how many black women in chicago are victims of crimes, we're starting to hear from local leaders about the issue.
Thrift-Tok is the latest trend where users of TikTok share some of their finds on the social media app.
Police are conducting an arson investigation after 10 people were displaced when a fire broke out at a historic mansion in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side Sunday. The Chicago Fire Department, arson detectives confirmed Monday morning, "the fire began in a rear stairwell, the result of human action."
Police said, in each of the robberies, four people approached victims near or at a street vendor location, flashed rifles and handguns, and stole the victim's property.
A postal worker accidentally dropped the vehicle keys which were picked up by a suspect.
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.