Small Business Saturday: Crown Point winter market opens today
Shoppers can swing by and purchase items from dozens of local vendors and artists.
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Shoppers can swing by and purchase items from dozens of local vendors and artists.
Shoppers can swing by and purchase items from dozens of local vendors and artists.
Hundreds of volunteers in Crown Point, Indiana will pack up an astounding 90,000 meals for local families.
"Dave needs to be there for his family, to be able to be there. So I had no problem giving up my vacation time that I'm not currently using, to help him out."
The arrest came more than three months after the shooting death of Damonte Robinson, 23.
This tale of a cross-country move involves the police coming for the mover, people's property being swapped, items arriving damaged, and a very frustrated couple who were just trying to move.
This tale of a cross-country move involves the police coming for the mover, people's property being swapped, items arriving damaged, and a very frustrated couple. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Northwest Indiana saw blizzard conditions all afternoon Thursday as a heavy snowstorm pounded the Chicago area.
"Just the fact that holiday season is coming up. It's a very weird time to be doing it."
More than 800 students in Crown Point, Indiana were told to quarantine at home just Tuesday, but a day later, they're being told to come back.
Masks will be now required in schools in Crown Point, Indiana because of a surge of COVID-19 cases.
A car crashed into a house in Crown Point, Indiana Monday night.
Chances are Christmas is coming a little later than usual for some in the Chicago area, as gifts sent through the U.S. Postal Service were still in limbo a day after Christmas for many people.
A 13-year-old girl was killed this weekend in a crash in Crown Point, Indiana.
A spike in COVID-19 cases is forcing a change in Crown Point, Indiana schools.
When the Franczak family of Crown Point, Indiana loaded up the family roadster to Sevierville, Tennessee, they planned a little family getaway. When they got there, an unexpected guest joined them.
A pursuit that began in Crown Point, Indiana Sunday afternoon ended with a driver hitting multiple vehicles in Hammond while trying to escape, police said.
An Indiana state trooper is recovering after being shot during a pursuit on I-65 in Northwest Indiana Friday night.
The staff at the Centennial Aquatic Center in Orland Park was getting the pool ready this week – even though the public water park was empty.
"I feel a little bit like it's a war effort. Because this is a war against the virus. It's the thing that we need right now. Sticking together and not making profit out of it."
A dump trailer wound up standing on end, leaning against an overpass Wednesday night, after a truck driver accidentally lifted it while driving down Interstate 65 in Crown Point, Indiana.
Indiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert for 16-year-old Caneesha Ellis and 7-month-old Kannon Ellis. Police said they were last seen on Tuesday in Crown Point.
An infant was transported to an area hospital, in good condition, for precautionary evaluation after being surrendered in a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Crown Point fire station on Thursday evening.
A person was shot at a home in Crown Point, Indiana on Monday, in what police said was a gunfight that erupted after the assailant shot the victim's dog.
If you don't know, don't go – that's the message from the fire department in Crown Point, Indiana after a boy fell through an icy pond this weekend.
Two teens were injured in separate shootings overnight in Chicago.
As the season of giving comes to a close, the season of returning begins, but this year it could cost you more.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
While much of the city is quiet on Christmas Day, Chicago's Chinatown buzzes with tradition, food and family.
It was an extra special Christmas Day for 50 recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes, who were surprised with a trip off base in the middle of bootcamp for some holiday cheer.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Two teens were injured in separate shootings overnight in Chicago.
Meteorologist Carl Lam has the extended forecast.
Morning showers with mild temperatures Friday. Highs around 50.
No ticket, no problem; some airports are starting to provide gate passes that allow people to go to the gate to meet or stay with arriving and departing friends and family.
As the season of giving comes to a close, the season of returning begins, but this year it could cost you more.
Two teens were injured in separate shootings overnight in Chicago.
As the season of giving comes to a close, the season of returning begins, but this year it could cost you more.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
While much of the city is quiet on Christmas Day, Chicago's Chinatown buzzes with tradition, food and family.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
