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"We believe because of our geographic position and the assets. We already have that. Gary still is a gem and an opportunity that's just waiting to happen."
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"We believe because of our geographic position and the assets. We already have that. Gary still is a gem and an opportunity that's just waiting to happen."
Families of all ages are invited to come out and enjoy games, giveaways, food trucks, treats, and more.
Walker may have been with his aunt Diamond Bynum -- who is also missing.
The crash occurred near 5th Avenue and Colfax Street in Gary.
"Our family is heartbroken and outraged at this loss."
The shooting happened at a block party in Gary just after midnight, according to police.
"They will certainly be required to be a little bit more guarded, in terms of how they deploy officers and more importantly, when encountering potential suspects in any particular instance."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police gave few details but said the suspect with the gun was "making the residence unsafe."
"It hurts my heart the fact that it's going on seven years and we haven't gotten any answers."
Two people are dead and four others are wounded after shooting at a nightclub in Gary, police said.
A male, identified as John Doe, was found dead and partially burned Wednesday morning in Gary.
Graduates and guests were exiting the stadium when shots were fired.
"The guy that I got this sh** from told me to bring it here and dump it."
A toddler is airlifted to a hospital following a crash in Gary, Indiana Saturday night.
The death of a 3-year-old girl in Gary, Indiana last week has officially been ruled a homicide.
During a search Wednesday near the site where Taylor's car was found last week, K-9 units found a woman's body in a shallow drainage ditch near the Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center in the 2800 block of Colorado Street in Lake Station, Ind.
Police found the missing woman's car crashed off I-65 last week.
Gary Sgt William Fazekas was severely wounded back in February.
Beginning Monday officers will be cracking down on drivers blowing through those stop signs. This is to coincide with the end of spring break.
It's a passion he's willing to give his all to, knowing it's something that will make his city thrive. His latest construction project, the business district, will be completed in about five months.
A man was charged with the attempted murder of a Gary Police officer last week. But if you tried, like we did, to find out where he is being held, you might be shocked to find out he's already been released on bond.
Gary police Sgt. William Fazekas was fired upon 45 times by a suspect this past Monday, but now he is out of the hospital and reuniting with his force.
The building at 32nd Avenue and Grant Street houses a gas station convenience store and a Denny's restaurant, but the fire does not appear to have affected the gas pumps.
A man was charged with attempted murder Wednesday in a shooting that wounded Gary, Indiana police Sgt. William Fazekas.
A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
Organizers described the parade as the largest African American parade in the country.
The severe threat is low, but not zero. Expect stormed between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock homered in the eighth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday night.
Ian Happ, Willson Contreras and Franmil Reyes homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the stumbling Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Saturday night.
The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn't exactly get an argument from the Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs after their preseason game.
Patrick Mahomes sure looked like he was ready to go. The one-time MVP, Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowler made it look easy in his short time on the field.
A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
Organizers described the parade as the largest African American parade in the country.
The severe threat is low, but not zero. Expect stormed between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
The departments affected include technology and sales.
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock homered in the eighth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday night.
Ian Happ, Willson Contreras and Franmil Reyes homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the stumbling Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Saturday night.
The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn't exactly get an argument from the Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs after their preseason game.
Patrick Mahomes sure looked like he was ready to go. The one-time MVP, Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowler made it look easy in his short time on the field.
Kopech was lifted despite blanking the Tigers on 85 pitches throught six innings.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Organizers described the parade as the largest African American parade in the country.
A 62-year-old man is dead following a shooting in the Englewood neighborhood Friday night.
A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, August 13, 2022.
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
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