Momentum for new Chicago Bears stadium plan moves toward Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears have taken a big step forward in finding a new site for their stadium, and that momentum is moving fast toward Northwest Indiana.
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The Chicago Bears have taken a big step forward in finding a new site for their stadium, and that momentum is moving fast toward Northwest Indiana.
Two were hospitalized after being hit by a car in Hammond, Indiana, on Thursday night.
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Indiana State Police said Rogelio Herrera Jr., 22, of Hammond, allegedly possessed multiple devices with files containing child sexual abuse materials.
While much of the water receded after a few hours, days and weeks of cleanup are likely ahead in Hammond. Lauren Victory reports.
Homeowners in northwest Indiana were cleaning up Tuesday, after heavy storms on Monday caused water to overflow from the sewer system into their basements.
The Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff's office said its officers were chasing a man who was wanted on a felony drug warrant in Illinois, who went on to crash.
The Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff's office said its officers were chasing a man who was wanted on a felony drug warrant in Illinois, who went on to crash.
Investigators said the explosion seemed to come from a process at the facility that burns off "volatile organic compounds."
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released new body camera footage of a Chicago police traffic stop that led to a chase and a deadly shootout in Hammond, Indiana in May.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released new body camera footage of a Chicago police traffic stop that led to a chase and a deadly shootout in Hammond, Indiana in May.
Terrell and Chelsea Whittington said they are launching Cursive Academy to reintroduce the art of cursive in their community.
Jim and Suzanne Maxwell were already planning to visit their son Mark in St. Louis. But when a deadly E-F-3 tornado hit there on the May 16, plans changed.
Jim and Suzanne Maxwell were already planning to visit their son Mark in St. Louis. But when a deadly E-F-3 tornado hit there on the May 16, plans changed. Sara Machi reports.
The incident began when police responded to a call of a person wanted for an aggravated battery
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
The two people killed in a deadly mass shooting at a bar in Hammond, Indiana early Sunday morning have been identified, as charges against a person of interest are still pending.
Charges are still pending against the person of interest in a mass shooting at the Portside Pub bar in Hammond, Indiana Sunday night. The two people killed have been identified.
Hammond police said a person of interest has been taken into custody in the shooting, and said his name will be released when charges are filed.
The office said that around 1:30 p.m., the Marine and Aviation Units had responded to a call about a flipped boat on Lake Michigan near the steel mill in East Chicago.
Firefighters had to use special equipment to cut another person out of the car.
Xavier E. Walker and a 17-year-old boy from Chicago were placed into custody.
The driver was a 26-year-old man from Illinois, who was taken to a Chicago correctional facility and will be extradited to Indiana.
An ambulance was seen taking a man with his head wrapped away from the scene.
The fieldhouse burned to the ground. Crisped jerseys and charred facemasks were all that remained afterward.
Burglars used a sledgehammer early Tuesday morning to break into a restaurant in Lakeview, just a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field.
Two businesses were broken into on the same street in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Members of the "Illinois Network to Freedom Collective" are focused on bringing attention to the stories of freedom seekers and sites connected to the Underground Railroad in Illinois.
Pierce and her fiancé, Billie Cavallero, from Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, arrived in Guadalajara for vacation just one day before the unrest.
McMichael and a man told deputies that they had been drinking and arguing for hours.
At least three Illinois Democratic lawmakers are planning to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
She will take the place of former Harvey Mayor Christoper Clark, who died late last month, unexpectedly.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Lizard's Liquid Lounge announced recently that it will be closing for good in April after 18 years on Chicago's Northwest Side.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Burglars used a sledgehammer early Tuesday morning to break into a restaurant in Lakeview, just a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field.
President Donald Trump will give his first State of the Union address of his second term. The economy is expected to be a major topic.
Parts of Mexico are returning to normal following deadly cartel violence over the weekend.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Experts say birders develop denser, more efficient brain regions for attention and perception, helping them identify birds more accurately and the benefits last well into old age.
She will take the place of former Harvey Mayor Christoper Clark, who died late last month, unexpectedly.
Members of the "Illinois Network to Freedom Collective" are focused on bringing attention to the stories of freedom seekers and sites connected to the Underground Railroad in Illinois.
Pierce and her fiancé, Billie Cavallero, from Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, arrived in Guadalajara for vacation just one day before the unrest.
Burglars used a sledgehammer early Tuesday morning to break into a restaurant in Lakeview, just a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field.
Chicago Police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was found dead on a street in the Austin neighborhood. Neighbors said the victim was delivering food to Loretto Hospital when he was killed early Monday.
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
The city of Chicago is about to write some big checks to thousands of vehicle owners who had their cars, vans, or trucks towed by the city without the proper warning.
Gary residents hoped the new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel would mean changes to how much coal is being used and how much emissions are being released, but that's not what's in the works.
Chef Art Smith said the carjacking and fatal shooting of his employee, Darwin Tirado, 22, was devastating not only to his family but also to the larger community.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Eight Cubs players and four White Sox players will be leaving spring training to play in the World Baseball Classic.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
The Bulls played without injured guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons, both acquired at the trade deadline.
Consistency is key for Busch, which is something he learned from his game last season.
Burglars used a sledgehammer early Tuesday morning to break into a restaurant in Lakeview, just a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field.
A robber who lures victims on dating apps to one specific block in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood has struck again.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Des Plaines, Illinois on Sunday were investigating a domestic incident in which one person was injured and another died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
