Death, Massive Damage In Southern Indiana In Wake Of Tornadoes
Authorities say tornadoes have left widespread damage in southern Indiana and a sheriff's official says at least one town is "completely gone."
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Authorities say tornadoes have left widespread damage in southern Indiana and a sheriff's official says at least one town is "completely gone."
There was a disturbing discovery in a remote area of Gary, Ind., Friday morning, when a utility worker found a human skull lying on a dead-end street.
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing to close its mail processing center in Gary, Ind., in a move that will cut about 156 jobs in the area.
Police in northwest Indiana want nothing to do with a reward that is being offered in a murder case.
A man wanted for seven bank robberies in the Midwest has been arrested in Kentucky.
Police are urging motorists to use caution after a woman was stopped on Interstate 80/94 in northwest Indiana by two men pretending to be state police officers.
A powerful lake-effect snow system is blasting the Chicago area, and it could dump as much as 18 inches of accumulation in some areas.
Cody Zeller scored 22 points and Victor Oladipo had 18 to lead No. 23 Indiana past Illinois 84-71 on Thursday night.
In Indiana, efforts have been unproductive so far in tracking the sale of cold medications that could be used for illicit drugs.
Victor Oladipo scored a career-high 23 points to help No. 20 Indiana defeat Purdue 78-61 on Saturday night and break a five-game losing streak to its in-state rival.
As Indiana lawmakers head toward final passage of so-called "right to work" legislation, Gov. Pat Quinn is calling it a bad move that won't help Indiana compete with Illinois for business.
Ben Brust scored 13 points and No. 25 Wisconsin continued its recent rebound in the Big Ten, beating No. 16 Indiana 57-50 on Thursday night.
Indiana is now poised to become the first right-to-work state in the nation's industrial belt.
The Indiana law that allows licensed residents to carry concealed firearms has apparently helped break up what could have been a bloody robbery.
As one robber grabbed an employee and the other brandished an Uzi-type weapon, a Rally's co-worker took quick action, firing at the would-be criminals inside the store early Jan. 11.
Police have identified bones found at the site of a former bait shop in Hammond, Ind., as a 38-year-old woman who has been missing since 1999.
The search continues for a man suspected of a murder in South Bend, Ind., after a car linked to the case was found in Chicago.
Indiana is now the second state to offer a license plate promoting benefiting LGBT causes.
A 26-year-old Highland, Ind., man has been charged in the murder of his girlfriend, who was found shot in the face earlier this week in the apartment they shared.
A 2-year-old girl was in critical condition in a Chicago hospital after she apparently was accidentally shot in the head by another child while playing.
Authorities say an Indiana man got so angry when he was arrested for stealing a car that he threatened to eat the police officers who arrested him, as well as their entire families and their dogs.
Snow removal may have been the motivation behind a hit and run this week in Northwest Indiana.
A suspect surrendered Thursday night, two days after he broke free from his handcuffs and stole a police car in Kouts, Ind.
Bitter cold has set in after the snowstorm Thursday, as people struggle to get around, clean up, and start their cars.
Indiana's Christian Watford could have tied the score but he missed a 3-pointer in the closing seconds.
Pat Hynes won the Democratic primary for Cook County assessor on Tuesday, defeating incumbent Fritz Kaegi.
The Chicago Housing Authority board has voted for a new chief executive officer, and it's not former Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th), whom Mayor Brandon Johnson named as his pick for the job nearly a year ago.
A University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs was reported missing while on a trip to Barcelona, Spain.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Pat Hynes won the Democratic primary for Cook County assessor on Tuesday, defeating incumbent Fritz Kaegi.
The Chicago Housing Authority board has voted for a new chief executive officer, and it's not former Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th), whom Mayor Brandon Johnson named as his pick for the job nearly a year ago.
Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is projected to win the Democratic primary in the 8th Congressional District in Illinois, a seat incumbent U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is giving up to run for the U.S. Senate.
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
The 2026 Illinois primary election is Tuesday, March 17. Here are results for all races.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
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.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
Pat Hynes won the Democratic primary for Cook County assessor on Tuesday, defeating incumbent Fritz Kaegi.
Dash cams, cellphones, and home surveillance video all caught a glimpse of the seven-ton meteor.
President Trump is defending the war against Iran as the U.S. gets pushback from allies, and from within the U.S. intelligence community. Jarred Hill reports.
The Chicago Housing Authority board has voted for a new chief executive officer, and it’s not former Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th), whom Mayor Brandon Johnson named as his pick for the job nearly a year ago.
A college student from the Chicago suburbs disappeared while on a trip to Barcelona, Spain.
Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Cook County Board President were among the races on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday.
CBS News has projected Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the winner of the Democratic primary for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic primary in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois, one of the most closely watched congressional races in the 2026 midterms.
A Chicago firefighter has died from injuries he sustained while battling an extra-alarm fire Monday afternoon in an apartment building in Rogers Park.
A University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs was reported missing while on a trip to Barcelona, Spain.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
