Victims: Adoption Web Site Is A Scam
Police say the victims come from all over the country -- people who wanted to be parents, but now say they got scammed on an adoption Web site.
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Police say the victims come from all over the country -- people who wanted to be parents, but now say they got scammed on an adoption Web site.
Police in northwest Indiana are still searching for clues, a week after a doctor was last seen at her medical office in Highland.
A lawsuit that led to the release of hundreds of e-mails to Wisconsin's Gov. Scott Walker has resulted in the resignation of a prosecutor in Indiana.
Closing arguments are due later this week in a medical malpractice case against a notorious northwest Indiana "nose doctor."
Indiana Republicans say they are fed up with the Democrats who fled the state nearly a month ago to prevent votes on education and labor-related legislation.
Portage Animal Control is investigating the case of a dog who was found emaciated on a Portage street on Sunday. The dog died three days later.
Two prominent corporations headquartered in Indiana are speaking against the proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage and civil unions.
Indiana Republicans are looking at some changes in state law to deal with democrats who have been hiding out in Illinois for about a month to deny the state House of Representatives a quorum.
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for information about a dead dog that was found in a garbage bag on the side of the road last week in Lowell, Ind.
A former Diocese of Gary, Ind., priest, who has been accused of molesting boys in a handful of civil lawsuits, filed for bankruptcy last month.
Four years ago, when Terrelle Pryor signed with Ohio State, he was hailed by the sweater-vested faithful as a conquering hero whose arrival in Columbus guaranteed a national championship.
Illinois is inching closer to a law that would allow gun owners legally to carry a concealed firearm.
Gas prices have been skyrocketing across the country, but for some people in Indiana, they soon could be even higher thanks to a tax hike.
Eight suspected gang members and associates have been charged with running a drug market on the city's Southeast Side.
Police in northwest Indiana are searching for a 50-year-old woman who vanished from her home on Sunday.
Gov. Pat Quinn is rolling out the welcome mat for the Democratic lawmakers from Wisconsin and Indiana who are taking refuge in Illinois.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a couple of highway shootings last week in Northwest Indiana.
Indiana State Police released a sketch on Monday of a man they believe fired gunshots at another vehicle on Interstate 80 in Northwest Indiana last week.
Indiana State Police say it was apparently road rage that led to shots being fired into a car on Interstate 80 last night.
State child welfare officials are investigating and police expect to file charges Thursday afternoon after a 20-month-old boy died after hitting his head in a northwest Indiana home.
A Federal Express semi truck rolled over on Interstate 65 in Northwest Indiana, causing big problems for the morning rush.
Indiana teachers would have their pay linked to student performance under a proposal that cleared a legislative hearing.
The Indiana State House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage and civil unions.
A former Northwest Indiana Post-Tribune reporter died Monday afternoon from injuries suffered in a fire at her Hammond, Ind. apartment.
Public school teachers in Indiana are making rumblings about organizing a statewide walkout.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
A woman was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Monday night.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
The family says the golden retriever was hit by two cars as he scurried off and went missing for three days.
The dog then attacked one of the officers, who then fired their service weapon, hitting the dog in the body, police said.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats. Carter-Walters joins Dana Kozlov.
Thousands of workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels have voted to authorize a strike, which their union said would be the largest in the city's history.
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications is launching a major software update to the city's 911 dispatch system, but some are calling to slow the process down.
A woman was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Monday night.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Thousands of workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels have voted to authorize a strike, which their union said would be the largest in the city's history.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
Just last week, the Shedd said Osiris was showing signs of improvement after exhibiting symptoms of dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
