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An Indiana charter boat captain has quite a fish story to tell.
Kevin S. Brown Jr., 28, was charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of attempted battery with a deadly weapon, and two counts of resisting law enforcement, according to Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield.
Indiana Republican voters chose Rep. Todd Young as their U.S. Senate nominee on Tuesday, opting for his pragmatism over a tea party-backed congressman who boasted of his obstructionist stance in Washington.
The Lake County Sheriff's Department said 22-year-old Richard Campos was working as a jail trustee on laundry detail at about noon Saturday, when he walked away from his work assignment.
Tashana Beard, 19, of Gary, has been charged with two counts of battery resulting in injuries, according to a statement from Gary police.
Indiana has added a new element to its Safe Haven law that allows mothers to give up newborns by dropping them off at hospitals, police stations, and firehouses.
The final two Northwest Indiana teens who ran away with three others two weeks ago have been located in Florida, authorities said.
Police in Schererville have one person in custody in connection to bomb threats that prompted the closure of at least nine schools in northwest Indiana, threats police said appear to have been false.
Annette January, 19, was a standout athlete and student at Thea Bowman Leadership Academy. She died over the weekend in a Louisiana shootout -- an innocent bystander. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Things were looking grim for Gerald Hamilton of Lake Station, Ind. But kindness -- and gifts -- have poured in from strangers. CBS 2's Brad Edwards has this follow-up report.
Kyle Parker, 22, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, rape, strangulation, child molesting, and more in the death of 15-month-old Shaylyn Ammerman.
Square Donuts says Family Express is infringing its trademark. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports.
Officers responded to a shooting in the 5500 block of Claude Avenue in Hammond at 11:22 p.m. and found a 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound, according to a statement from Hammond Police Lt. Richard Hoyda.
A blue 2007 Dodge, driven by a 34-year-old Gary man, went off the roadway to the left of the eastbound lanes of I-80/94 near Cline Avenue and rear-ended a 2004 Ford Explorer, which had stopped on the shoulder with a flat tire and had its emergency lights activated, according to a statement from Indiana State Police.
Break out of the cabin and get feverish about architecture, hiking, gaming, horseback riding, cooking and sampling new foods or spirits and more at these drive able destinations.
U.S. Attorney David Capp said Eric Dillon was identified as the man seen on security video, shooting 60-year-old Roger Unton on Jan. 20 at the 7-Eleven at 6031 Hohman Ave in Hammond.
Indiana is poised to become the second state to ban abortions sought because a fetus has a genetic abnormality such as Down syndrome under a measure headed to Gov. Mike Pence for approval.
An indictment was expected Thursday in the fatal shooting of a 7-Eleven clerk during a January robbery in northwest Indiana.
Officers found the 43-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 3400 block of Grant Street around 9:10 p.m., according to a statement from Gary police. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lake County Coroner's office.
Video from the game went viral over the weekend. Both northwest Indiana schools say they are taking this incident very seriously. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Nvaun Lewis, 21, of Hammond; and John F Johnson, 29, of Gary, both face two counts of attempted armed robbery and two counts of armed robbery, according to Gary police. Lewis has also been charged with four counts of armed robbery and aggravated battery, and two counts of battery by means of a deadly weapon.
The suspect robbed the Chase Bank branch at 1801 Kennedy Ave. in Schererville, Indiana, at 1:16 p.m., according to the FBI.
James Thompson was found dead at 6:45 p.m. in a wooded area near 1700 Williams St., according to Gary police and the Lake County coroner's office.
A couple in their 60s and 34-year-old their son were found dead Sunday night in Merrillville, Indiana, in what police said is an apparent murder-suicide.
The Coast Guard and fire department dive teams are searching for the body of a woman who either jumped or fell off a pier in Whiting Friday night.
Both baby boys were born within the first two hours of the new year.
Crews arrived at the still and box fire and saw smoke coming from the third floor of the apartment with two people hanging from the window, fire officials said.
A 37-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being shot inside an apartment in the Loop.
After more than 40 years in the U.S., a 70-year-old Filipino grandmother is being deported this week, and her family fears she could have serious medical issues on the flight from O'Hare International Airport to the Philippines.
Isaac Okoro scored a season-high 24 points, Tre Jones added 20 points and 12 assists and the depleted Chicago Bulls topped the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Greg Bovino sparred on social media this week, after the mayor endorsed "ABOLISH ICE" as a possible name for a Chicago snowplow.
Two separate court hearings was held Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as after-school programs.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
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.
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.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
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.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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.
Helicopters and ambulances rushed in to help victims, some of whom were visiting from other countries.
Officials said that two adults and two children were taken to the hospital in critical condition with severe burn injuries, while the other two children are expected to be ok.
Here are some of the babies helping to make the new year even more special.
Some European officials believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the attack in an effort to derail peace efforts without angering President Trump.
Actor Colman Domingo and fellow actors joined in the 2026 spirit with their hopes for the year ahead.
Crews arrived at the still and box fire and saw smoke coming from the third floor of the apartment with two people hanging from the window, fire officials said.
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.
After more than 40 years in the U.S., a 70-year-old Filipino grandmother is being deported this week, and her family fears she could have serious medical issues on the flight from O'Hare International Airport to the Philippines.
Both baby boys were born within the first two hours of the new year.
Thousands of people packed the Chicago Riverwalk on Wednesday for the city's first-ever nationally televised New Year's Eve celebration.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
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.
Isaac Okoro scored a season-high 24 points, Tre Jones added 20 points and 12 assists and the depleted Chicago Bulls topped the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Former Oregon and Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly has been hired as Northwestern's offensive coordinator.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
A teenager was killed and another person was wounded in a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Cicero, after a robbery attempt during a social media marketplace sale, police said.
A man was left in critical condition Wednesday when someone opened fire from a vehicle in broad daylight in the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
A woman stood charged Wednesday in a car-into-pedestrian crash that killed a man in November in Zion, Illinois north of Chicago.
A man was ordered detained Tuesday on charges of claiming to have placed bombs in the cars at a Porsche auto warehouse in the west Chicago suburb of Westmont, authorities said.
A man was killed and a teen was wounded in a shooting in broad daylight Tuesday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
