FEMA offering disaster assistance across Indiana starting Friday
FEMA opened intake centers across Indiana to help residents apply for disaster assistance as communities continue to feel the impact of severe storms earlier this month.
Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton at mural in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
Chicago Public Schools reverse some job cuts, but budget anxiety persists
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Customer shot, killed after Thorntons gas station robbery in Brighton Park
A customer was shot and killed during a gas station robbery in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Indiana governor calls for investigation of NIPSCO over weekslong storm outages
Almost two weeks since power was knocked out in Northwest Indiana, nearly 10,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark on Monday afternoon, and Gov. Mike Braun was calling for an investigation of NIPSCO over the prolonged outages.
Chicago Plan Commission approves Ford City Mall redevelopment plan
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
More than 83,000 buildings, homes still without power in Northwest Indiana
As of Wednesday morning, NIPSCO had restored power to 282,000 customers across Northwest Indiana. But more than 83,000 buildings and homes remained in the dark.
Multiple homes lose power again in East Chicago, Indiana, as fire breaks out
Along with other large parts of Northwest Indiana, East Chicago was hit with power outages following a wicked storm that blasted through the area a week ago Tuesday.
Robbins mayor suffers graze wound inside restaurant; security shoots, kills gunman
The mayor of the south Chicago suburb of Robbins was grazed by a bullet wound during a shooting at a restaurant and bar over the weekend.
CEO Warren: Bears' "sole focus" for new stadium site is in Northwest Indiana
Chicago Bears chief executive officer Kevin Warren said Thursday that while team representatives have still been meeting with Illinois officials, the team's "sole focus" is now building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Nearly 400,000 without power after severe storms across Illinois, Indiana
Nearly 400,000 ComEd and NIPSCO customers are without power after destructive storms hit across Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.
At least 3 tornadoes confirmed in south suburbs during Tuesday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours on Tuesday as severe storms blasted the area.
Another round of storms hits Chicago while Sunday cleanup continues
Another round of severe weather hit the Chicago area during the day Tuesday, prompting tornado warnings and causing what were expected to be widespread severe tree damage and power outages.
Couple blindsided by hundreds in fees at Chicago hotel booked through agency
A couple visiting Chicago from England for their babymoon paid hundreds of dollars in extra surprise hotel fees after booking through an online travel agency with an inaccurate listing.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday in Illinois
Just over two weeks until more than a million students across Illinois will head back to their classrooms, and this weekend is the start of some back-to-school savings.