Gary, Ind. To Rehire Furloughed Firefighters
Federal grant money is helping the city of Gary, Ind. to bring back several firefighters who were laid off early this year. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.
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Federal grant money is helping the city of Gary, Ind. to bring back several firefighters who were laid off early this year. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.
Remember the traffic ticket quota system that was in the headlines this week in Gary, Indiana? It's over.
Indiana officials today announced they have launched an "expedited" investigation into the events surrounding the death of a 13-year-old boy whose body was found buried in a Gary trailer park last month.
If you're driving through Gary, Ind. you had really better watch how you drive.
Larger classroom size, fewer administrators, less security and nearly 300 pink slips for teachers. Those are just a few of the cutbacks as the Gary, Ind. school district faces the biggest budget cut in its history.
A Gary, Ind., man died from multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday, the Lake County Coroner's office said.
The federal government wants to collect almost $700,000 it says was illegally gained by a Gary, Ind. business.
Authorities have now identified both bodies found over Easter weekend buried in a pile of manure on a rural property in Gary, Ind. The victims had been shot.
Prom season is underway, and one teenager from Gary, Ind., is bucking tradition by taking his mother as his date.
Police in northwest Indiana are looking for the person or people who threw rocks onto vehicles overnight from Cline Avenue.
Bond was denied today for the father and stepmother of a 13-year-old boy who was kept in a dog cage for more than a year, then buried under a slab of concrete in a trailer park after he died.
Authorities have identified one of the men whose bodies were buried in a manure pile at a Gary, Ind., horse farm last month.
The father and stepmother of a 13-year-old boy whose body was found in a Gary, Ind., trailer park last week have now been charged with the boy's murder.
The primary election for mayor in Gary, Ind., Tuesday has set the stage for possible Indiana election history.
Voters in Indiana go to the polls Tuesday to pick city and town governments and decide tax questions.
A Gary man has been charged with criminal confinement, strangulation, intimidation, domestic battery and public intoxication involving his wife.
Next Tuesday is Election Day in Northwest Indiana, and in Gary, voters will choose nominees to become replace longtime Mayor RUdy Clay
Two unidentified bodies were discovered over the weekend in a manure pile at a Gary, Ind., horse farm.
A diagnosis of prostate cancer is forcing the mayor of Gary to suspend his campaign for re-election.
Three firefighters were hurt in Gary, Ind., on Tuesday when the ceiling of a burning building collapsed on them.
A police helicopter pilot was temporarily blinded when somebody pointed a laser at him while he was on patrol in Northwest Indiana last week.
A very special dance school in Gary, Ind. prepares young people for potential performance careers. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says the dancers there are all someone you should know.
Four current or former employees of Quick Sam Tax Service in Gary, Ind. were indicted for preparing fraudulent tax returns over the past year.
Readers in Gary, Ind., are losing their main library and a branch to cost-cutting.
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.
The note and dead rat were left in front of his office around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Chicago police.
The workshop provided residents with information on how to respond while interacting with law enforcement. Concerns increased following President Donald Trump's plans to target Chicago with the National Guard, which he later said he wouldn't do.
The Wicker Park Lutheran Church was Built in 1906 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Patricia Nelson, who is spending her final days in hospice after she was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension this year, said the attack on her home added more to her plate.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Aaron Jaffe — a renowned former Illinois state lawmaker, judge and chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board — passed away last week.
The ICE agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, Homeland Security officials said.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
When it comes to speaking to kids about current events such as immigration enforcement, and concerns they may have about friends of themselves, what do you say?
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The current Guinness World Record holder for the largest gathering of people with the same first name was set in the Balkans in 2017, with over 2,000 people named Ivan.
She turned 100 years young with lots of family and friends by her side and not one, but two birthday cakes.
The 80s are here for a while. Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest.
Organizers suspended the race after it became clear cyclists would not be able to get to the finish line. At least two people were arrested.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel for a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two visited the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
The undocumented father shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, only had a history of minor traffic violations, not a criminal record, according to his attorney.
Patricia Nelson, who is spending her final days in hospice after she was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension this year, said the attack on her home added more to her plate.
Organizers of the parade said keeping it going shows the community's commitment to heritage and cultural resilience.
The note and dead rat were left in front of his office around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Chicago police.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
Shannon Stephens, 23, of Chicago's North Austin neighborhood, and Jamarion Gray, 21, of Hazel Crest, were arrested a block apart shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.
Chicago police said two men were outside near 85th and Sangamon streets when a black sport-utility vehicle pulled up. The men inside started quarreling with the victims and then shot them.
Thabo Bester gained global notoriety in 2023 after his arrest in Tanzania, a year after the dramatic escape from a private prison.
During the traffic stop, investigators found a loaded drum-style ammunition magazine lying out in the open on the center console of a pickup truck, police said. More weapons were later discovered.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
