11-year-old girl charged after shooting threat to Gary school
A social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
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A social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
For the first time in years, Gary school students returned to the Spell Bowl and showed they can spell victory.
The students come from Banneker at Marquette and Daniel Hale Williams Elementary.
The Lake County Prosecutor's office has charged Gerald Lynn Smith, 60, of Madisonville, Kentucky, with the murder, rape, and murder while committing or attempting to commit rape.
The driver crashed after going the wrong way into oncoming traffic on 5th Avenue near Jefferson Street.
The fire started in a second-floor apartment.
Davione Comanse, 23, was last seen in the glen park area of Gary on Sept. 23.
The Lake County Coroner's Office ruled both boys' deaths as homicides.
Drivers are advised to take alternative routes.
The mayor said the beach will remain closed on a day-by-day basis as the city runs tests.
Someone waved down an officer at Ridge Road and Georgia Street, saying someone had fired into a nearby business.
Roman Catholics in Northwest Indiana are saying goodbye to a longtime pillar of the church.
Police said 35-year-old Amanda Lentner is five-feet tall and weighs 100 lbs. She has brown eyes and blond hair with dark roots.
"We believe because of our geographic position and the assets. We already have that. Gary still is a gem and an opportunity that's just waiting to happen."
Families of all ages are invited to come out and enjoy games, giveaways, food trucks, treats, and more.
Walker may have been with his aunt Diamond Bynum -- who is also missing.
The crash occurred near 5th Avenue and Colfax Street in Gary.
"Our family is heartbroken and outraged at this loss."
The shooting happened at a block party in Gary just after midnight, according to police.
"They will certainly be required to be a little bit more guarded, in terms of how they deploy officers and more importantly, when encountering potential suspects in any particular instance."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police gave few details but said the suspect with the gun was "making the residence unsafe."
"It hurts my heart the fact that it's going on seven years and we haven't gotten any answers."
Two people are dead and four others are wounded after shooting at a nightclub in Gary, police said.
A male, identified as John Doe, was found dead and partially burned Wednesday morning in Gary.
A young woman is suing an ice cream shop owner for invasion of privacy and emotional distress in a scheme to secretly record her as she was undressing in the restroom.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has said National Guard troops could also be coming soon.
The Bookmark Project donates books to hospitals, therapy centers, and other settings where young people might benefit from such an uplift.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Police said the 73-year-old woman was found unresponsive at the scene of the fire in the 11000 block of South Avenue N.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has said National Guard troops could also be coming soon.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
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.
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.
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.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
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.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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 sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
A young woman is suing an ice cream shop owner for invasion of privacy and emotional distress in a scheme to secretly record her as she was undressing in the restroom.
Officials in the US. Now say they were informed ahead of the attack.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has said National Guard troops could also be coming soon.
The newly opened Matilda and Clandestino in River North is giving a tour in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The House Oversight Committee released thousands of pages from the Epstein Files, including Jeffrey Epstein's "Birthday Book" which includes a letter that appears to be signed by Pres. Donald Trump, which he has called "a fake thing."
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
At least five drivers reported flat fires on the Edens Expressway on Tuesday morning.
A young woman is suing an ice cream shop owner for invasion of privacy and emotional distress in a scheme to secretly record her as she was undressing in the restroom.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has said National Guard troops could also be coming soon.
Chicago police said one woman was taken to St. Bernard Hospital for smoke inhalation.
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.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
The team announced Friday that Angel Reese was suspended for the first half of Sunday's game for making comments "detrimental to the team." It was announced at halftime that she would not play in the second half due to a back injury.
Lenyn Sosa homered and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Sunday afternoon.
The attack happened at 9:15 p.m. in the 9500 block of South Halsted Street.
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
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.
The woman accused of firing the gun was taken into custody, police said.
The SWAT team was able to locate the man and arrest him without incident, police said.
