Former East Chicago Mayor Headed Off To Prison
Former East Chicago, Ind., Mayor George Pabey is going off to prison next month.
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Former East Chicago, Ind., Mayor George Pabey is going off to prison next month.
A semi truck driver was struck and killed as he stood outside his semi Tuesday afternoon on the Borman Expy. in northwest Indiana and a Chicago man was cited for the crash.
Voters in Indiana go to the polls Tuesday to pick city and town governments and decide tax questions.
Osama Bin Laden's death comes are great news to a Dyer, Ind., man, who was in the north tower of the World Trade Center when American Airlines Flight 11 hit the building on Sept. 11, 2001.
Next Tuesday is Election Day in Northwest Indiana, and in Gary, voters will choose nominees to become replace longtime Mayor RUdy Clay
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will be back in his hometown of Santa Claus, Ind., next month, to raise money for a walk to cure diabetes.
The National Weather Service as issued a tornado watch for parts of the Chicago area.
Sure enough, another inch of rain fell on the already-wet Chicago area Monday night and Tuesday morning, and widespread flooding has been reported.
A Northwest Indiana couple and their infant son went through a terrifying ordeal in February when a gunman opened fire during a road-rage incident.
A 10-year-old boy was apparently targeted by child predators on a popular website.
Two Northwest Indiana girls, ages 16 and 14, are accused of tying up a 17-year-old male and sexually assaulting him.
A brand new Ford pickup was destroyed, and three others sustained smoke and fire damage, when the semi that was hauling them to Missouri caught fire in northwest Indiana this morning.
State lawmakers in Indiana are working to enact some of the highest abortion restrictions in the country.
When Indiana house democrats fled the state for 34 days in February and March, the Republicans talked about preventing "bolting" by making it illegal.
A controversial state Supreme Court ruling says people who can legally carry guns in other states can bring their firearms into Illinois.
Someone in Indiana is the winner of a $221.7 million jackpot in the Powerball Lottery.
Police in Northwest Indiana say the more time that goes by, the more likely it is that foul play may have been involved in the disappearance of a 70-year-old eye doctor.
A single-engine aircraft originated its flight in northwest suburban Wheeling and crashed while landing at South Bend Airport.
The search continues for a missing 70-year-old northwest Indiana ophthalmologist, who disappeared 10 days ago.
Speaking for the first time since his ex-wife disappeared, a doctor from northwestern Indiana said Thursday he is hopeful his former spouse will be found safe.
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.
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."
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson returned to the lineup after missing Saturday night's 3-2 loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury.
The popular music venue in a post on Instagram said they will remain open through their New Year's Eve party.
Maynor Vasquez Gomez was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man in Chicago Lawn early Sunday morning.
The impact of the crash caused the gravel truck to catch fire, trapping the driver inside, Indiana State Police said.
For a woman battling breast cancer, a little bit of comfort can go a long way. A group of women in Mount Prospect is doing their part to help patients – one pillow at a time.
A federal judge last week approved a request to remove the fence put up outside the ICE facility.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
As part of Crocs' month-long celebration “Croctober,” they're releasing a fan-inspired creation.
It started with this ceremony near State and Wacker, then headed down State Street to Van Buren.
For a woman battling breast cancer, a little bit of comfort can go a long way. A group of women in Mount Prospect in Chicago's northwest suburbs are doing their part to help patients – one pillow at a time.
The Regional Transportation Authority has mandated Metra, Pace, and CTA all implement a fare increase of at least 10% in 2026 to address major budget shortfalls while it still seeks solutions from state lawmakers.
Mostly cloudy skies remain tonight as a few areas of patchy fog develop. Tuesday looks mainly dry until we get to the overnight period.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
The CTA announced its planned 2026 fare and pass price hikes for the 2026 fiscal year.
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson said she decided on the restriction after protests Saturday night "degenerated into chaos."
The popular music venue in a post on Instagram said they will remain open through their New Year's Eve party.
Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins is demanding accountability after he said ICE agents detained U.S. citizens using excessive force at Concordia Cemetery last week.
Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson returned to the lineup after missing Saturday night's 3-2 loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury.
The wait is almost over to see Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels duke it out for the second time in their NFL careers.
Connor Bedard and Sam Rinzel scored for the 'Hawks, and Spencer Knight made 25 saves.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season.
Burglars stole an ATM from a store in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday morning.
The victims ranged in age from 13 to 35, according to Chicago police.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
