Bank Robber's Attempt At Guilty Plea Hits Snag
A man's plea agreement on a charge of bank robbery in Northwest Indiana was almost derailed Wednesday until a binding agreement was taken out, according to court records.
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A man's plea agreement on a charge of bank robbery in Northwest Indiana was almost derailed Wednesday until a binding agreement was taken out, according to court records.
An elderly Northwest Indiana couple was shot and killed, and their bodies were dumped in a forest preserve. Their sons came face to face with one of the killers in court Tuesday. Gregory Brooks Jr. will spend the rest of his life in prison.
One of the teens accused in the murder of a beloved couple from Hammond, Ind., could learn his fate later today.
A Porter County, Ind., Sheriff's officer had a blood alcohol level of nearly twice the legal limit when he was involved in the crash in Valparaiso, prosecutors say.
What a weird weekend in college football. I still don't know what to say about the Illinois-Michigan game. There are a lot of high scoring football games where you just give credit to the offenses for making plays, but this wasn't one of those.
A lake effect snowstorm is expected to drop about an inch of snow on northwest Indiana.
A roadside assistance worker changing a flat tire on a semi was killed along southbound Interstate 65 in Northwest Indiana.
Dive teams have pulled two bodies out of a pond near Gary-Chicago Airport, where two fisherman disappeared last week.
There is snow in the forecast for Thursday evening. But it only applies if you live in Northwest Indiana.
Officials have closed the Interstate 94 ramp to westbound I-90 in Northwest Indiana, as they try to determine how severely it was damaged after a truck full of pigs fell onto it from a ramp above.
Joe O breaks down some of the biggest games in this weekend's college football action, and picks his winners against the spread.
Mark Dantonio has done a brilliant job in the midst of suffering a mild heart attack in September. His assistants arguably did an even better job in his absence. But Thursday, Dantonio made a horrible and disturbing decision to reinstate defensive back Chris L. Rucker the same day he was released from jail.
Investigators are searching for a young girl reportedly pulled into a vehicle by a man in Hammond, Ind., Thursday afternoon.
The tips have slowed but two dozen investigators continue to doggedly hunt for a killer.
A second Hammond, Ind., teenager pleaded guilty Tuesday to the murders of the elderly parents of former CLTV talk show host Garrard McClendon.
Police are investigating the homicide of a 94-year-old woman over the weekend just outside Gary, Ind.
Former councilman takes over for interim mayor to succeed disgraced ex-Mayor George Pabey, convicted on public corruption charges.
Just 57 minutes. That's how long Matthew Isaiah Peters lived. But his oh-so-brief life touched so many lives.
Northwestern's Dan Persa has lead the Wildcats to a 5-1 start. He's among an array of quarterbacks across the Big Ten who are redefining what was once a conference dominated by running backs and defense.
In light of the dropped murder charges against Lynwood police officer Brian Dorian for a two-state shooting spree, there is still a killer on the loose.
Murder charges were dropped against a Lynwood police officer accused of a deadly two-state shooting spree.
A school in Cedar Lake, Ind., was locked down for lunch and recess Tuesday, after a man shot and killed himself in the back seat of a car nearby.
Woman who was visiting him is named as suspect.
There is a standoff between a crowd and a group of federal agents in Chicago's East Side neighborhood, near the Indiana border.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is focusing on domestic violence survivors as she celebrates the grand opening of Chicago's first so-called "family justice center."
A woman has been charged with shooting another driver along the Bishop Ford Freeway over the weekend, after getting into a fight along the shoulder of the expressway.
Illinois lawmakers return to the state capital in Springfield Tuesday for the fall veto session, with no shortage of things to address.
Two families from Colorado urged the Supreme Court to reaffirm that parents have a constitutional right to make decisions about their children's care and upbringing.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 with the Senate expected to hold an eighth vote on a GOP funding bill. Follow live updates here.
Fioretti said he will announce his candidacy for Illinois Attorney General on Tuesday afternoon at Manny's Deli.
The idea is to tax the services, rideshare, food delivery, that use single vehicles and funnel that into services like CTA, Metra, and Pace.
A federal judge last week approved a request to remove the fence put up outside the ICE facility.
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.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
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.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Chicago police are searching for the suspect who they said sexually abused a woman in Logan Square on Sunday.
The storm brought torrential rain, powerful winds and flooding from the Carolinas to New England.
The first of two fall veto sessions for the Illinois legislature starts Tuesday. Top of mind is funding for CTA, Metra and Pace, plus measures to limit ICE actions.
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is focusing on domestic violence survivors as she celebrates the grand opening of Chicago's first so-called "family justice center."
Federal agents deployed a chemical agent or smoke bomb to disperse a crowd during a standoff in the city's East Side neighborhood.
Video shows a teen girl in Hoffman Estates being pulled out of the passenger seat of a car and thrown to the ground, all while saying she's not resisting arrest.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
While a fence must come down by 11:59 p.m., Broadview residents say the area around the ICE facility, increasingly reinforced, feels like a "fortress."
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is focusing on domestic violence survivors as she celebrates the grand opening of Chicago's first so-called "family justice center."
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.
The Bears (3-2), coming off their bye, extended their winning streak to three games under first-year coach Ben Johnson.
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.
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.
