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A portion of an ancient human skull was discovered earlier this year along a riverbank in rural Indiana, local officials announced this week.
The impact of the crash caused the gravel truck to catch fire, trapping the driver inside, Indiana State Police said.
The wrong-way crash happened on Route 30 and Austin in Schererville, Indiana, on Saturday morning.
It happened on Route 30 and Austin in Schererville, Indiana. That's where the officer was in his car and was hit by another vehicle.
A man has been charged with multiple felonies in the shooting death of a 9-year-old boy over the weekend in Gary, Indiana.
Ed Lighthall's dog, Pete, disappeared from his Chicago backyard 10 years ago. Recently, Pete was found running on a busy street in northwest Indiana.
Gary police said officers responded to a 911 hang-up call that originated from a residence in the 400 block of Madison Street. Police said before officers reached the location, the department received a separate call from Methodist Northlake Hospital in Gary about a 9-year-old gunshot victim.
The Gary Police Department did not say what happened before the shooting or if it was accidental.
The Fighting Illini (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival in back-to-back seasons in 2001 and 2002.
Visitors at Indiana Dunes National Park are on their own for the foreseeable future amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The City of Gary, Indiana, is looking to revitalize its downtown after receiving $15 million through an Indiana grant program.
According to Gary police, around 8:40 p.m., police responded to a domestic battery call involving a 24-year-old man and a 57-year-old man at 2544 Connecticut Street.
All eastbound lanes are blocked east of Calumet Avenue as crews work to clear the roadway.
A man was shot and killed by police on Saturday in New Chicago, Indiana.
The Lake County, Indiana Coroner's office said at 1:56 a.m., its investigators were called to Interstate 80/94 near Cline Avenue in Gary to identify a woman who was killed in the crash.
It marked the first time since 1950 that the Hoosiers and Fighting Illini squared off with each other ranked.
A body pulled out of Lake Michigan along Indiana Dunes National Park in May has been identified as a Chicago area man who had been missing since January.
Indiana State Police said Rogelio Herrera Jr., 22, of Hammond, allegedly possessed multiple devices with files containing child sexual abuse materials.
The flower, nicknamed "Clover" and confirmed Wednesday by Guinness World Records as the tallest sunflower ever measured, stretches as high as a telephone pole.
Three people were arrested Friday afternoon in the Chinatown neighborhood near downtown Chicago, after leading police on a high-speed chase from northwest Indiana.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators were the first to report on the significant industrial pollution in Northwest Indiana stemming from the steel production facilities in the area — and the health impact on the people living in Gary.
All summer long, art students at Indiana University Northwest have been working to make Gary more beautiful. For one of the students, the project is deeply personal. Noel Brennan reports.
While much of the water receded after a few hours, days and weeks of cleanup are likely ahead in Hammond. Lauren Victory reports.
Homeowners in northwest Indiana were cleaning up Tuesday, after heavy storms on Monday caused water to overflow from the sewer system into their basements.
Metra is running on a reduced schedule for Christmas Eve.
Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza closed for the season in Daley Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up a rough year for the popular holiday market due to new capacity limits required by the city.
The main topic for shoppers was not the lines or the last-minute deals, but the warm weather.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday declined to veto a $16.6 billion spending plan passed by his rivals on the City Council, allowing it to go into effect without his signature.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over a state law restricting immigration arrests.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
Residents there are hoping barriers and sandbags will help protect their homes, with more rain expected through Christmas Day.
Democrats in Congress have said they’re planning legal action if the Justice Department does not release the remaining files connected to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But the DOJ said it has uncovered more than a million additional files they need to go through.
Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza closed for the season in Daley Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up a rough year for the popular holiday market due to new capacity limits required by the city.
One staff member and one resident were killed in the blast. Twenty others were also hurt.
The main topic for shoppers was not the lines or the last-minute deals, but the warm weather.
CTA Red Line service was suspended on Chicago's South Side late Wednesday morning after the brakes caught fire on a train.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A mass shooting in the parking lot of a liquor store in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood left a man dead and three others injured.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
Murakami, or "Mune" as he likes to be called, was introduced on Monday on the South Side after signing a two-year, $34-million contract.
Each of the kids had $250 to spend during their holiday shopping spree at JD Sports on State Street.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
