Teacher at East Chicago, Indiana school said she had a 'kill list' of students, police say
A student in the teacher's class who is being credited for stepping up and telling school leaders. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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A student in the teacher's class who is being credited for stepping up and telling school leaders. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Wednesday that prevents the state from enforcing the Republican-backed abortion ban while it considers whether the ban violates the state constitution.
Several national election watchdog organizations consider the 1st Congressional District race in Northwest Indiana a toss-up.
The Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association tells us nearly 60% of owners say they're making less money now than before 2020.
The officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the driver refused to stop resulting in a pursuit, ISP said.
Imagine serving years in prison for a crime you didn't commit — only to be released without zero assistance and not even an apology.
A new initiative launched in Northwest Indiana Thursday is aimed at not only helping exonerees get their freedom, but also regain their next steps. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Anti-abortion advocates said they anticipated the challenge and hope to see it reversed as soon as possible.
The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure.
New restrictions expected to add more pressure on Illinois abortion providers as more come from out of state seeking services.
The burglary happened at Hug-a-Pup at 169th Street and Calumet Avenue in Hammond on Sunday night.
Hill has had two convictions overturned -- in the 1980 murder of a police officer at a Hammond, Indiana hotel, and in a rape the same year. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Munster police are searching for the suspect who burglarized a salon Wednesday morning.
At least one person is dead in the crash.
A trooper was struck by an alleged impaired driver Sunday morning, according to Indiana State Police.
The mayor said the beach will remain closed on a day-by-day basis as the city runs tests.
"Dave needs to be there for his family, to be able to be there. So I had no problem giving up my vacation time that I'm not currently using, to help him out."
Abortion clinic operators in Indiana are suing the state to block a near-all-abortion ban set to take effect two weeks from Thursday.
It provides about a quarter of the gasoline used in Illinois.
troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash near 5.7 mile-marker between Cline Avenue and Burr Street Sunday morning.
While the Friday night lights were on for Warren Township High School in Gurnee, fans paused during the football game for a former player who recently died in a car crash.
Roman Catholics in Northwest Indiana are saying goodbye to a longtime pillar of the church.
The park will remain closed until further notice.
Freshman ISU football player Christian Eubanks, 18 – a recent graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee – was among those killed in the crash.
Police said they suspected the vehicle the suspect was driving to be stolen.
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
Firefighters were seen at the Luna Park Apartments, near Wedgewood Drive and St. Paul Avenue, around 1 a.m. Sunday.
The building houses the campaign office of Dolton Trustee Kiana Belcher, who is running for the Cook County Board.
The fire broke out around 2:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of East 73rd Place, near Euclid Avenue.
Chicago police say four people were killed and 17 others were wounded. Their ages ranged from 16 to 49.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
The Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for CTA Red Line expansion and Red and Purple Line modernization program, pressuring Democrats during the government shutdown.
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
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.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
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.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
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.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
Thousands of homeowners are struggling to rebuild after the devastating California wildfires in January, and a new report warns the very ground where their homes once stood may be toxic. Elise Preston reports.
The U.S. Senate is to meet on Monday in hopes of finding a solution, but until then, the shutdown and its far-reaching effects continue. Cristian Benavides reports.
The Rev. Jackson himself was not at the event.
Wendt died in May at the age of 78.
Steve Hartman and his children visit the Schoper family, with a look at how three young kids found a positive way to grieve after losing their beloved family pet.
There have been clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview and other ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Federal agents shot a woman in the Brighton Park neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side Saturday morning after they became boxed in by vehicles, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The fire broke out around 2:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of East 73rd Place, near Euclid Avenue.
The building houses the campaign office of Dolton Trustee Kiana Belcher, who is running for the Cook County Board.
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
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.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
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.
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
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.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
The Cubs-Brewers rivalry will reach a new level on Saturday when the two teams meet in the National League Division Series in Milwaukee. It's the first time ever the two teams are meeting in the playoffs.
The Chicago Cubs will host watch parties outside Wrigley Field for their upcoming National League Division Series games in Milwaukee against the Brewers.
Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates.
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
Someone has been leaving hate-filled messages since June, ranging from antisemitic slurs to wishing death on Jewish people.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
