Kendall Jackson Of Northwest Indiana Becomes First African-American Female Eagle Scout
This month, one Northwest Indiana teenager isn't just celebrating Black History – she has become a part of it.
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This month, one Northwest Indiana teenager isn't just celebrating Black History – she has become a part of it.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Detective Jeffrey Sanchez with his medical bills.
A Tennessee man has been arrested and charged in the murder of a woman and her 4-year-old daughter in Gary nearly three decades ago.
An East Chicago, Indiana officer is recovering in the hospital after being shot while off-duty.
An off-duty East Chicago, Indiana police officer was reportedly shot Sunday evening.
The subzero temperatures on Sunday created an icy mess for firefighters in Northwest Indiana.
Former Indiana First Lady Susan Bayh has died at the age of 61.
"Hammond is one of the most diverse cities in Indiana. Our fire department knows what kind of city we are, and what's tolerated and what's not."
A Gary police spokesperson could not be reached for further comment.
Gary, Indiana will be replacing Columbus Day with a holiday representing the late former Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher.
Police said the boy's mother was at work at the time of the shooting. The person who was taking care of the child at the time is being questioned by police.
Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said that will increase the state's COVID-19 death toll by 15%, to almost 11,600 since March.
Bryan Hannon, an American Cancer Society lobbyist, told the Indiana House Public Health Committee that increasing the cost for vaping was needed so that it didn't become more appealing to cigarette smokers.
Two people were hospitalized Monday – one with life-threatening injuries – following a crash on the Borman Expressway in Gary, Indiana the night before.
Indiana officials have based shot eligibility on age rather than moving up teachers and other essential workers as other states have done.
Indiana public health officials Saturday announced 2,389 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional 43 confirmed deaths.
Holcomb said residents and businesses must still follow precautions including mask wearing and distancing to stem the virus spread.
A Northwest Indiana funeral home is waiting on 20 death certificates, but they can't get them signed because of problems with the state's brand-new birth and death records system.
Municipal offices in Gary, Indiana will be closed on Tuesday due to the weather.
A car crashed into a house in Crown Point, Indiana Monday night.
Indiana public health officials Sunday announced 2,565 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional 23 confirmed deaths.
He could face more than six months in prison if convicted.
New cabinets, new paint, a whole new house; a Northwest Indiana couple was all ready to transition to their brand new creation, but a city rule stopped the move-in before it could start.
"We need to build our economy back, better than ever, and the Department of Transportation can play a central role in this."
Ratcliff's lawsuit disputes the commission's right to take emergency action against him in December when the agency found out about the allegations against former Spectacle vice president John Keeler last January, who was indicted in September.
For the next two years, driving or walking across the bridge will not be an option.
The 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
Illinois State Police said a large object went through the windshield of a vehicle and struck a driver.
The governor's office said even leadership within the Illinois National Guard has communicated to the White House that the state does not require the use of military force.
Bolingbrook police said preliminary investigation indicated that an SUV traveling northbound on Grady attempted to cross Veterans Parkway when it was hit by a sedan traveling westbound on Veterans Parkway.
The governor's office said even leadership within the Illinois National Guard has communicated to the White House that the state does not require the use of military force.
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday that the Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members.
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.
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.
The judge previously stopped the White House from using the Oregon National Guard, so the administration wanted to send the California National Guard instead. But the judge said that defied her previous order and stopped it. Jarred Hill reports.
The closure of the 109-year-old bridge went into effect on Monday.
An object came through the window of a sport-utility vehicle on the outbound Dan Ryan near 31st Street. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
A large object went through the windshield of a vehicle on the Dan Ryan near 31st Street. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
Illinois State Police said a large object went through the windshield of a vehicle and struck a driver.
The governor's office said even leadership within the Illinois National Guard has communicated to the White House that the state does not require the use of military force.
The 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
The department said that during the incident, the agents got out and fired five shots at the woman, who was inside her car. Both she and the man were able to get away.
For the next two years, driving or walking across the bridge will not be an option.
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
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
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 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
In each incident, a man holds up the victims with a black handgun or a silver revolver, police said. He announces a robbery and takes personal property.
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.
