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Four people, including 21-year-old Richard D. Smith, robbed the Advance Auto Parts store in the 2200 block of Grant Street in Gary, Ind., at gunpoint on Dec. 22, according to a statement from Gary police. They took the drawers from the cash registers and ran away.
A man charged with shooting a security guard during an attempted robbery last month in northwest Indiana has been charged with two other holdups from December.
Lake County Sheriff John Buncich has been trying to convince state lawmakers to remove an East Chicago city councilman who was re-elected last year, even though he has been in jail for murder since October.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a restaurant last month in Gary, Indiana.
James Luttinen, 33, faces a level 3 felony count of rape, according to the Porter County sheriff's office.
The two women were jogging east on County Road 1200 North near 370 East about 2 p.m. in unincorporated Jackson Township when the Corvette came over a hill from the west and the driver lost control when he saw them in his path.
James A. Wagner was driving the Ford Explorer southbound on I-65 at mile marker 244.5 in Crown Point about 1 p.m. when the vehicle veered between lanes three times, went onto the inner shoulder and then started rolling, according to Indiana State Police.
The Lake County Coroner's office said 63-year-old Lana Taneff was found dead at her home in the 2300 block of West 44th Avenue; and her mother, 86-year-old Velia Taneff was found on a neighboring property in the 2300 block of West 44th Avenue. Both victims had ligature marks on their necks, an indication they might have been strangled.
The state of Indiana has come up with a new way to try to get a handle on overweight trucks that roll along Interstate highways and cost taxpayers more money in road repairs.
Richard James Kalecki, Jr. was found dead in a Calumet City cemetery. The exact cause of his death is under investigation, but preliminary reports from the Cook County medical examiner's office state that he killed himself, according to a statement from the Schererville Police Department released Sunday night.
Saturday night, police were searching for Richard James Kalecki Jr., 49 and distributed his photograph to the media.
Joshua Smith, of the 2400 block of Wells Street in Lake Station, was pronounced dead at 1:22 a.m. Dec. 25 at Methodist Northlake Hospital in Gary, according to a statement from the Lake County coroner's office.
Rebecca Navarro, 56, was driving a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser east in the right lane of I-80/94 just west of Burr Street when her vehicle collided with the back of a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu at 10:08 p.m., according to Indiana State Police.
Johnny Ware, 25, was shot once in the head while standing on his driveway in the 1500 block of West 2nd Avenue in Gary about 10:30 p.m., according to Gary police and the Lake County coroner's office.
Jasper Valliant was shot multiple times in the 4200 block of Dearborn Avenue in Hammond at 8:25 a.m., according to Hammond Police Lt. Richard Hoyda and the Lake County coroner's office.
Robert Merrill Jr. is accused of stealing a medical transport van in the 600 block of East 39th Avenue in Gary in the early morning hours of Dec. 5, Gary police said in a statement.
A third lane would be added in both directions for nearly 15 miles on I-65, between Merrillville and Indiana State Road 2, near Lowell.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis says it has brought a Syrian refugee family into the state despite Republican Gov. Mike Pence's request that it not do so.
Willie Carter, 28, was charged with two counts each of criminal confinement, battery causing serious bodily injury, residential entry, theft and domestic battery, according to a statement from the Gary Police Department.
The truck was westbound on I-80/94 about a mile west of the Grant Street exit at 1:08 a.m. when it hit a crash cushion and cement pillar, went airborne, and came to rest across the right, right middle and left middle lanes under the Chase Street overpass, according to Indiana State Police. It then caught fire.
Edwin Tollinchi-Rodriguez, of East Chicago, Ind., pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana.
Monarch butterflies will lay eggs only on milkweed plants, which have become rarer in the Midwest.
The man walked into the First State Bank of Porter at 429 N. Calumet Ave. just before 10:30 a.m, according to Chesterton police Chief David Cincoski. He gave an employee a note and showed a weapon, receiving an undisclosed amount of money before running southwest away from the bank.
The male burglarized the Auto Spa car wash at 3117 Broadway on both Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 sometime between midnight and 3 a.m., according to Gary police.
Shoeing horses is an ancient craft. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to an Indiana man who makes his living at it.
Ghost hunter Tony Szabelski points out that 22nd Place has a violent history dating back before Chicago's Chinese community arrived in present-day Chinatown.
Two people were injured when a car crashed into a house in northwest suburban Hanover Park.
A grand jury has indicted a woman shot by federal agents in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood after allegedly ramming agents carrying out immigration operations last weekend.
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
The City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced an ordinance last month that would lift the ban on video gambling in Chicago.
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
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.
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.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
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.
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.
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.
West 22nd Place in Chicago's Chinatown is an unassuming street branching off from the bustle of Wentworth Avenue. It also might be Chicago's most haunted block.
CBS SkyWatch was over the scene where a car crashed into a home in Hanover Park, Illinois, injuring 2 people.
Cool with sprinkles Friday, highs in the mid-60s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Take a look inside the power play Big White Fog playing at the Court Theatre.
The Chicago and Loyola communities are honoring the life of the beloved Sister Jean.
Several protesters outside the facility were also taken into custody by Broadview police Friday morning.
Two people were injured when a car crashed into a house in northwest suburban Hanover Park.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Ghost hunter Tony Szabelski points out that 22nd Place has a violent history dating back before Chicago's Chinese community arrived in present-day Chinatown.
A grand jury has indicted a woman shot by federal agents in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood after allegedly ramming agents carrying out immigration operations last weekend.
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.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
Crow-Armstrong's two-out swing was part of a four-run first inning for Chicago — continuing a wild trend.
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.
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
The burglaries have occurred on the North, Northwest, Near South, and Southwest sides, as well as right downtown.
