Two of Lake County’s state senators appear headed for defeat By Steve Sadin November 3, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. Incumbent state Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, seemed to be cruising to victory.
Democrat Barbara Domer in lead for Porter County Clerk By Shelley Jones November 3, 2026 at 10:50 p.m. The race for Porter County Clerk was among the closest in the county, with Valparaiso...
Jen Wilson holds slim lead over incumbent Pete Lindemulder in Lake Council race By Michelle L. Quinn November 3, 2026 at 10:46 p.m. Democrat Jen Wilson and Republican incumbent Pete Lindemulder were both at 50% at press time,...
‘A destination for transplant innovation’: Northwestern launches new transplant institute By Jane Miller October 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The tech-forward institute aims to help streamline the organ transplant process for patients.
Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in southern Illinois, authorities say By Jeffrey Collins October 27, 2026 at 4:09 p.m. An escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murdering a co-worker stole a truck from a nearby...
Hammond council urged to protect residents targeted by ICE By Jim Masters October 27, 2026 at 3:55 p.m. Federal immigration enforcement agents are arresting people on the streets of Northwest Indiana and their...
Victim’s family prays over Gary man, 21, as he gets 55-year split term By Meredith Colias-Pete October 27, 2026 at 3:51 p.m. Judge Natalie Bokota sentenced Damarion Crossley, 21, to a 55-year split term — 45 years...
Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case By Leah Willingham October 27, 2026 at 3:50 p.m. One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang...
Seven to run for Harvey mayor; candidates also file in Dolton, Lynwood and Riverdale By Evy Lewis October 27, 2026 at 3:44 p.m. Seven candidates will run for mayor of Harvey to replace Shirley Drewenski, appointed interim after...
A dinosaur fossil that looks like a mini T. rex just sold for a giant $47 million By Philip Marcelo October 27, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. The rare skeleton of a Nanotyrannus — recently confirmed to be a distant cousin of...
Hammond man gets 85 years for killing ex-wife By Meredith Colias-Pete October 27, 2026 at 3:07 p.m. A judge sentenced Allen Oscar Woods, 41, to the maximum of 85 years Monday after...
Judge hears arguments on requested investigation of Will County prosecutors in Kee forfeiture case By Evy Lewis October 27, 2026 at 2:52 p.m. Kee Firearms owners told Judge Barbara Petrungaro a special prosecutor should investigate the Will County...
Daniel Elliott, Coumba Kebe want State Treasurer’s office to work for Hoosiers By Michelle L. Quinn October 27, 2026 at 2:46 p.m. Political newcomer and Democrat Coumba Kebe is challenging incumbent Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott for the...