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Northwest Indiana Snow Alert: Lake Effect Possible Nov. 12–13

Northwest Indiana could see its first snowflakes as temperatures fall into the 20s and 30s by Friday.

Indiana · 6h

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LaPorte corrections officer behind bars for alleged inappropriate conduct with inmates

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A LaPorte County corrections officer is behind bars for alleged inappropriate conduct with inmates. Karen Holt is facing multiple charges including bribery, bringing a controlled substance to an inmate and engaging in sexual activity with multiple inmates. According to court documents, Holt admitted to...

Laporte County, IN · 3h
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hoodline.com

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Illinois Man Gets 45 Years for Beating Gary Liquor Store Customer to Death

Lewis, an Illinois man, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, with none of the term suspended to parole, after pleading guilty to killing 52-year-old Shantwoin Jones outside a Gary liquor store. Jones died from blunt-force trauma after being attacked with a tree branch behind Economy Package Liquors at 5150 Broadway, according to a report.

Gary, IN · 1d
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WATE

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WATCH: Off-duty troopers help rescue pregnant woman after crash in Indiana

An expectant mother is out of the hospital and recovering well after a husband and wife, both Indiana State Police troopers, and bystanders jumped into action Sunday following a rollover crash.

Roselawn, IN · 2d

NBC Chicago

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New kind of DMV opens in south suburbs, and it's different than typical facilities

A new, permanent DMV is now open in the south suburbs, and this facility is a little different from others. The 8,700-square-foot facility in Orland Hills, dubbed a DMV+, is a "one-stop destination" for driver and vehicle services, along with a number of other offerings that would otherwise require a trip to Secretary of State facilities in Springfield or Chicago.

Orland Hills, IL · 10h

fox32chicago.com

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Construction flagger critically injured in crash near Palos Park

PALOS PARK, Ill. - A 34-year-old construction flagger was critically injured in a crash Monday morning on Archer Avenue near Parker Road, according to the Palos Park Police Department. What happened. What we know:. The Palos Park Police Department is investigating a crash involving a construction flagger that occurred on...

Palos Park, IL · 7h

WNDU

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Four arrested after police find reported stolen truck on Indiana Toll Road

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Four men were arrested after Indiana State Police found them riding in a reported stolen truck on the Indiana Toll Road Sunday night. According to police, troopers were alerted just after 9 p.m. Sunday that a white 2024 Dodge Ram believed to be stolen was traveling east on the toll road in LaPorte County.

Laporte County, IN · 10h

People

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16-Year-Old Girl Missing for 4 Days May Be with Man Considered Dangerous, Family Says

Anberlin Brown was reported missing in Indiana on Nov. 3

Lake Station, IN · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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This Indiana Shrine Has an Outdoor Walk Through the Life of Jesus, Complete With Life-Size Scenes

You can pull up a chair at a life-size Last Supper table here. Then you can keep walking and step right into an empty tomb. That alone made me stop scrolling. Forty life-size bronze sculptures line a winding, paved path. Each scene has a button you can press to hear a short story and meditation.

St John, IN · 2d

WGN News

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Conviction in nearly 60-year-old Calumet City cold case murder

A jury found James Barbier guilty in the 1966 death of 18-year-old Karen Snider.

Calumet City, IL · 3h

collegefootballnetwork.com

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“We Were Gonna Foul”: Matt Painter Reveals Exact Moment Where Purdue Lost the Game as Valparaiso Upset Boilermakers

Matt Painter pinpointed exactly where his No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers lost the 83-80 double-overtime game against the unranked Valparaiso Beacons on Friday in West Lafayette. Justus McNair won the game for Valparaiso with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, but there was one moment when Purdue could have won. In his post-game conference,...

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Man charged with murder of Chicago area violence prevention leader

A man has been charged with the murder of the leader of a Chicago area violence prevention leader last month​ in south suburban Chicago Heights.

Chicago Heights, IL · 8h

Fox 32 Chicago

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$28 million verdict after doctors failed to perform C-section

Attorney Stephen Blecha discusses a $28 million Cook County jury verdict for a Bellwood family whose son suffered severe birth injuries after doctors failed to perform a C-section despite repeated warning signs.

Cook County, IL · 6h

CJ Coombs

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Unidentified Jane Doe found deceased in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois

An unidentified female, referred to as Jane Chicago Doe 1980, was discovered in Alsip, Illinois (Cook County), on September 23, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Alsip is a suburb of Chicago. The above photos show a facial reconstruction by an NCMEC Forensic Artist, which depicts what she may have looked like in life.

Chicago, IL · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

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Seven Indiana Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family After Three Generations

Keeping a restaurant open for one generation is hard work, so keeping it in the same family for three or more is close to a small Hoosier miracle. The seven spots on this list have outlasted trends, highway changes, and plenty of copycats, and the same family names are still on the deed.

Indiana · 9h

regionsports.com

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This Day in Region Football History: 11/9

1968 – Andrean nips Hobart 7-6 at Gilroy Stadium in Gary to close out the campaign with a perfect 10-0 mark, a record they would achieve again the following season. 1979 – In what many call Brickie Bowl’s greatest game, Hobart upsets #1 Penn, a team that would send six players from this game to play Division I football. In front of a reported 8,500 fans, the Brickies shock the state with a 27-20 victory over the Kingsmen. With the win, Hobart advanced to the state finals for the first of 11 times. (Click here to read/watch: We Can Beat These Guys”)

Hobart, IN · 17h

thelansingjournal.org

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Forest Preserves of Cook County to open 2027 event, camping reservations Nov. 16

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the Forest Preserves of Cook County will make planning an unforgettable event easy when online reservations for 2027 picnic groves and special event sites open, giving hosts a choice of nearly 300 groves across the county, including nearly 50 accessible sites.

Cook County, IL · 1d

travelmag.com

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9 Indiana Burger Joints Serving Burgers With Crispy Edges And Classic Toppings

There are burgers, and then there’s a double bacon cheeseburger with onion rings and a fried egg stacked on top. Northwest Indiana clearly isn’t interested in keeping things simple. I’m not even sure where you’d start eating this thing, but I’d figure it out. And...

Highland, IN · 1d

chicagocrusader.com

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Gary attorneys earn repeat national recognition

Gary attorneys Michael E. Tolbert and Shelice R. Tolbert, partners at Tolbert & Tolbert, have once again earned national recognition for their accomplishments in the legal profession. The husband-and-wife team has been named to The National Black Lawyers Top 100, an invitation-only organization recognizing accomplished Black attorneys across the United States.

Gary, IN · 13h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Cook County jury awards $28 million to Bellwood family after son suffers severe birth injuries

CHICAGO - A Cook County jury has awarded $28 million to a Bellwood family after their son suffered severe injuries during childbirth. The verdict comes more than two years after Teray Boyd filed a medical negligence lawsuit against five doctors at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. The complaint...

Cook County, IL · 3h