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Where are the Bears moving to? Potential Chicago Bears new stadium sites include locations in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana.
The Bears said again they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 6-month-old girl from Hammond, Indiana, who was believed to be in extreme danger.
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a six-month-old girl from Hammond, Indiana Thursday morning.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Hammond Police Department at 219-852-6357 or 911.
On Thursday, the Hammond Police Department requested the Amber Alert for Devaeyah Lucas-Bell from Hammond — who is believed to be in extreme danger.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun spoke exclusively with ABC7, saying he is optimistic the Chicago Bears will move to build an NFL stadium in Hammond.
The battle over the Chicago Bears' next home is taking center stage on Tuesday.
Deputies believe the body to be that of Dustin Sharp, 34, of Hammond, based on matching physical features, including tattoos.
The proposed Chicago Bears stadium site in Hammond would be on a giant slag heap, and near hazardous waste sites and an oil refinery.
The man who drove drunk against oncoming Interstate 5 traffic causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist in 2016 was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison.
Jeremy Culhane’s Tucker Carlson Went Viral on ‘SNL.’ It Also Sparked a Comedy Debate.
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As of noon Monday, May 18, 2026, the reservoir was sitting at more than 8 feet above normal water levels, according to Indiana DNR.
Contract talks are expected to resume Monday between BP in Whiting, Indiana and the United Steelworkers.
Part of I-65 shut down for hours after a car crash killed Navya Gadusu near the U.S. 231 exit in Crown Point, Indiana officials said on Sunday.
JENNINGS COUNTY - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred yesterday evening at Crosley Lake in Jennings County. The prelimi ...
The man killed Saturday after being struck by a train along Broadway in Gary has been identified by the Lake County Coroner's Office.
Seeing that no sheriff's deputies were close to the incident, Sgt. Gabe Jordan responded to the call for a water rescue near Cypress Lake.
Bunge leaders touted the new facility, saying it is the largest soy protein concentrate plant in North America and the first one built in the United States i...
Gasoline sold in Indiana should cost about 60 cents a gallon less than other states after Gov. Mike Braun suspended all state taxes on gasoline purchases.
Indiana University Northwest’s CURE is enrolling adults and seniors in free and low-cost May–June 2026 courses in wellness, finance, technology, gardenin...
Lake and Porter County officials reported a record number of voters casting ballots during early voting for the 2026 primary election.
INDIANA — Boaters can finally return to full speed across several of Indiana’s popular lake systems. State officials have officially rescinded emergency...
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Influential Women Awards, marking the 15...
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Murder charges have been dismissed against two men accused of a fatal shooting last summer in a popular lakefront area.
Carole passed away at her home in Lakeway, Texas, surrounded by family. Her memory will live through her life's work as a wife, mother, grandm…
Carole passed away at her home in Lakeway, Texas, surrounded by family. Her memory will live through her life's work as a wife, mother, grandm…
Indiana Republican state Sen. Travis Holdman has lost to a challenger backed by President Donald Trump. Blake Fiechter won the first of seven Republican prim...
Read moreBlake Fiechter wins Republican primary election for state Senate in Indiana’s 19th District
Shrader will be competing with Blake Grupe to be the team's starting kicker for the 2026 NFL regular season.
WABASH COUNTY – On the evening of April 29, 2026, shortly after 6:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff's ...
Minnesota gas has surpassed $4. Things are worse in Wisconsin.
State police say the investigation is ongoing, but detectives believe "consumption of intoxicants" and excessive speed are suspected of contributing to the c...
Blake Shelton visited the Indiana Fever's practice, leaving Sophie Cunningham starstruck. The country star showed off a custom Fever jersey before meeting th...
A La Porte County sheriff's deputy who was shot inside a hospital emergency room was listed in critical but stable condition.
There is Fort Wayne, Indiana news. Anita Ann Grayson died after a fight broke out at a Tim Hortons.
Devin Porter, 14, was shot to death Friday at a home on West 11th Street in Michigan City, Indiana, police said. His family is calling for justice.
Laura Daugherty, 35, was last seen around 12:35 a.m. on Sunday, May 16 in the town of Milford in Kosciusko County.
GREENE/MONROE COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces upcoming single-lane closures on I-69 in Greene and Monroe counties. Beginnin ...
Federal government payments to keep immigration detainees at Miami are lagging five months, according to monthly reporting released under a new state law.
Javon Townsend has been ID'd as the teen killed in a Pines Twp., IN shooting that injured 2 others on Liberty Ave., the La Porte County coroner said.
South Knox Middle-High School spent Saturday bouncing with excitement as athletes, flipped, soared and stuck their landings at a United States Trampoline &am...
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Hammond is in Lake County, Indiana.
Region: Northern Indiana
46320, 46323, 46324, 46325, 46327
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New Chicago, Indiana Police Department Chief Earl Mayo has been arrested in Clark County, Ohio, officials and his father ISP Major Jerry Willams said.
A man from Chicago is facing charges in connection with the shooting of an Indiana deputy inside a hospital emergency room on Friday.
The Indiana deputy who was shot at a hospital on Friday underwent a successful surgery, but remains in critical condition, officials say.
A La Porte County sheriff's deputy who was shot inside a hospital emergency room was listed in critical but stable condition.
Federal prosecutors are pushing back against a request from one of the prime suspects in the federal probe known as "Operation Porterhouse Parlay."
Caitlin Clark led all scorers Friday night, two days after missing Indiana's in over Portland with a back injury.
VanSlooten recently played for for the Seattle Storm after being drafted 39th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
The fundraising goal was put over the top thanks to a contribution from Pacers forward Obi Toppin, according to the Pacers.
After spending 74 days in the hospital and undergoing multiple surgeries for a rare heart condition, baby Theo Garcia is finally home with his family as the...
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