High Waves Prompts Beach Hazard Warnings
The National Weather Service Chicago has issued a Beach Hazard due to North to northeast winds of around 20 MPH being expected this morning resulting in 4 to 6 foot high waves along the shores ....
Reported Explosion At Blast Furnace In Burns Harbor
Shortly before 7am Thursday a reported explosion occurred at Arcelor Mittal in Burns Harbor at Blast Furnace D. Multiple images were sent to us at Region News showing large flames and smoke billowing from the ....
Blood Drive In Chesterton & Michigan City
In response to a severe blood shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, Franciscan Health is hosting several blood drives in the coming weeks. Franciscan Health Michigan City will host two Versiti Blood Center drives on July 20 and Aug. ....
Valpo Homicide Case Coming To A Close With Charges Pressed
The Valparaiso Police Department investigation into the January 29, 2020 homicide, that occurred in the 700 block of Elm St., is coming to a close. The nearly six month investigation has been a collaborative effort ....
ISP Make Arrest For Reckless Discharge Of A Firearm
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 5 Troopers arrest and charge Robert F. Andracki, a 60 year old male from Hickory Hills, IL, on Friday, July 10, 2020, with one count of Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. ....
CLASS ACTION FCC COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST CHICAGO RADIO STATIONS FOR TARGETING BLACK YOUTH WITH GANG WARFARE, VIOLENCE, DRUG USE, AND PORNOGRAPHY
A class action complaint, consisting of 1,600 citizens, was filed with the Federal Communications Commission against iHeart’s WGCI 107.5 FM and Crawford’s WPWX 92.3 FM for broadcasting and promoting gun violence, gang beef, drug use, ....
Man Charged With Dealing Meth
In the early morning hours of July 7th, 2020, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office received a cellular 911 call from a female subject whom advised that a vehicle had followed her from State Rd. 2 ....
McDermott Makes Masks Mandatory In All Municipal Buildings
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that effective immediately, all staff and visitors to City of Hammond municipal buildings must wear personal protective masks. The buildings affected by this order include City Hall, ....
Mayor Closes Whihala Beach Until Further Notice
On Monday July 13, 2020, Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura announced that Whihala Beach will be CLOSED effective Wednesday, July 15, 2020 and remain closed until further notice. In addition, Whiting Lakefront Park will also be ....
Shooting On Dan Ryan Monday Morning
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating a shooting which occurred on Monday, July 13, 2020, at approximately 2:36 a.m.on Interstate 94 southbound (locals) at 51st Street. ISP Officers were at a local area hospital reference an earlier crash that ....
