Fire rips through house in East Chicago, Indiana
Flames were seen shooting from the roof of the house. Firefighters had multiple lines in their efforts to put out the fire.
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Flames were seen shooting from the roof of the house. Firefighters had multiple lines in their efforts to put out the fire.
The fire started around 2 a.m. at a home near 144th Street and Railroad Avenue.
Across the region, many drivers took the risk amid the heavy downpours.
The man immediately stopped the vehicle and noticed his girlfriend was unconscious and lying in the street.
The man immediately stopped the vehicle and noticed his girlfriend was unconscious and lying in the street.
After police later found and impounded his car, the man allegedly tried to report that his car was stolen.
One person is dead, and another is hurt after a shooting at a gas station in East Chicago, Indiana, Saturday evening.
Around 8:20 p.m., police found a man who was shot in the head, unresponsive, inside a BP gas station near 145th and Indianapolis Boulevard.
Police say Craig Jones called a relative to pick him up after working late, but he never came out of the school.
Police say Craig Jones called a relative to pick him up after working late, but he never came out of the school.
The skull is now at the Lake County, Indiana Coroner's office.
Officers saw the skull encased in gravel.
This comes as South Shore Line crews continue work on repairing overhead wire damage at the Gary Metro Center station.
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The Santa's Workshop in question is transformed each holiday season out of a nonprofit office space In East Chicago, Indiana.
Earlier this summer, the United Steelworkers Union vowed they would only support a purchase offer from Cleveland Cliffs, another unionized American company.
The man was arrested and charged on the spot after being ordered to drop the gun.
The man said he was there for "more bullets," police said.
Two men were involved in a fight, but when officers began to clear the area gunshots rang out.
For more than a year now, the effort to help asylum seekers has been a joint effort with agencies in Chicago - as well as churches and groups in the surrounding areas.
Insiders say several buses carrying asylums seekers arrived in Chicago this weekend – in what was the largest number of arrivals for one day. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
The family of the victim also alleged the facility didn't alert residents the accused is a sex offender.
A complaint was filed against an East Chicago, Indiana, nursing home and a sex offender living there. The complaint alleged the 90-year-old man sexually assaulted a fellow resident in the nursing home's care. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot had the latest on the story.
"It has torn me apart. My grandmother doesn't deserve this!"
The accused is a registered sex offender. Weeks after the incident, he's still there, living in the same facility. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports details are tough to hear, but important for the safety of people in nursing homes.
Numerous fire crews rushed to the scene and lined State Street alongside the high-rise.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
The families hope the trees will bring attention to still-unsolved cases.
At the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, at 3857 W. 111th St. in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, students' passion for cooking is indescribable.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle are going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
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It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The families hope the trees will bring attention to still-unsolved cases. Andrew Ramos reports.
So far, despite several requests, one woman who was a patient at Forward downtown has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors. Megan Hickey reports.
There is still no deal for next year’s Chicago city budget, as Mayor Johnson's plan to balance a near $1 billion shortfall with a property tax hike was shot down. But despite the conflicts, as Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, the mayor thinks it’s too early to assign himself a grade.
The detective suffered a graze wound to the leg while trying to stop the attacker, but police did not specify if the attacker had a gun or shot the detective. Darius Johnson reports from Portage Park.
At the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, students’ passion for cooking is indescribable. But it is where they got their food that makes the experience surreal. Shardaa Gray reports.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
Numerous fire crews rushed to the scene and lined State Street alongside the high-rise.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick. They will have the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers.
DePaul pulled within six in the opening minutes of the second, but gave up three layups in a row and trailed by double digits for the remainder of the game.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
