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Warrant issued for woman accused of killing foster son by lying on top of him in Indiana
A probable cause affidavit for a warrant against Jennifer Lee Wilson was issued this past Monday in Porter County Superior Court.
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A probable cause affidavit for a warrant against Jennifer Lee Wilson was issued this past Monday in Porter County Superior Court.
The life ring was purchased by the Porter Fire Department and installed by the Porter Street Department on May 24.
Matt Reum survived nearly a week in the wild on nothing but rainwater.
The truck had fallen off the bridge near Portage, Indiana, and the truck driver said he had been trapped for six days. Indiana State Police Sgt. Glenn Fifiield, and fishermen Mario Garcia and Nivardo Delatorre, break down what happened.
And 18-year-old man remained lost in the water for about 20 minutes before he too was found.
The man's body was found after a winter storm dropped up to 18 inches of snow near Valparaiso.
A Porter County, Indiana sheriff's officer called it nothing short of a miracle that he was nearby when a gas explosion leveled a house.
A Porter County jury found 19-year-old Connor Kerner guilty Thursday of two counts each of murder and murder in perpetration of a robbery, among other charges.
"To have to shut down in two days was very difficult for our staff and employees so we're very happy to get going."
Lake Central School Corporation and all public schools in Porter County will close for four weeks starting Monday.
This person was "seeking medical attention and revealed a travel history and physical symptoms that met the established CDC criteria for novel coronavirus."
Test results are expected Thursday on a potential case of Wuhan coronavirus in Northwest Indiana.
A former KFC employee has been formally charged with aggravated battery, for allegedly stabbing a former co-worker Wednesday afternoon in Valparaiso, Indiana.
A police officer with the Porter County Sheriff's Office was charged with domestic battery following a physical altercation with his girlfriend over the weekend.
"When you're sitting here and you're watching your kid get off and there's traffic going 50 miles (per hour) past them, it's unnerving."
Former Indiana officer Larry LaFlower was sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing nearly $188,000.
Ed Curran says even if Chicago is not hit by the blizzard, the storm could be a disruptive and dangerous when winds pick up.
Voters in Porter County, Indiana are calling for Clerk Karen Martin to resign after an Election Day disaster that has lasted days.
Plagued by a long list of Election Day problems, commissioners in Porter, Indiana have asked the FBI to investigate what's been described as "scores of alleged violations in Indiana Election Law" following Tuesday's elections.
Numerous people who have worked on Porter County elections for the past few decades have said Tuesday's election was the worst they have ever seen.
The ballot count has been delayed due to polling place staffing issues and problems with absentee ballots.
No election winners have been declared in Porter County, Ind., due to massive delays in the ballot counting.
A dozen polling places in Porter County, Indiana, will stay open later than normal, after problems that forced them to open late.
A Porter County Sheriff's deputy fired shots at a motorcyclist who pointed a gun at him early Monday, after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a sign.
The Porter County Sheriff's office has just released surveillance photos of four people wanted for questioning after a credit card skimmer was found at a gas station.
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
No one cared that Millennium Park was four years behind schedule and $300 million over budget when they witnessed its beauty.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
The new plan also includes an amphitheater, which will take at least 15 years to complete. It's part of the zoo's 30-year vision.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Jugglers, marionette puppeteers, and mimes were there for the occasion. We have some video from back in 2004.
Meanwhile, Joe Donlon is joined by CBS Chicago Political Analyst Pat Brady for a breakdown of the second day of the convention, including an appearance by onetime Trump challenger Nikki Haley.
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night.
U.S. intelligence recently shared an Iranian plot against former President Trump that was shared with the Secret Service before the rally, but there does not seem to be a connection to the shooting Saturday. Charlie De Mar reports.
For Monday night, 11 individual tornadoes have been confirmed so far.
Severe storms brought heavy rain, high winds, and tornadoes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday night.
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
Crews were called to the river to search for the child a little after 3 p.m.
In Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood, a street was blocked by not one but two trees, and people who commute through that area said the damage was from two separate storms.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Chicago entered the day as the first team in MLB history with 70 losses before the All-Star break.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.