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Fire spreads to multiple houses in Whiting, Indiana
WHITING, Ind. (CBS) -- A large fire broke out in Whiting, Indiana Monday afternoon, and spread to several homes.The fire was raging with towering flames and smoke in the 1800 block of Oliver Street in Whiting. Numerous houses were damaged in the fire.A large emergency response was seen. It was not immediately learned how the fire started.The west side of Oliver Street where the fire broke out is lined with stately Victorian frame houses. The area was historically known as Millionaires' Row, as many of the houses were built for Standard Oil executives, according to the Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society.The School City of Whiting campus—composed of Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting Middle School, and Whiting High School—is located across the street.
Semi carrying livestock overturns on WB I-65 ramp in NW Indiana
A semi carrying cattle overturned in northwest Indiana, causing some delays during Tuesday's morning rush hour.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe semi overturned on the northbound I-65 ramp to westbound I80/94 near Lake Station, Indiana.Chopper 7 was over the scene around 6 a.m. Video shows as crews worked to clean up the scene of the crash.The crash was first reported around 3:30 a.m.Indiana State Police have not released any information on what led to the crash.Authorities said that the ramp was expected to be closed for a couple of hours as crews transferred the cattle to another semi.The extent of the driver's injuries were not immediately known.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times
Fire rips through house in East Chicago, Indiana
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (CBS) -- Flames engulfed a house in East Chicago, Indiana early Sunday as firefighters tried to contain it.The fire broke out around 2 a.m. in the frame house at 506 W. 144th St., near Railroad Avenue, officials said.Flames were seen shooting from the roof of the house. Firefighters had multiple lines in their efforts to put out the fire.One of the fire trucks had its ladder fully extended as it dumped buckets of water on the flames.Details were not available Sunday night on how the fire started or if anyone was hurt.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard booed out of board meeting after making late appearance
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard made a late appearance at the Dolton Village Board meeting on Monday night.That meeting was held at the park district building since Village Hall cannot legally accommodate the crowds at a typical meeting.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBut Henyard tried to hold a separate board meeting at Village Hall anyway.She had to abruptly cancel it after not enough trustees were there.Henyard then drove a few minutes down the road to where trustees were going through the agenda, but was booed out of the room.Trustees continued business, calling out Henyard in the process.The meeting was called to an end soon after.
Safety concerns lead to lack of quorum at Thornton Township meeting
Thornton Township trustees were set to hold a meeting on Tuesday, but concerns over safety have led to a lack of quorum for the proceedings to take place. According to a letter from Trustees Carmen Carlisle and Christopher Gonzalez, those safety concerns were raised at a previous meeting of the board in September, and a lack of action has led to their decision not to attend the meeting.
Person stabbed at Soldier Field after Bears game, Chicago police say
A person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field after a Bears game.The incident happened just after 6 p.m. at the sports venue, Chicago police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA male victim, whose age was yet known, was involved in an argument with a 41-year-old man who produced a knife, police said.The victim was cut on the face and shoulder, police said. He was picked up by first responders outside of the Bears stadium in downtown and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a Chicago Fire Department spokesperson told ABC7.Police said the 41-year-old man was arrested and the victim is at the hospital but is expected to be okay. Their exact age was not yet known.SEE ALSO | Woman injured by gunfire during Chicago White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field files lawsuitThe circumstances surrounding the verbal altercation that led up to the stabbing were also not immediately known.The Chicago Bears held a home game earlier in the day at Soldier Field against the Carolina Panthers.
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