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Search for missing man to resume Sunday after yacht sinks in Lake Michigan near 31st Street Harbor
A search on Lake Michigan for a missing boater was postponed Saturday due to dangerous water conditions.The U.S. Coast Guard said they received calls about a 25-foot double-decker pleasure yacht capsizing and then sinking around 7:30 p.m. Friday near the 31st Street Harbor.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRescue crews are waiting until Sunday to resume their search. The conditions have been too choppy on the water Saturday, and that's why the search had to be suspended.The Coast Guard said 16 people were on the boat at the time of the incident. All but one of those...
15 years for man who violently attacked and robbed 75-year-old woman on the NW Side
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge sentenced a man on Thursday to 15 years in prison for viciously attacking and robbing a 75-year-old woman outside a Portage Park grocery store. Oswaldo Garza, 47, was also accused of mugging a 79-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman outside the same store in separate attacks, but prosecutors dropped those cases before trial, court records show.
Westfield veteran calls for change to property tax law
A Westfield veteran has started a grassroots campaign to lobby elected leaders at the state level to increase the property tax deduction for veterans in Indiana. Mike Madigan served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. An Illinois native who lived in Wisconsin before moving to Indiana in 2020, Madigan said when he moved to Westfield, he was surprised to find the property tax exemption in the Hoosier State is far different from what was available in Wisconsin.
Arts Commission invests in Lubeznik Center for the Arts to strengthen Michigan City through arts and creativity
Yesterday, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $18,215 to Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) through the Arts Organization Support grant program. During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the two grant programs, 338 organizations in 77 Indiana counties are receiving funding.
Warmer and more muggy this weekend
We have a warm weekend on tap across the state. Temperatures will be near normal but humidity values begin to climb today and for the end of the weekend. TODAY: We are starting out with temperatures into the lower 60s this morning. Look for mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the middle 80s. Normal […]
Sunday Thunderstorms Expected Across the Southwestern Ohio Valley
Wilmington, OH – Residents in the Ohio Valley can expect a change in weather starting Sunday as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, OH, reports that while the area remains dry today, wet weather will arrive by Sunday, affecting portions of eastern Indiana, southwest Ohio, and northern Kentucky.
Recent BSU Grad Passes Away
From Newslink Indiana: “It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Grace Bentkowski, our beloved former News Director and graduate of 2024. Grace was a beacon of integrity, passion, and dedication in journalism. Her unwavering commitment to truth and excellence touched countless lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who had the honor of working with her. She’s truly been the hallmark of NewsLink’s legacy. Rest in peace, Grace. Your legacy will forever inspire us.”
Region gathers for 6th annual Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run to raise money for AEDs
Heart health affects everyone, and therefore, everyone should be prepared to protect themselves in the case of a cardiac event. This is why people from across the Region gathered to join the Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run, which raises funds for automatic external defibrillator (AED) donations. Play for...
La Porte High School Teacher Jason Remmel Named Top 25 Finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year
Jason Remmel, a distinguished La Porte High School teacher, has been named a Top 25 Finalist in the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) Program. Jason's leadership in professional development has been pivotal in advancing technology and professional growth within the La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC). As the LPHS Computer Resource Person and technology department liaison, he has spearheaded new teacher technology orientation training and coordinated the implementation of the Gizmos Explore Learning Curriculum. His grant writing and professional development coordination have ensured the successful integration of Gizmos into the science curriculum for grades 5-12, ushering in a new era of interactive learning. Moreover, his leadership in implementing the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences pathway at LPHS has significantly enriched the curriculum, offering students valuable exposure to biomedical sciences.
Parents can safely surrender babies up to 30 days old due to Indiana's safe haven law
Update: This story was updated to clarify that surrended babies do not always go into custody of DCS, they can go to pre-adoptive homes. The deaths of two abandoned babies left out in the elements became foundational in establishing Indiana's Safe Haven Law. After the discovery of these babies, the state's opinion on parents...
Pierogi Fest returns to Whiting, Indiana this weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) —The wackiest festival in America returns to Whiting, Indiana this weekend.The 2024 Pierogi Fest kicks off on Friday and runs from July 26 to July 28, honoring Eastern European culture through food. Among the festival's wackiness, Pierogi Fest also honors the role that grandmothers play in nearly every world culture. Throughout the festival, visitors will see Buscias walking around the mile-long fair in their stockings and housecoats. The Buscias will be joined by Mr. Perogi, the Pieroguettes, Miss Paczki, Halupki Guy and Polkahontas.With so much going on during the three-day Pierogi Party, CBS News Chicago has you covered with everything...
'Justice for Sonya Massey:' Group rallies in Chicago
CHICAGO — An advocacy group in Chicago held a rally in honor of Sonya Massey on Saturday. The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression rallied, demanding justice for Massey. Massey was a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in her Illinois home on July 6.
1 killed, 4 critically injured in West Side crash, Chicago police say
One person is dead and three others are seriously hurt after a crash on Chicago's West Side early Saturday.Police said the driver of a Dodge Durango was heading westbound at around 2:10 a.m. on Lake near Kildare when he collided with a sedan.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBoth of the vehicle slammed into CTA "L" train pillars, police said.A man in the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene. Three others from that same car were taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.The Major Accidents Unit is investigating a cause of the crash.
3 charged in arson fire, insurance scam that killed veteran Chicago firefighter
CHICAGO — Three men have been charged in connection with an arson fire that killed a Chicago firefighter in West Pullman last year. Prosecutors on Friday accused two of the men of setting an abandoned home on fire and said the building’s owner tried to fraudulently collect an insurance payout after the crime.
Indiana spots play perfect 'surrealistic' role in 'The Duel,' starring Dylan Sprouse
Editor's note: Follow us on Instagram and hit the red carpet with us Sunday night for the premiere of "The Duel" The mansion at the center of "The Duel" is the site of the planned test of honor, a home inhabited by a drug baron eager to see two 20-something American friends work out their argument over a woman the old-fashioned way. It's an opulent place with ivory-hued stone surrounded by verdant shrubs and the kind of...
Man, 3-month-old baby critically injured in shooting outside Little Village shopping center
A manhunt was underway late Saturday for the two suspects who seriously wounded a man and a 3-month-old baby outside a shopping center in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, police said. The shooting was reported at around 4:37 p.m. near West 26th Street and South Albany Avenue. According to authorities, the...
City of La Porte’s Lakefest makes a splash this summer
The City of La Porte’s annual Lakefest made its return this year. The weekend was filled with entertaining activities for families and kids of all ages. People throughout the Region gathered at Stone Lake Beach and Fox Park to enjoy all that La Porte had to offer. “It’s important...
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