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Neighbors say development restricted lakefront access in NW Indiana
1+ day, 49+ min ago (354+ words) Neighbors are upset over what they argue is a restriction of public access to the lakefront in Cedar Lake, Indiana, about an hour south of Chicago. Homeowners say the town has reduced lake access due to new developments in the…...
13-year-old who drowned in Lake Michigan at Indiana beach was caught in rip current: Officials
2+ week, 6+ day ago (444+ words) The body of a 13-year-old boy who went into Lake Michigan waters at a northwest Indiana beach and didn't resurface has been recovered, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The recovery was confirmed to NBC Chicago Wednesday morning....
Chicago Bears’ stadium project could focus on second Hammond site, sources say
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (484+ words) While one site was initially identified as the Bears potential new home in Hammond, Indiana, a second location has emerged as a possible option. Mary Ann Ahern reports. The Chicago Bears have said they are prioritizing northwest Indiana in their…...
New Indiana law allows teens to get driver's license sooner. What to know
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (203+ words) Turning 16 years old will soon bring a new milestone for Indiana teenagers – the ability to drive on their own right away. Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation allowing teens to get their driver’s license on their birthday, which is earlier than…...
'Incident' leads to heavy police response at northwest Indiana hospital
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) An incident at a northwest Indiana hospital has sparked a heavy police response and closed part of the building Friday morning. Just after 8:15 a.m. Friday, the Michigan City Police Department alerted residents to "please avoid the area of Franciscan Hospital in…...
Intense winds knock out power to over 35K in northwest Indiana
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) Iisha Scott breaks down stormy conditions for the Chicago area Monday as multiple rounds could hit. Around 35,000 NIPSCO customers in northwest Indiana were left without power on Monday evening after wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour tore through…...
Multiple people injured after shooting on popular strip near Indiana University in chaotic scene
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) A shooting stemming from a fight on a popular downtown strip near Indiana University in Bloomington led to a chaotic scene early Sunday morning, with multiple people injured and an investigation underway. The incident unfolded close to midnight in the…...
High winds cause 2 semi-truck rollovers on I-65 in northwest Indiana, prompting closure and delays
4+ mon, 17+ hour ago (426+ words) The high wind warning was in effect for the entire Chicago area through 4 p.m. Friday. High winds caused at least two semi-trucks to rollover on I-65 in northwest Indiana Friday afternoon, prompting authorities to ask drivers to avoid the interstate. Wind gusts…...
Medical helicopter lands on NW Indiana expressway as 'serious' crash shuts down lanes
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (192+ words) A serious crash involving a car and a semi-truck on I-80/94 heading from Gary to Chicago shut down all westbound lanes during the busy Tuesday morning commute, the Indiana State Police said. ISP Sgt. Glen Fifield posted about the crash on…...
Snow totals soar in northwest Indiana after powerful lake-effect burst
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) After heavy snow slammed northwest Indiana, a band of lake-effect snow began to zero in on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Chicago. NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack explains. Some northwest Indiana residents spent part of their Saturday morning digging…...