Punching, slurs and bikini top ripped off during beach attack, police say

PORTER — A mother and daughter from Illinois face numerous charges after allegedly attacking other beachgoers Saturday at Porter Beach when… Read more

News

Red Cross urgently needs blood donations before summer ends

With many regular donors delaying giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start, the American Red Cross continues t… Read more

Crime and Courts

Prosecutors say man changing story in baby's death, seek to pull plea deal

VALPARAISO — Prosecutors are seeking to withdraw a plea agreement in the death of a 20-month-old Portage girl, saying the accused man now c… Read more

Lake County News

Coroner searching for family of deceased 56-year-old woman

HAMMOND — The Lake County coroner's office is seeking help finding the family of a deceased 56-year-old woman. Read more

Lake County News

Outgoing Gary mayor tapped to head Chicago Urban League

GARY — Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson has been tapped to be the new president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, the city administration anno… Read more