Crucifix remains standing amid wreckage after Indiana tornado outbreak
Powerful storms tore through Chicagoland and northwest Indiana on Thursday night, leaving damage behind. But amid the wreckage, one thing remained standing: a crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross.
Apparent tornado hits section of Northwest Indiana
Storm damage sustained by a Catholic high school and a few homes
Body pulled from Lake Michigan in Streeterville, police say
A body was pulled from Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago on Friday morning, police said.
Virgin Mary statue left standing after tornado rips through Chicago suburb, resident says
A statue of the Virgin Mary was left untouched when an EF-1 tornado ripped through a suburban Bartlett neighborhood, even uprooting multiple trees and scattering debris nearby. “My kids playpen, everything, pergola, completely knocked out, and the statue of the Virgin Mary is still there. It didn’t move an inch,”...
New details shared in what led up to shooting of LaPorte County Deputy
LAPORTE, Ind. (WSBT) — No bond reduction for the man accused of shooting LaPorte County Sheriff's Deputy Jon Samuelson inside a Michigan City. 22-year-old Sharod Grafton Jr. of Chicago appeared again in court, facing three charges, including the attempted murder of Deputy Samuelson. In the first court hearing a...
Nichols nurse fired after license linked to fraudulent diploma scheme
The Nichols Middle School nurse was fired by the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board June 1 after she surrendered her nursing license to the state of Illinois earlier this year. Camille Story, who began working in District 65 in August 2025, told the RoundTable that when she completed the Registered...
Chicago’s Sausage Queen reigns supreme in Lansing, expanding family legacy
Nicole Makowski, fourth-generation owner of Makowski's Real Sausage, has moved the family business from Chicago to Lansing, doubling production and bringing 80% of her team with her.
Two Illinois Men Arrested After THC Seized in Storm Lake Stop
Storm Lake Police arrested two Illinois men early Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of multiple THC products and paraphernalia. Around 12:15 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle in the 600 block of Highway 110 near Frank Starr Park. Police say they detected the odor of marijuana while speaking with the o
Cleanup underway after tornadoes leave damage across parts of Chicago area
Cleanup across the Chicago area is underway after strong thunderstorms spawned at least two confirmed tornadoes Thursday.
Numerous road closures reported in Chicago area after severe storms
The Chicago area was lashed with a second round of severe thunderstorms Thursday, causing massive issues on roadways across the region. In Merrillville, Indiana, a tornado is believed to have ripped through the town during Thursday’s storms, and multiple roads in the community were closed, including State Road 53, acco
