East Chicago News

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A Colt Army Special revolver used by East Chicago, Ind., police Capt. Timothy A. O'Neil to fatally shoot John Dillinger could be yours for what auctioneers say may be much more than their conservative $8,000 to $12,000 estimate.

Crown Point Mayor David Uran attends Tuesday's party for the release of Public Enemies.

Police said they plan to pursue charges against a Michigan City man who they allege drove drunk on U.S. 20 and killed a woman from East Chicago.

A woman from East Chicago was killed early Sunday in a two-car crash on the border of Lake and Porter counties.

Balancing change with continuity, Phil Ponce will succeed John Callaway as host of WTTW-TV Channel 11's news-analysis program "Chicago Tonight" when Callaway steps down this summer.

Michael Jackson poses with his siblings Randy and Janet circa 1974. The last few decades have not been easy on the city of Gary, Ind., just outside of Chicago.

An East Chicago man has been charged in Lake Superior Court with burglary, rape and criminal deviate conduct.

The event, attended by more than 1,000 young professionals in years past, will be an evening filled with excellent food, cocktails, and outstanding entertainment at a great venue.

A Hammond man has been charged in Lake Superior Court with battery and neglect of a dependent involving his 3-month-old daughter who had bruises on her face, a bleeding blood vessel in the back of her head and healing rib fractures.

An East Chicago man free on bond in three misdemeanor cases pleaded guilty Friday to criminal recklessness for shooting out an off-duty police officer's car window.

A former East Chicago City Council candidate whose 7-year-old son was fatally shot the day before the May 2007 primary has been indicted on federal drug charges.

Organizers of last year's National Black Musical Parade and Festival at Tod Park were disappointed when severe weather cut short the evening's festivities.

Saturday's chilly and choppy conditions on Lake Michigan made it challenging for hearty kayakers from the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association.

The legacy of Robert A. Pastrick was on trial Tuesday during a five-hour federal court hearing.

An East Chicago man was shot to death Monday night. Harley Taylor, 23, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the chest in the 3600 block of Michigan Court in East Chicago.

A mobile office of the Mexican Consulate in Chicago is at East Chicago High School this week and is expected to draw more than 1,000 people seeking passport renewals, identification cards and other services.

Tickets have sold out to a screening in northwestern Indiana of a new film starring Johnny Depp as the notorious gangster John Dillinger.

Former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick didn't show up for a court hearing to determine how much money he and a former aide may owe the city as a result of a racketeering lawsuit.

It is an exclusive story we first brought to you. A funeral director is on the run charged with conning familes into thinking he was cremating the remains of their loves ones.