Teen still mulling possible plea deal in shooting death of 11-year-old

CROWN POINT — An East Chicago teen accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy is likely to accept a plea agreement later this week, att… Read more

Crime and Courts

FBI investigating whether body found in Illinois forest preserve is missing Gary woman

GARY — The body of a woman was found in an Illinois forest preserve and authorities are investigating whether it's the missing Gary woman F… Read more

Lake County News

Crown Point taking steps now to assure continued progress

With a population reaching 30,000, Crown Point has grown close to 50 percent since 2000, according to City-Data.com. Read more

Crime and Courts

Defense attorney casts doubt on timeline in baby beating death case

CROWN POINT — Jurors seated for a murder trial this week in Lake Criminal Court were asked Tuesday to pay close attention to a timeline of … Read more

Crime and Courts

Accused murderer challenged in bid to leave jail while awaiting trial

VALPARAISO — Prosecutors are challenging the math used by a Hobart man, who claims delays in his case now entitle him to be released from j… Read more