A flood watch was issued Wednesday morning in effect from 10 a.m. through the evening hours ahead of thunderstorms expected in Chicago and surrounding areas.

After storms in Portage, a Palos Hills couple died when carbon monoxide from a generator filled their camper.

Washington Township volleyball players spent early Tuesday clearing debris from a Morgan Township farm wiped out by an EF3 tornado.

The Salvation Army is responding to the tornadoes that swept through Lake and Porter counties by distributing food, blankets and other supplies, according to a release.

The Diocese of Gary could have issued an edict to its Gary parishioners on how the city’s church configuration was going to look now that its consolidation is complete. It chose to invite them to a super-sized mass instead.

Gov. Mike Braun was the guest speaker at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon, which took place at Avalon Manor banquet hall in Merrillville.

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones and Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry want the Chicago Bears in Illinois, despite regional benefits of Hammond.

The days are numbered for the Genesis Convention Center and parking garage, along with the Gordon’s Department Store and annex nearby.