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Sister of woman accused of supporting ISIS shares her family’s story: ‘I’ve always been there for her’
Lori Sally didn't see or hear from her sister for months. Sally knew something was wrong, but she wasn't sure exactly what. It wasn't until early 2017 that Sally learned...
Victims can be intimidated by the judicial system. Advocates are there to help.
An Illinois teenager debated whether to report that she'd been raped in Highland. She worried "no one would believe her." Ultimately, she said she found the courage in August 2017...
Munster doctor’s medical license suspended over ‘substandard care’ after 8 die of overdoses
A Lake County physician had his medical license suspended after officials said he "provided substandard care" to patients battling addiction, eight of whom died of overdoses, according to the Indiana...
Attorneys moving forward with competency, sentencing hearings in sex trafficking case
Despite a switch in counsel, attorneys said they still plan to move forward with competency and sentencing hearings this summer for Rita Law. Law, 60, was found guilty by a...
Judge denies request to release ex-Calumet Township trustee from prison early
A federal judge has denied a request from former Calumet Township Trustee Mary Elgin to be released early from prison. Mary Elgin, 74, was sentenced in May 2018 to a...
Attorneys reach deal to drop charges against man, 75, shot by Cedar Lake police in 2018
Prosecutors agreed to drop charges against a 75-year-old man shot by Cedar Lake police as long as the man stays out of trouble and gets mental health counseling, court records...
Teen charged in East Chicago shooting of 11-year-old mulling plea deal, attorney says
A teenager charged in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy at an East Chicago park a year ago is still mulling a possible plea deal, his attorney said. In...
Charges dropped against man after judge tosses evidence over improper search of St. John dog training facility
Prosecutors dropped charges against an Illinois man after a judge tossed a bulk of evidence in the case over an improper search of his dog training facility in St. John....
Teen pleads guilty to murder in Gary death of mother stabbed more than 60 times in 2017
A 17-year-old girl, who prosecutors said stabbed her mother more than 60 times, pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder. Chastinea Reeves, wearing a red jail uniform, stood to the left her...
Man gets 8 years in 2017 Gary post office armed robbery
A Gary man was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday for an armed robbery at the Tolleston Station Post Office in 2017. Leeroy Beck, 29, pleaded guilty to brandishing...