Rodrigo “Rico” Montes, 18, died from asphyxia. The drowning was “complicated with hypothermia” with evidence of “blunt force trauma” to his head from a crash, the Lake County Coroner’s office said.

Gary leadership and the Gary Firefighters Association Local 359 announced Tuesday that they’ve signed a new contract after the last one expired Dec. 31, 2003.

In a new poll, 56% of Chicagoans said they wanted the Bears to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, not Indiana.

John Babbitt and Christine Ho each shared their stories of hope at the Franciscan Health Crown Point Donate Life Celebration.

A 14-year-old boy with disabilities was improperly treated by the Portage Township Schools and subjected to physical restraint, a lawsuit alleges.

Alan Sneade was thanking the neighbor who pounded on his door shortly before a fire engulfed the back of his six-unit condominium.

An Indiana law banning the use of university-issued IDs for voting is back in effect after a Monday order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, as early voting for the state’s May 5 primary continues.

The Valparaiso School Board weighed in on the controversy over Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s appearance at a high school career fair.