Gov. Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties following recent tornadoes and storms.
Many residents in Merrillville are expressing relief that no one was hurt as cleanup and recovery efforts continue following a tornado that tore through the Northwest Indiana community, with more severe weather still a concern.
Cleanup across the Chicago area got underway Friday after strong thunderstorms spawned at least seven confirmed tornadoes Thursday, including preliminary EF-3 tornadoes.
After strong thunderstorms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday, toppling trees and causing power outages, another round of storms brought tornadoes and even more damage Thursday.
Indiana State Police said a man is in custody after a driver was injured in an apparent road rage shooting.
A Wisconsin radio host sang a parody fight song called "Hammond, Indiana" to mock the Bears' moving out of Chicago.