East Chicago man’s Gary attempted arson and burglary case overturned; defense lawyer never saw detective’s re-recorded security cam footage
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed an East Chicago man’s conviction on Nov. 4 after his defense lawyer never saw the detective’s cell phone re-recording of the security video. Anthony Cobb, 32, may ...
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Zel's closing flagship restaurant in East Chicago after 58 years
Zel's, a Region institution that started serving big beef sandwiches to hungry steelworkers, is closing its flagship location ...
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East Chicago father sentenced to 16 years for causing fatal injuries to infant son
CROWN POINT — An East Chicago man who agreed to plead guilty to causing fatal injuries to his 2-month-old son in July 2022 was sentenced to 16 years in the Department of Correction. Eric Rangel Jr., ...
East Chicago man charged with dealing fentanyl that killed man
An East Chicago man is facing charges he sold fentanyl to a man who fatally overdosed in August 2023. Theodis Jackson, 45, ...
East Chicago man gets trial date in 16-year-old’s Gary murder after case reassigned from jailed former detective
A judge set an initial trial date Thursday for an East Chicago man charged in connection with a 16-year-old’s death during a 2017 drug deal in Gary’s Miller section. Lawyers said they ...
Chicago police officer dies after shooting in East Chatham
A Chicago police officer died following a shooting on Monday night in the East Chatham neighborhood on the city's South Side, ...