Merrillville

Two Indiana dog owners are charged with animal neglect after their pet died in the heat in a Merrillville yard, according to police. The incident occurred one week ago.

Scammers are targeting Merrillville residents recovering from a tornado with fake cleanup bills, as fraudsters solicit payments for work done by volunteers, according to police warnings.

A week after an EF-2 tornado damaged Merrillville, Indiana, residents continue cleanup efforts amid ongoing storms. Earline Walker, a homeowner with roof damage, expressed concern over new weather warnings, while the Salvation Army provided aid to affected residents. Over 200 buildings were damaged, and power outages affected thousands, though most have been restored.

Joe and Marlene Trevino from Merrillville are recovering from a tornado, having narrowly escaped the storm which left them shaken and fearful. They are sifting through wreckage caused by the disaster.

Residents in Merrillville, Indiana, protested data center projects by gathering outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. The demonstration was covered live by Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski.

Residents in Merrillville are assessing damage as power restoration continues following tornadoes. Generators are in use while electric crews work to restore electricity.

An EF-2 tornado destroyed homes, trees, and power lines in Merrillville. The only open Domino's pizza restaurant in the area donated free pizzas to cleanup crews.

Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana caused significant damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure, with cleanup efforts ongoing. No deaths were reported, but minor injuries occurred, and power restoration could take until next week. Affected areas include Merrillville, Hebron, and Streator, with the American Red Cross providing shelter and emergency crews assessing damage.

Strong storms and tornadoes caused significant damage in Illinois and Indiana, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and disrupting air travel. No deaths were reported, but several people sustained minor injuries. Officials and residents are assessing the damage and working to restore infrastructure.

Strong storms and tornadoes caused significant damage in Illinois and Indiana, leaving around 380,000 customers without power and disrupting air travel. No deaths or life-threatening injuries were reported, and authorities assessed damage in areas like Merrillville, Streator, and Hebron. The National Weather Service will survey the region to determine the number of tornadoes.

Strong storms and tornadoes caused significant damage in Illinois and Indiana, leaving over 380,000 customers without power and disrupting air travel. Authorities and residents assessed the damage, with no immediate reports of deaths or life-threatening injuries. Tornadoes in Merrillville, Streator, and Hebron resulted in destroyed homes, downed trees, and power outages, prompting emergency responses and shelter setups.

Strong storms caused widespread damage across Chicagoland Thursday evening, with viewers submitting photos of damage and apparent tornadoes. Streator, Illinois, and Merrillville, Indiana, were among the affected areas.