John Dodge, CBS Chicago

John Dodge

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Chicago, IL, United States

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Northwest Indiana COVID-19 Outbreak Remains Among Worst In State That Is ‘On Fire’

Three of five counties in Northwest Indiana rank among the worst in the state metrics that assess weekly spread of COVID-19, while the two other counties are not far behind. → Read More

COVID-19 In Indiana: ICU Bed Availability Dwindles Across Region Hospitals

The record number of hospitalizations for COVD-19 in Northwest Indiana has begun to plateau for the time being, but the number of available ICU beds has dwindled to just 41 for the five county region of about 800,000 people. → Read More

COVID In Indiana: State’s Death Toll, Hospitalizations Continue To Surge

Indiana reported 63 new deaths from COVID-19, one of the highest single daily death tolls ever, and an additional 6,912 coronavirus infections. → Read More

Coronavirus In Indiana: Lake, Porter, Newton Counties Elevated To Red Alert Status For COVID Spread

Lake and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana have been elevated to red status due to soaring numbers of COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates. → Read More

Illinois The Biggest Loser, Population Slides To No. 6 Behind Pennsylvania

Illinois population continues to decline and the state now ranks as the sixth most-populous, falling behind Pennsylvania. → Read More

One Dead In Maywood Grocery Store Shooting

A man was killed and a woman wounded in a shooting inside a grocery store Tuesday in west suburban Maywood. → Read More

Fight Mars End Of Griffith-Hammond Basketball Game

For the second time in two years, a basketball game between between two rival Indiana high schools ended in a brawl. → Read More

The ‘Dirty Burg’ From Loyalist Named A Top Hamburger In U.S. «

A Chicago burger honored as one of the best in the whole nation. → Read More

Missing Hammond Teen Found Dead In Gary

A teenager from Hammond, who had been reported missing on Dec. 3, was found dead in Gary. → Read More

Some More Snow In The Forecast For Chicago Area

Overnight, Chicagoland can expect some snow across much of the area, with higher amounts near Lake Michigan. → Read More

Tammy Duckworth Slams Trump Over Tweet, Calls Him ‘Cadet Bone Spurs’ «

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted President Trump today over a conterversial tweet. → Read More

Snow Forecast For Chicago, Heavier Totals In NW Indiana

Snow is expected to fall across Chicago with up to five inches possible in portions of Northwest Indiana. → Read More

Northwest Indiana High School Basketball Coach Killed In Car Crash

Marvin Rea, one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in Northwest Indiana, was killed in a multi-car accident Tuesday near Lafayette, Ind. → Read More

Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth: Sen. Al Franken Should Resign

Sen. Dick Durbin has joined a growing list of U.S. Senate members calling on Al Franken to resign. → Read More

American Airlines Has No Pilots Scheduled For 15,000 Flights Around Christmas, Union Says

Thousands of American Airlines flights set to depart during the holiday season have no pilot scheduled to fly the aircraft, the Allied Pilots Association announced Wednesday. → Read More

Argument Over Crack Pipe On Thanksgiving Leads To Man’s Death

A Minneapolis woman faces a murder charge after an argument over a crack pipe on Thanksgiving ended in a man’s death. → Read More

Steve Baskerville To Retire From CBS 2 After 30 Years

CBS 2 chief meterologist Steve Baskerville announced on Tuesday that he will retire toward the end of the year, culminating 30 years at the station. → Read More

Donnie Wahlberg Leaves Huge Tip At Waffle House

When actor Donnie Wahlberg dropped by a Waffle House in Indianapolis, the staff had no idea what was about to happen after the meal. → Read More

Teacher Charged After Allegedly Snorting Cocaine In Classroom

A Northwest Indiana high school English teacher has been charged with felony drug possession after she was recorded by students apparently using cocaine in her classroom. → Read More

Thanksgiving Among Busiest Airport Travel Days? Not Even Close

Contrary to popular belief, the Thanksgiving holiday is not the busiest travel time at O'Hare or Midway airports. → Read More