* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties, Grundy, Kankakee, La Salle, Lee and Livingston and northwest Indiana, including the following counties, Jasper, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and

Washington Park Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Willow, beloved 16-yearold cougar. Willow was more than just a resident; she was a remarkable ambassador for her species and touched the lives of everyone who visited the zoo. Her presence will be greatly missed by staff, volunteers, and guests alike. Since arriving as a cub from an Illinois

Today A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a

A suspect is in custody after a shooting and a crash that left a woman critically injured in La Porte. On Monday, just after 4 p.m., officers with the La Porte Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Al’s Supermarket on the East side of La Porte. It was determined that a suspect fired

Michigan City Police say they have made an arrest in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash. On April 12, at 7:00 p.m., the LaPorte County E-911 Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a serious bodily injury crash involving a motorcycle and van at the intersection of Franklin Street and Westwind Drive. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 and