Case continued for Cal City murder suspect

MARKHAM | Donol Clark, who faces criminal charges for the death of his live-in girlfriend in Calumet City, had a brief status hearing Friday morning in Cook County Circuit Court.

Jurors share their experiences

Judge Calvin D. Hawkins questions Lori Haney and Joseph M. Fernandez about their experiences as jurors during a panel discussion sponsored by the Women Lawyers Association.

Jurors share their experiences

Michael J. McKenna talks about his experience as a juror Wednesday during a panel discussion sponsored by the Women Lawyers Association.

Jurors share their experiences

Lake Superior Court Civil Division Judge John Sedia poses a question to former jurors during a panel discussion sponsored by the Women Lawyers Association.

Jurors share their experiences

Lori Haney talks about her experience as a juror Wednesday during a panel discussion sponsored by the Women Lawyers Association.

Family of C.P. man killed in St. John crash sues driver accused of DUI

CROWN POINT | The family of a Crown Point man killed in a fiery crash last month in St. John is suing a man accused of drunken driving and causing the wreck.

Four Chicago men get long sentences for arms, drugs

CHICAGO | Four Chicago men were sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms after being convicted in three separate cases of various firearms and narcotics charges, federal law enforcement officials said Friday.

Letter indicates Lake judges are ignoring a law they deem unconstitutional

State legislators overreached their authority when they passed a law prohibiting judges from transferring to a different court unless they have gone through merit selection, Chief Judge John Pera wrote Monday in a letter to the Indiana Supreme Court.

Local megachurch faces new foreclosure case

MUNSTER | Family Christian Center faces a new legal hurdle in its leaders' efforts to restore the financial health of the megachurch, according to documents filed this week in Lake Superior Court.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

LAKE STATION | Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson answers questions during a city council special session Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson answers questions during frequently heated session with the City Council.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

Lake Station City Council President Todd Lara poses questions to City Court Judge Chris Anderson on Thursday.

Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson fields questions

LAKE STATION | Lake Station City Court Judge Chris Anderson is questioned during a city council special session Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Son arrested at father's sentencing hearing

VALPARAISO | A South Haven man was sentenced to five years in prison Friday for bashing his brother-in-law’s head with a TV, while his son was taken into custody just outside the courtroom for his alleged role in the crime.

Slaying suspect in court; friends of victim plan benefit

MARKHAM | As a Calumet City man appeared in court Thursday on charges in the death of his live-in girlfriend, friends of the victim said they are planning a tribute to her memory – a benefit to attract attention to domestic violence.

Former Hammond Baptist pastor pleads in underage sex case

Former Pastor Jack Schaap, second from right, his wife, his attorney and members of his family arrive Sept. 19 at U.S. District Court in Hammond for his initial hearing. Schaap signed a plea agreement with prosecutors Tuesday admitting to the charge of transporting a minor across state lines…

Murder charge dropped against Valpo stepfather

VALPARAISO | A murder charge was dismissed Thursday against a Valparaiso man accused of killing his stepdaughter Feb. 21 in the family's Courtney Street home.

Former Merrillville Town Court clerk pleads guilty in federal court

Indicted former Merrillville Town Court Clerk Virlissa Crenshaw enters the federal court building in Hammond before a pair of court appearances Wednesday.

E.C. councilman agrees to plead guilty to failing to file taxes

Juda Parks, left, an East Chicago police officer and councilman, walks into the federal courthouse in Hammond on Tuesday with his attorney, John Cantrell. Under a proposed plea agreement, Parks has agreed to pay $15,000 in unpaid taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.

E.C. councilman agrees to plead guilty to failing to file taxes

Juda Parks, left, an East Chicago police officer and councilman, walks Tuesday outside the federal courthouse in Hammond. Parks is accused of failing to file taxes in 2008 and 2009.