Storms Ravage Northwest Indiana | Chicago News

Severe storms slam Northwest Indiana, leaving one dead in Portage from a house fire and 288,000 without power as roads collapse under downed trees. NIPSCO races to restore electricity with no ETA, while towns like Crown Point and Munster face widespread blackouts. Residents like Tiffany Gonzales brave the chaos to clear debris and care for pets, embodying resilience amid disrupted commutes and halted school. Officials urge no unnecessary travel and neighbor checks, as emergency command centers mobilize to rebuild after infrastructure damage and suspended transit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd8f02b0481b6558