Back of the Yards shooting leaves 1 dead, another wounded

A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Monday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Two 18-year-olds arrested after pointing gun in Michigan City: police

Two 18-year-olds were arrested after allegedly threatening someone with a gun on Friday, according to Michigan City, Ind. police.

CTA Red Line station shooting leaves 2 seriously hurt, police say

An argument and a shooting at a CTA Red Line station on Chicago’s South Side left two people seriously hurt early Sunday morning.

Sheriff’s office seeks driver in fatal Homer Glen hit-and-run

A person has died after a fatal hit-and-run in Homer Glen on Friday, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.

Ian Huntley, notorious child killer, dies after prison attack

Ian Huntley, a 52-year-old former school caretaker and one of Britain’s most notorious child killers, has died days after a fellow inmate attacked him in prison.

Former suburban police officer faces second round of juvenile sex crime charges in three years: authorities

A former south suburban police officer has been charged with sexual assault and soliciting child pornography for the second time in three years, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Tourist's bird-brained Vegas stunt with flamingo lands him behind bars on felony charges

A Canadian tourist’s late-night bender took a decidedly bird-brained turn when authorities say he waddled into a Las Vegas resort and casino and wrangled a resident flamingo before carrying it off to his room.

Aurora man sentenced to 6.5 years for assaulting two officers: authorities

An Aurora man has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for battery of two police officers on separate occasions, according to the Kane County State's Attorney.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 34 latest updates

On Thursday, law enforcement reportedly went door-to-door in Nancy's neighborhood. Also on Thursday, Savannah Guthrie returned to the "Today" show set for the first time since her mother disappeared.

LISTEN: Britney Spears arrest dispatch audio released

Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.