Accused Devil’s Den killer passed background checks and entered classrooms full of kids, expert says

Former teacher Andrew James McGann, who is accused of killing Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park, reportedly moved frequently between school districts without raising red flags.

K9 cadaver dogs prove to be crucial help in finding Texas flooding victims
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More than 130 people died when devastating floods hit central Texas last month. Teams were overwhelmed trying to recover all the bodies and in some cases, they turned to specially trained dogs for help.

Chicago crime: Girl, 16, shot in both legs in backyard

A 16-year-old girl was shot and seriously wounded Tuesday morning in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Naperville police expand search for missing woman last seen on July 30
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Authorities in Naperville are expanding their search in hopes of finding a missing woman who disappeared last month in the western suburb.

Shane Tamura: Midtown shooter sought help for debilitating headaches, reports say

New details are emerging about the gunman who opened fire inside the NFL’s Midtown Manhattan headquarters last week, killing four people, before taking his own life.

Teen crashed stolen car into Will County sheriff’s vehicle, police say

A 15-year-old was arrested and charged after allegedly crashing a stolen car into a Will County Sheriff’s vehicle late Friday night.