4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola
A shooting at a naval air station in Florida left four people dead, including the shooter — who was identified by U.S. officials as a Saudi Arabian aviation student.
Man reported missing from Lawndale may need medical attention
Leonard McNulty was last seen early Friday in the 1800 block of South Harding Avenue, Chicago police said.
UPS worker killed in shootout identified as 27-year-old father of two girls
"We are deeply saddened to learn a UPS service provider was a victim of this senseless act of violence. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of our employee and the other innocent victims involved in this incident."
Official: Pensacola shooter Saudi Arabian aviation student
A U.S. official says the Florida Naval station shooting suspect was an aviation student from Saudi Arabia and authorities are investigating if the shooting was terrorism-related.
Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
'Yearbook' memorializing victims killed in school shootings to be mailed to Trump, Senate
"The 2018 Yearbook" remembers the 37 people who were killed in school shootings throughout the year.
Riverside Brookfield student sent bomb, shooting threats because he was ‘bored,’ police say
The 18-year-old, who was arrested Tuesday at school, allegedly told police he sent the threats because he was “bored,” Riverside police said in a statement.
Boy waiting for heart transplant asking for Christmas cards
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
Boy, 14, last seen in Garfield Park
Amarion Keys was last seen Nov. 30 in the 400 block of North Ridgeway Avenue, Chicago police said.
Armed robberies, carjackings reported in Bucktown, South Loop, Vittum Park
In each case, a pair of suspects driving a stolen black 2016 Ford Escape Titanium SUV robbed victims at gunpoint or stole their vehicles, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
Hit-and-run driver arrested after fatally striking motorcyclist on Bishop Ford, police say
The crash happened about 2:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-94 near 111th Street, Illinois State Police said.
NB Red Line service resumes after man stabbed at Fullerton station
Howard-bound trains were halted because of “police activity” shortly after 6 a.m. at the station, 943 W. Fullerton Ave., according to service alerts from the CTA.
6th cold-related death of the season in Cook County reported in Austin
An autopsy found he died from cocaine toxicity with cold exposure as a contributing factor, the medical examiner’s office said.
Missing 18-year-old woman last seen in Park Manor
Alyshia Davis was last seen Wednesday near 68th Street and South King Drive, Chicago police said in a missing person alert.
'Not a dry eye': Boy invites entire kindergarten class to witness his adoption hearing
A 5-year-old boy from Michigan lovingly invited his whole kindergarten classmates to witness the big day.
Missing woman, 30, last seen in Humboldt Park
Melissa Munoz was last seen Nov. 30 in the 3100 block of West Augusta Boulevard, according to Chicago police.
Controversy surrounds ownership of weed dispensaries in Chicago
Residents got their chance to ask questions and get some answers ahead of the legalization of marijuana in Chicago.
Family demands justice after man body slammed by Chicago police
Two officers have been stripped of their police powers, but the suspect's family says the officers should be fired.
Amazon delivery driver's hilarious reaction to basket of treats outside Delaware home caught on video
A Delaware homeowner captured on video an Amazon delivery driver’s priceless reaction after she left treats at the front door.