27 killed, including 20 children, in the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history

Adam Lanza
Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 at 08:32 PM CDT

Sandy Hook Shooter Researched NIU Massacre

Sandy Hook Shooter Researched NIU Massacre

Search warrants revealed newspaper clipping was seized from the home along with a massive collection of guns and ammunition, and three images of what appeared to be a deceased human covered with plastic...

Newtown
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM CDT

Newtown Shooter's Home Was Loaded with Weapons, Ammo

Newtown Shooter's Home Was Loaded with Weapons, Ammo

Newtown killer Adam Lanza and his mother kept their home stocked with a massive cache of guns, knives, swords, ammunition and firearm accessories — a startling array of weapons described in newly...

Newtown
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 at 07:10 AM CDT

Newtown Residents Complain About NRA Robocalls

Newtown Residents Complain About NRA Robocalls

Several Newtown residents said they recently received unsolicited robocalls from the National Rifle Association urging them to push back against proposals for stricter gun

Jesse Lewis
Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 at 06:20 AM CST

Son's Last Message Inspires Newtown Mother

Son's Last Message Inspires Newtown Mother

"Nurturing. Healing. Love." Scarlett Lewis noticed the chalk written message on her kitchen chalkboard when returning home for the first time – days after her son Jesse was taken from her on December 14th. “I

Newtown
Friday, Feb 1, 2013 at 11:30 AM CST

Newtown Calls for Armed School Officers

Newtown Calls for Armed School Officers

The Newtown Board of Education wants more armed police officers in the Connecticut town's four elementary schools after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Last night, they decided to ask the town to approve...

newtown school shooting
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 07:34 AM CST

Sandy Hook Chorus to Sing at Super Bowl

Sandy Hook Chorus to Sing at Super Bowl

The chorus from Sandy Hook Elementary School will sing "America the Beautiful" before Sunday's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, The Associated Press

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Phony "FBI" Virus Holds Computers Hostage

Phony "FBI" Virus Holds Computers Hostage

In the latest twist in computer scams, overseas criminal organizations are targeting unsuspecting computer users by installing a virus which freezes a computer, holds it as ransom, and then demands the user pay...

AG Gets Second Gun Delay; Speaker Wants Bill OK'd

AG Gets Second Gun Delay; Speaker Wants Bill OK'd

The U.S. Supreme Court granted an extension Tuesday for Illinois's attorney general to decide whether to appeal a court order permitting the state's gun owners to carry concealed firearms.

Residents Call for More Lighting in Wake of Sex Assault

Residents Call for More Lighting in Wake of Sex Assault

A 24-year-old woman told police she was attacked while walking near a northwest side CTA station on Monday night.

Blago Attorney Requests Extension for Appeal

Blago Attorney Requests Extension for Appeal

It looks like the world is going to have to wait a bit longer for Rod Blagojevich's version of why he deserves a new trial.

Chicago Hospital Allows Visiting Hours For Pets

Chicago Hospital Allows Visiting Hours For Pets

Rush University Medical Center adopts new policy that allows dog and cats to visit certain patients.

Car Crashes Into Pregnant Couple's Bedroom

Car Crashes Into Pregnant Couple's Bedroom

The car landed inches from the couple's bed, fire officials said.

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