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

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...

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

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

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...

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

Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 at 12:24 PM CST

Conn. Senators Unveil Assault Weapons Ban Legislation

Conn. Senators Unveil Assault Weapons Ban Legislation

Connecticut Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and California Sen. Dianne Feinstein will unveil Thursday legislation proposing a retooled federal assault weapons

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Severe Storm Risk Continues in Chicago

Severe Storm Risk Continues in Chicago

Earlier in the evening, the same storm system hit the Peoria area with massive amounts of hail and 60 MPH winds.

Bill Clinton Urges Illinois House To Approve Gay Marriage

Bill Clinton Urges Illinois House To Approve Gay Marriage

Former President Bill Clinton threw his weight behind stalled legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois, calling on the state House to approve the bill.

Rapper Chief Keef Arrested Near Atlanta

Rapper Chief Keef Arrested Near Atlanta

Chicago teen rapper jailed, released on disorderly conduct charges.

Overnight Storms Damage Homes in Chicago, Darien

Overnight Storms Damage Homes in Chicago, Darien

Storm hit Peoria with massive amounts of hail, 60 mph winds and damaging lightning.

Sen. Kirk Uncertain on Pritzker's Confirmation

Sen. Kirk Uncertain on Pritzker's Confirmation

Commerce Secretary confirmation hearings scheduled for Thursday.

Opinion: How to Marry Your Gay Cousin

Opinion: How to Marry Your Gay Cousin

According to the Religious Freedom and Marital Fairness Act, gay cousins can marry -- as long as one is incapable of having children.