Top Stories of 2016 on ABC7Chicago.com

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The sad, the silly, the inspirational - 2016 was a memorable year in news. Check out our lists of the most-read stories on ABC7Chicago.com

TOP 7 LOCAL NEWS STORIES

1. Chicago Cubs honored by millions at World Series celebration

The party was epic, Chicago! The Cubs are finally World Series champions and the city celebrated their victory with a North Side parade and rally in Grant Park.

2. Doug Banks, radio and TV personality, dies

Doug Banks, who was a radio host at several stations, including Chicago's V103 and WGCI, has died.

3. World Series 2016: Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Indians in Game 7

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time in 108 years, beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings.

4. 3 dead in fiery crash on I-80 near Ottawa, Ill.

Three people were killed in a fiery five-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on I-80 near Ottawa, Ill., in LaSalle County, according to Illinois State Police.

5. Children in Fort Wayne, Ind., Amber Alert found dead

Police in Fort Wayne, Indiana, said two children reported missing in an Amber Alert Monday have been found dead.

6. 5th car found in I-55 wreckage; at least 1 dead

A fifth car has been discovered in the wreckage after five vehicles, including two semis, caught fire in a large crash on the city's Southwest Side.

7. Chicago pokes fun at terrified couple who moved to city, left after 1 day

A young couple from Arizona is getting a lot of grief from Chicagoans after they posted a video detailing the "traumatic experience" that led them to move out of the city after only one day. It's even inspired a neighborhood walking tour.

TOP 7 STORIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

1. Teen dies in Delaware high school fight, mayor says

A student died after she was assaulted by several other students inside a high school bathroom in Wilmington, Delaware.

2. Election 2016: Donald Trump is president-elect, Clinton concedes

Donald Trump was elected President of the United States Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.

3. Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman recaptured, Mexican officials say

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto announced Friday that fugitive drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was recaptured six months after he escaped from a maximum security prison.

4. Attorney suing Sears, Kohl's, Macy's, JC Penney for alleged price scheme

The Los Angeles city attorney accused four big stores of using pricing schemes in a lawsuit expected to be filed on Thursday.

5. New Laws 2017: Illinois laws that take effect January 1

With the start of the New Year always comes a new set of laws to obey. Read a complete list here, and see the top 10 new laws for 2017.

6. 9 women, United Airlines pilot charged in prostitution bust

We've uncovered new details from a search warrant into an alleged prostitution ring involving a United Airlines pilot.

7. Police: Relative, girlfriend charged in Gage Park murders

Chicago police have charged a relative and his girlfriend in connection with the deaths of six family members in their Gage Park home in February.

TOP 7 PHOTO GALLERIES:

1. NW Indiana drug sweep yields 30 arrest warrants

As part of a year-end drug sweep, authorities have issued 30 new arrest warrants for individuals involved in major heroin and cocaine distribution rings in Northwest Indiana.

2. Chicago Cubs World Series victory parade

Get ready to party, Chicago! The Cubs are finally World Series champions and the city is ready to celebrate with a victory parade and rally.

3. Lincoln Park mansion listed for record $50M

A luxurious mansion that spans more than eight city lots hit the market Thursday at a record asking price of $50 million.

4. Philadelphia drug bust nets 170 arrests, $225K in narcotics

5. Scottie Pippen's Highland Park home hits market

The FBI and Indiana State Police raided the Lake County Sheriff's office in Crown Point Thursday morning.

6. FBI raids Lake County Sheriff's office in Crown Point

On Monday, the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constables Department and Department of Public Safety Special Agents executed a search warrant at 23302 Brushy Pines in the Hockley area of Montgomery County.

7. Several members of same family arrested on meth charges

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