Top Stories of 2018 on ABC7Chicago.com

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The sad, the silly, the inspirational - 2018 was a memorable year in news. Check out our lists of the most-read stories on ABC7Chicago.com

TOP 7 LOCAL NEWS STORIES

Mercy Hospital Shooting: 4 dead, including Chicago Officer Samuel Jimenez and gunman

Twin boys, 6, and 9-year-old sister fatally struck at school bus stop in Rochester, Indiana; driver charged

66 shot, 12 fatally, in Chicago weekend shootings

Jason Van Dyke Verdict: Chicago officer found guilty in Laquan McDonald shooting trial

Chicago police release body cam video of South Shore police shooting

Whitney Young HS senior with autism found stabbed to death

Chicago Shooting: CPD commander fatally shot at Thompson Center in Loop ID'd

WATCH: Most viral moments of 2018

Mystery audio clips, self-destructing paintings, and free-climbing raccoons! Check out the most viral moments of 2018.

TOP 7 STORIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

Man shot in head on Facebook Live sits up, speaks after 4 months

California Southwest gate agent mocks 5-year-old girl's name, posts boarding pass on social media

Police: Officer violated policy when he used Taser on 11-year-old shoplifting suspect

Animal rescue group says dumped pit bull died after suffering physical and sexual abuse

23 French bulldog puppies rescued from Texas brought to Chicago for adoption

Lottery winner dies weeks after cashing in $1 million scratch-off ticket

Bill Cosby found guilty on all charges in Andrea Constand sex assault retrial

WATCH: Top entertainment stories of 2018

Black Panther, Bill Cosby, Ariana Grande and a royal wedding were among the entertainment highlights of 2018.

TOP 7 VIDEOS:

Man shot in head on Facebook Live sits up, speaks after 4 months

Chicago police release body cam video of South Shore police shooting

VIDEOS: Hurricane Florence hits Carolinas

Mega Millions winning numbers drawn, single winning ticket sold for $1.6B jackpot

66 shot, 12 fatally, in Chicago weekend shootings

Jason Van Dyke Verdict: Chicago officer found guilty in Laquan McDonald shooting trial

Father of 43 children found beaten in West Side home

WATCH: Top political stories of 2018

A look back at the top political stories of 2018.

TOP 7 MOST-SEARCHED STORIES

Winning Mega Millions numbers drawn for $1.6 billion jackpot

200M eggs recalled over salmonella fears in 9 states

Gamers were specifically targeted by Jacksonville shooting suspect, police say

Justice for Junior: Teen fatally stabbed in case of mistaken identity, police say

Photos show rapper Tekashi69 involved in multiple violent acts, prosecutor says

VIDEO: Cardi B, Nicki Minaj get into physical fight during NY Fashion Week party

Who are George HW Bush's children and grandchildren?