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Boy, 14, Accidentally Shot, Killed 13-Year-Old Friend: Police

The children were "handling" the guns, which were not locked up, when the teen allegedly shot his friend in the head.

Army Specialist Michael Isaiah Nance Brought Home To Rest

Services are set for Army Specialist Michael Isaiah Nance, who was killed July 29 in Afghanistan while conducting military operations.

Walmart Evacuated Amid Report Of Masked Man

Authorities were called to the Walmart Friday morning and determined no criminal activity was occurring at the store, but unease after the El Paso Walmart shooting had some on edge.

Warehouse Fire Fully Extinguished 6 Days After Blaze

One of the buildings was a complete loss, while the other building has been heavily damaged.

Cops Seek Missing Man, 55, On Autism Spectrum

Police say Roberto Castillo, 55, who was last seen early Thursday, is likely to be traveling on foot.

Illinois Team 2 Wins Away From Little League World Series

This team is no stranger to success, and now two wins away from representing Illinois on the world stage.

Chicago Still 'Rat Capital' Of America

Here's how many rodent complaints were filed in Chicago during 2018.

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• Rabid Bat Found In Home
• Man Found Shot In Home, 3 Questioned
• Taste Of Bolingbrook Returns
• Burglars Smash Window, Steal Cash From Grocery Store
• Going 106 MPH At Midnight Leads To DUI
• Man Battered Female Coworker: Cops
• Parking Deck Mugger Sentenced

Across America

• Drunk Flight Attendant Fell Asleep On Plane: Cops
• Heavily Armed Man With Body Armor Arrested After Being Detained By Off-Duty Firefighter Outside MO Walmart

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