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Explosion 'Instantly Leveled' Home; 9 Buildings Damaged

He's accused of pretending to tie his shoe to film up the dress of a 13-year-old girl, as well as putting his phone under a dressing room door while pretending to shop for clothes with his teen daughter.>>Read More.

Shopper Shot In Menards Parking Lot In Robbery Attempt

Around 6:43 p.m. the man and a friend were loading their purchases into their car, when another car pulled up beside them, police said. hree people got out of the car brandishing handguns, demanding their belongings.>>Read More.

From P.R. To Personal Best: How A Cat Changed Marathon Runner's Course

Chicago Marathon participant Sarah Bohan had her sights set on a personal record before a kitten rescue changed her entire strategy.>>Read More.

Father Speaks Out In Teen's Death Outside Restaurant

""Sean was walking on the sidewalk from his orthodontist appointment to meet his mom at the (library). Just a kid walking on the sidewalk on a sunny summer afternoon ... which we mistakenly thought was safe to do," his father said of the 14-year-old's death after he was struck by a vehicle which then plowed into a restaurant, injuring three more people.>>Read More.

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