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1 Killed, Firefighter's Home Destroyed In Fire

Fellow firefighters started a GoFundMe after the fire that killed an elderly woman and destroyed their coworker's home.

Illinois Microbrewery Owners Buy San Diego-Based Ballast Point

The co-founders of Kings & Convicts Brewing purchased the company from Constellation Brands, which bought it four years ago for $1 billion.

Goodrich Theaters To Fire 16-Year-Old Workers: Former Employee

A former employee of a local Goodrich Quality Theater has alleged that the Midwest theater chain has plans to fire all 16-year-old workers.

Midwest Generation Emergency Drill 'Won't Happen Again:' Plant

It was a mistake not to alert emergency dispatch prior to an evacuation drill, but it won't be repeated, a Midwest Generation official said.

R. Kelly Charged With Paying Bribe Before Marrying Aaliyah

The embattled singer married Aaliyah when she was 15. He's accused of paying for a fake ID the day before the Chicago wedding.

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Across America

• 3 Soldiers Killed In National Guard Helicopter Crash
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