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Highway Shooter Pleads Not Guilty Due to Mental Disease

A Wisconsin man accused of opening fire on a busy interstate and shooting and killing a suburban mother headed home from a trip with her family has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.

FBI Probing Small Plane Crash that Killed Orland Hills Man

The FBI is investigating a small plane crash in Connecticut that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Orland Hills man.

Derrick Rose Gang-Rape Case: Detective Investigating Allegations Dead; Judge Won't Declare Mistrial

A detective investigating gang rape accusations against former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose died after she was shot in the chest Tuesday in a relative's home in Whittier, California.

Are Bob Newhart and Lance Briggs the Best Celebrity Cubs Fans?

The comedian and the ex-NFL player go online to show their support of the team in entertaining fashion.

2 Nicor Gas Workers Injured, Townhouse Units Destroyed in Romeoville Explosion

Two Nicor Gas workers have been injured and two townhouse units have been destroyed in a massive fire and explosion caused by a gas leak, according to the Village of Romeoville.

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