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SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — A law enforcement official says more than 20 people have been killed in a shooting at a church in a small town outside San Antonio. The official, who was briefed on the investigation, says the gunman fled the church in a vehicle after the shooting and was also

A Rockford Police officer was killed early this morning during a traffic stop. Chief Dan O’Shea said It happen shortly after 1:00 am in the area of State Street and Dawn Avenue. A short time later, the officer, identified as 30-year old Jamie Cox made a brief radio transmission indicating

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Some 150 Illinois Army National Guard Military police soldiers are flying to Puerto Rico to help with security and other efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria. In a news release, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office says the governor made the announcement at a press

PERU – A traffic stop in Peru has led to the discovery of 29 pounds of cannabis. 62-year old Stephen C. Gave of Olympia Washington was pulled over Friday night near Route 251 and 38th street by Peru police. He was stopped after allegedly he improperly signaled to change lanes, ran a red

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A giraffe that officials of Brookfield Zoo describe as being the matriarch of the zoo’s herd has been euthanized. Mithra at age 27 was one of the oldest giraffes in an accredited North American zoo. Officials say the giraffe was affected by degenerative changes in

CHICAGO (AP) — Data shows thousands of students in Illinois’ public high schools are struggling as the state pushes students to achieve higher scores. The SAT college entrance exam was offered to high school students for free last spring. Illinois Report Card data shows average scores

CHICAGO (AP) — Imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider tossing his convictions on corruption charges, arguing the nation’s highest court could settle lingering disagreements in lower courts over what constitutes illegal political

CHICAGO (AP) — Human remains found in a Chicago lagoon have been identified as that of a suburban woman whose son has been charged in her death. The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed Thursday the remains found on Oct. 28 are those of 76-year-old Gail Peck. Authorities say

KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — Bond has been set at $1 million for a Roman Catholic priest accused of sexually assaulting a resident of a developmental center in Kankakee. The Rev. Richard Jacklin was arrested by Illinois State Police on Tuesday for the alleged assault on the resident at Shapiro

The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team has taken more illegal drugs off the streets.  Agents conducted a search warrant Wednesday night at a residence at 32871 U.S. 6, room 112 in Spring Valley After an investigation into alleged illegal narcotic sales from the room.  24 year old