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Friday, May 03, 2013  Police in Scott County have released the motive behind the Manchester homicide

Monday, April 29, 2013  Funeral Services have been set for Wednesday for the family gunned down in their home in Manchester last week.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Area residents plan to gather Sunday for a prayer vigil to celebrate the lives of the victims in the Manchester shootings. An effort is under way to raise money for the burial of five people shot to death this week in the small central Illinois town of Manchester.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  UPDATE: Authorities have identified the victims of the tragic mass shooting in Manchester, Ill.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  RAW VIDEO ADDED: The shooter was taken into custody at 7:27 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the local hospital. We now know that search warrants have been filed in the Scott County Clerk of Court for the home and property of Rick Smith in connection with this morning's events.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The House Ethics Committee is investigating U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, but the committee is keeping quiet on specific details.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Louisiana, Mo. woman helped rescue more than 700 survivors from the 1912 Titanic tragedy.

Friday, December 23, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for December 23, we're talking about a mother and daughter giving birth on the same day and in the same place!

Monday, June 28, 2010  It's the end of June, and chances are you're not thinking about school.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  The president of the Adler Planetarium says the institution on Chicago's lakefront is in the running to receive one of three soon-to-be retired space shuttles.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  The Nursing Home Safety bill proposes background checks on residents and more staff to make nursing homes safer.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  The Associated Press was one of the organizations requesting access to the documents.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  The Tribune argues that the names on the list are crucial in determining why politicians and others tried to get special treatment for applicants they knew.

Friday, March 13, 2009  Report: Internal documents show Blagojevich targeted Tribune Co. chairman for $25K donation.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009