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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Spirited 8-year-old boy, restaurant manager identified as victims in Boston Marathon bombing

Monday, April 15, 2013  Update: Peoria's mayor and police chief have announced they are stepping up patrols, targeting up to 100 people wanted for gang violence and related charges.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Chico Marill Newman faces first degree murder charges in the shooting death of his wife, 32-year-old Crystal Newman.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  20-year-old man goes on shooting rampage on busy California freeway; 3 killed, 2 injured

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Authorities say a shooting spree through Orange County, Calif., has left four people dead, including the shooter, and several others injured.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A judge found probable cause for 30-year-old Andrew Koster to stand trial in the September 14 death of 25-year-old Sarah Birsic.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  A Nebo man died early Saturday morning after a rollover crash in Pike County, Ill.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A domestic dispute may be at the center of the shooting, police say.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday morning in Pike County, Ill.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  We looked back through our archives once again to find out what the Top 10 most popular stories were on ConnectTriStates.com ...  this time for 2012. Did we miss any?

Saturday, December 22, 2012  A University of Illinois student hopes to raise $50,000 for people affected by last week's shootings at a Connecticut elementary school and he's almost a quarter of the way to his goal.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Dozens turned out for a candlelight vigil in Quincy Tuesday night to show support for the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  It was a night of tears, prayer and messages of hope.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Late night collision outside of Lewistown claims life of Kirksville man.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  The prayer vigil will be held at Chandler Park Sunday, at 3 p.m.