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Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer Charged in Naperville Amtrak Shooting

The 79-year-old repeatedly said he did not need an attorney and allegedly told authorities, "I had built up all this anger and I blew him away."

Kane Co. Residents Shot, Ate Goats, Burned Carcasses: Authorities

The residents have been in a feud with neighbors about animals on the property. Kane County officials voted against allowing the animals to stay.

Gunmen Fire Into Crowd, 1 Hit At Apartment Complex: Cops

Police said two suspects fired into a crowd of 20 to 40 people — including women and children.

Alderman Attacked By Squirrel Reveals Revenge Plan

After being injured in a squirrel attack, the local official wants to put an end to "aggressive squirrels."

Fatal Hit-And-Run Driver Texted Crash Pics After Fleeing: Prosecutors

Though another man lay dead in the street after the crash, a Willowbrook man is accused of fleeing the scene and then texting a friend pictures of the damage to "El Chapo," his car.

Hammer Man Convicted Of Killing Wife Wanted Cops To Give Back Hammer

He won't get the hammer he hit his late wife with, but he will get a different hammer, a pipe wrench, two computers, a shredder and two tool boxes after getting out of prison.

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