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The child said he loaded the weapon and was playing around with it when it went off accidentally.

He told police he was menaced with a gun after being disturbed by loud revving engine.

Jamar Thomas had later been arrested on his own gun charge.

One male resident had assaulted three female residents, killing one and severely injuring the other two.

Decatur Airport happy for grants but bracing for turbulence

Decatur School District confirmed that Thad Olson, of Bloomington, teaches high school in the city.

The two-day operation intercepted suspects, including men from Decatur and Bloomington, now charged with sex offenses against children.

It will be based at a State Police facility in Decatur and has heavy financial backing from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

Alley Bardfield appeared in court Thursday and admitted a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault.

Police say the suspect in a Decatur armed robbery is being jailed as "John Doe" after refusing to give his name.