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Police say a 62-year-old man died after a group of teens beat him unconscious as part of a game. Ted Rowlands reports.
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An already tense House race in Illinois turns nasty. CNN's Kate Bolduan reports.
Democratic House candidate Tammy Duckworth responds to criticism she overplays her military service on campaign trail.
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Illinois lawmaker Rep. Mike Bost gets passionate speaking about pensions. CNN's Lisa Sylvester has more.
CNN's Ted Rowlands reports on a remarkable break in a 53-year-old murder case that still has an Illinois town in shock.