An 18-month old child died “under unusual circumstances,” leading to the arrest of his babysitter, Illinois officials say.

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The apparent tornado touched down in the area of Forest Park, home to the St. Louis Zoo and the site of the 1904 World's Fair and Olympic Games.

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A South Peoria babysitter faces decades behind bars after being charged Tuesday in connection with the death of a toddler who was in his care. Amarian D. Billups-Wilson, 18, appeared in Peoria ...

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