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"Our journalists are extremely dedicated and determined to tell our communitys stories," said Allison Petty, Central Illinois Executive Editor.

"You look like an angel," judge Katy Perry told the Normal native, "and you sound like an angel."

Authorities have identified the 40-year-old man who was fatally shot Saturday night.

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The investigation is ongoing, police said.

"It’s amazing," she told host Ryan Seacrest. "I don’t even know what to think right now."

"Today’s unexpected and sudden closure announcement is devastating news for our local community."