Red hot Illini beat Rutgers 38-10

Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.   

TSA finds gun-shaped toilet paper roller in bag at Newark Liberty Airport

Transportation Security Administration agents at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport uncovered a more decorative than deadly item when they checked a passenger's carry-on.

Couple sues Taco Bell for deceptive advertising after being overcharged $2.18 for Chalupas

A couple in New Jersey was so unhappy when they said they were charged $12.99 for a pair of Chalupa Cravings Boxes at Taco Bell they saw advertised for $5 each on TV, they decided to take their complaint to federal court and sue the company for deceptive advertising, according to reports.

Girl dies after falling from ride at harvest festival

 A 10-year-old girl died after plunging from an amusement park ride at a harvest festival in southern New Jersey over the weekend, authorities said.   

Reward increases to $52K in search for Dulce Maria Alavez

A reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez — who went missing in mid-September — has been increased to $52,000.

86-year-old woman assaulted at nursing home, son claims

Authorities are currently investigating how an 86-year-old nursing home patient in New Jersey got severe bruises and injuries to her face. Her son claims she was assaulted at the home.

Dulce Maria's family holds onto hope she is returned to them

A vigil for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez was held in Cumberland County Saturday night as law enforcement officials from various agencies continue their search for the young girl.

Massive search continues for Dulce Maria Alavez; $35K reward offered

Law enforcement officials from various agencies continue their search for a 5-year-old girl who they say was abducted on Monday.

South Jersey family searches for kidney match for 4-year-old son

Sebastian Foster, 4, is in desperate need of a kidney. His family is doing everything they can to get the word out.

Decks collapse during firefighter event; at least 22 injured

A home's multilevel deck collapsed Saturday evening at the Jersey Shore during an event weekend, trapping people and injuring at least 22, including some children, officials said. No deaths were reported.

Double shot: PBR just released ‘Hard Coffee' with alcohol and caffeine

It certainly is no secret that Pabst Blue Ribbon is looking to explore new products. Earlier this year, the company announced that it is releasing a beer with a higher alcohol content, along with the non-alcoholic alternative for the world-famous lager.