• Thunder Valley Casino guest wins 6-figure jackpot on Christmas

  

• Powerball player in Michigan wins $1 million runner-up lottery prize

  

• $10,000 stolen from mini mart on Chicago's North Side

  

• Company in Denver hopes to help home buyers purchase houses for as little as $5

  

• Vikings eliminate Lions from playoff contention with 23-10 win

  

• Tow truck involved in shooting on Near North Side, Chicago police say

  

• At least 4 businesses damaged after fire at Dallas shopping center, officials say

  

• Officials: Man who shot Livingston County homeowner killed in return fire