Springfield police said a Forest Park neighborhood man was pistol-whipped during a Christmas Eve home invasion, and gifts were taken.
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1) Santa Tracker 2013: Track Santa Claus' route across the globe [By Joe Deburro]
2) Brimfield fire probe discovers 1 dead, site declared a crime scene [By Jeanette DeForge]
3) Springfield police: Forest Park neighborhood man pistol-whipped during Christmas Eve home invasion, gifts taken [By George Graham]
4) Longmeadow cites traffic study as reason for $1 million casino mitigation request from MGM Resorts International [By Elizabeth Roman]
5) Terminally ill girl who got caroling wish dies on Christmas [By The Associated Press]
Photos: Above, a slideshow of photos at the Open Pantry Community Services meal, where a small army of volunteers shifted into high gear late Wednesday morning for the annual Christmas meal at the High School of Commerce.