4-Year-Old, Mom Slain | Mobility Scooter Hit-And-Run Death | 6 Catholic Schools Closing: IL Weekend

Police responded to a grim scene Monday morning, finding a mother and 4-year-old child fatally shot in the backyard of a suburban home.

Meanwhile, continued extreme cold was prompting more weather-related school closings and e-learning days.

Plus, more information is coming out on the man fatally shot by ICE agents Saturday in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti, 37, was an ICU nurse who was born in Illinois.

Mom, 4-Year-Old Boy Slain, Gunman Under Guard At Hospital: Police

Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a shirtless man toss a gun outside in the snow after shooting himself in the leg, police said. A 36-year-old woman and her 4-year-old son were killed, and an 8-year-old child with special needs was physically unharmed.

Resident Shot While Confronting Car Burglars: Police

Police said the early Sunday incident mirrored one earlier this month when another homeowner had four rounds shot at them. According to officials, a homeowner saw two men attempting to break into a car parked at the home and confronted them before being attacked and shot.

Archdiocese Of Chicago Closing 6 Catholic Schools: Report

Citing low enrollment and overall financial concerns, the Archdiocese of Chicago has announced six Catholic schools in Chicagoland are closing. The schools are slated to shutter at the conclusion of the current school year.

District Uses 2nd E-Learning Day As Frigid Temperatures Continue

Wind chills of 25 below zero are expected before "some improvement" on Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

Man, 38, Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed Man, 63, On Mobility Scooter: Sheriff

Sheriff’s detectives responded and learned that a vehicle struck 63-year-old Sammy Simmons in the crosswalk and then drove off. Simmons was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Prom Dress Giveaway Supporting Local Students Planned For 12th Year

The organization is back with the 12th iteration of its prom dress giveaway, helping students with everything from dresses and shoes to makeup and accessories.

Fake FBI Agent Scams Businessman: Cops

The imposter took $16,500, promising to keep the cash secure and then give it back, police said.

1 Killed When Car Strikes Tree After Initial Crash: Police

Police said an initial crash caused the vehicle to travel across the road and strike a tree off the roadway.

Man Fatally Shot By ICE Agents In Minneapolis Was Born In IL: AP

The man fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care unit nurse who was born in Illinois.

1 Injured In House Fire

One person was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation. Following the blaze, fire officials are reminding residents to have chimneys regularly cleaned and inspected, particularly for homes that rely on fireplaces or wood burning appliances during the winter months.

Thousands Of Protesters Gathered To Rally Against Federal Agents, Trump Admin In Chicago's Loop

Despite the weather, the thousands of protesters who showed up at Congress Plaza were enraged, furious, and motivated to fight for change.