Two men are charged in the severe beating of a man accused of home repair fraud, and one suspect's mother is facing a charge of impersonating an officer.
Meanwhile, police are reminding residents of boating and water safety after two personal watercrafts crashed, seriously injuring one person.
Plus, two suburban churches are mourning after the unexpected death of a priest.
Father Anthony Nyamai, who was just three weeks away from beginning his new assignment for the Diocese of Joliet, was found dead unexpectedly over the weekend
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Naperville before traveling to Lisle Thursday. Another one, an EF-2, was confirmed in Cook County.
Nicholas Diaz, 29, who has autism and finds great joy in running, has competed in the Special Olympics—the cause at the heart of the torch run's fundraising efforts—for more than 19 years.
Authorities said a 23-year-old man operating one watercraft struck a 26-year-old passenger on the other, causing a serious laceration.
Police say the victim was approached by an unknown person on the top level of the parking garage sometime around 3:30 p.m. Police said the person allegedly asked the victim for help with an issue involving his vehicle before assaulting her.
Metra previously said the incident involved a Canadian National freight train.
Police are asking for the community's help locating the woman who was last seen earlier Monday morning.
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The woman's toddler was in the car where the crime took place, according to reports.
A suspect's mom, who is accused of police impersonation, referred to "a good old-fashioned beatdown," according to a police report.
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