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Plus: Fireworks ignite garage fire | Mom helps catch man accused of abusing 6-year-old | Man guilty in Christmas Day murder of his brother

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A suburban police department is in mourning after losing one of its own, officials announced over the weekend.

Meanwhile, a manhunt continues after officials say a worker was shot multiple times at an Amazon facility and killed after an altercation with a food delivery driver.

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Plus, a mom's persistence helped lead police to the man who sexually abused her 6-year-old at a bus stop, authorities said.

Off-Duty Cop Dies 'Suddenly And Tragically': Village Officials

An off-duty member of the police department died "suddenly and tragically," the village announced Sunday.

Man Slain At Suburban Amazon Facility, Food Delivery Driver Wanted: Reports

Police say the man was shot multiple times after an argument with a food delivery driver turned physical, according to reports. The shooter was still at large.

Baby Elk Born At Suburban Zoo

Similar to when a set of baby falcons were born, the city turned to the community for help naming the calf.

Joliet Fire Department

Discarded Fireworks Ignite Blaze

Discarded fireworks that reignited in a garbage can caused a blaze over the weekend, fire officials said.

Suburban Mayor: Media Unfair To Italian Americans

The mayor's op-ed comes more than a month after local restaurant owner Filippo "Gigi" Rovito was arrested on felony charges in connection with an alleged gambling ring. The mayor, who has a dish named after him at the restaurant, accused the media of unfairly linking Italian Americans to the mob.

Chicago Polide Department

Mom's Photos Of Man Accused Of Touching 6-Year-Old At Bus Stop Led To His Arrest: Police

A registered sex offender accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a bus stop in the presence of her mother was ordered detained pending trial. Police say after the child told her mother what happened, the woman followed after him and was able to take several photos as he tried to avoid her.

Man Guilty In Christmas Day Fatal Beating Of His Brother: Prosecutors

When officers arrived at the family's home, the 54-year-old told them he believed he had killed his brother

Hoverboard Fire Forces Residents From Home

An electric hoverboard ignited inside a home, prompting a response from a number of area fire departments.

AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

IL Man, 20, Arrested In Connection With Foiled Violent Attack At White House UFC Fight: US Attorney

The man allegedly served as an administrator of Signal chats where members communicated about the planned UFC attack at the White House.

4 Injured After Cadillac Fleeing Police Blows Red Light, Hits Car: Authorities

An officer tried to stop the car, but its driver refused, accelerating away at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner, police said.

AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra

Robert Lewandowski Reportedly Finalizing Deal With Chicago Fire

The Polish striker's reported move has been described as MLS's biggest international signing since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami.

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