A child was among three people killed over the weekend in a head-on crash after a car attempted to pass several vehicles on a rural stretch of road, police said.
Plus, suburban police were hunting for a suspect after a 19-year-old was shot inside a home during an "altercation" involving relatives.
Meanwhile, an 11-year-old girl was pulled from the water and hospitalized after what officials described as a near-drowning at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.
A 4-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man were killed in a head-on crash after police say a car attempted to pass multiple vehicles on a rural road.
An 11-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after a near-drowning at Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor over the weekend. Police say the incident remains under investigation.
Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years with BOGO specials starting Monday, with a special celebration on Aug. 9.
"It's a lot of mixed emotions because, I mean, there's just so many memories, and there's such a long history of all the people who lived in this house and farmed this land," the late owners' daughter said. "But seeing these firemen here today is helping because I feel so proud that my parents are giving them the opportunity to have this experience."
Police said the shooting suspect fled on foot and was not found on Monday morning.
Charles Buss, a retired suburban firefighter, was ordered detained in the alleged slaying of his former wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76.
Police said the man tried to meet an underage girl at Walmart but instead got into a confrontation with a group that made a fake teen profile.
Lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar said the woman would have been his running mate had he sought the top job.
A total of 2.69 inches of rain fell as trees and power lines came down throughout the area. More than 530,000 customers across ComEd's service territory lost electricity, including 6,068 customers in the suburb.
Giannoulias enters the packed 2027 race with nearly $22 million in campaign funds, union support and a message focused on unity.
The Joliet Slammers and the city welcomed hometown baseball legend Jesse Barfield back to the city where his baseball journey began for a celebration honoring his remarkable career.
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