Prosecutors say police found disturbing serial killer memorabilia, including a jar labeled as containing a piece of John Wayne Gacy's brain, as well as human skulls while investigating a harrowing stalking case that went on for more than a decade.
Meanwhile, an Illinois man remains missing in the Great Smoky Mountains more than a week after he was last seen.
Plus, community members came together for to celebrate a suburban Black Joy parade and events.
The harrowing stalking case took a turn when authorities found human skulls and serial killer memorabilia, including a jar that purportedly contained a piece of John Wayne Gacy's brain, during a search, police said.
Officers arrived and discovered that four teenagers had been shot. One 18-year-old victim was pronounced dead, the chief told Patch.
He paced while officers waited. After his arrest on allegations of breaking into a home and injuring the homeowner, he demanded to know the charges. "I'm in America," he said.
Saturday afternoon marked the return of the Black Joy Parade celebrating Black Excellence. Afterward, thousands of people celebrating the city's cultural diversity gathered at the new downtown City Square, which features the Dome of Unity.
Aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges have been filed against a man accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl while serving as her softball hitting coach, police said.
One juvenile is considered to be in stable condition; the other juvenile was transferred to Loyola Medical Center, and their current condition is unknown, police said.
A search involving dozens of park rangers and volunteers has expanded for an Illinois man who has been missing for more than a week in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Food and drinks will be the stars of the festival, but the event will also feature live music, an arts and crafts show, and merchants.
Three dogs and a cat were killed in an early-morning house fire Sunday, while one resident escaped and declined further medical treatment.
Health officials say the risk of human infection is high and are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.
A video shows two Democratic politicians kissing after hours in a suburban township in an incident that has rocked the township's government over the last few days.
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