Accused Murderer Out Of Hospital | Boy Starved, Abused To Death, Cops Say | Trader Joe's Rumor: IL Weekend

A mother and her boyfriend are accused of murder after an 8-year-old boy died from long-term malnutrition, police said over the weekend.

Meanwhile, a man accused of killing a mother and her 4-year-old son was released from the hospital where he had been receiving medical care following the incident.

Plus, a driver struck an Illinois State Police squad car before fleeing the scene, a woman has been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, and a suburban city may be soon getting a popular grocery store.

Boy Starved, Abused To Death By Mom, Her Boyfriend In Round Lake Beach: Police

The 8-year-old victim's body showed signs of long-term malnourishment and abuse, authorities said.

Accused Joliet Child Murderer Joseph Johnson Finally Released From Hospital: Joliet Police

A motive in the shooting remains unknown and is still under investigation by Joliet Police detectives.

Driver Flees Scene After Striking State Police Squad Car On IL 53 In NW Suburbs

The trooper had pulled over on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes at Algonquin Road to assist a stranded motorist.

Naperville Woman Convicted Of Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Boyfriend

Rosa Lagrone, 40, was found guilty after a four-day jury trial in the death of Darnell Manns.

Trader Joe's Opening Joliet Storefront Near Louis Joliet Mall? Multiple Sources Inform Patch It's True

The Joliet Joann Fabrics and Crafts store at 2741 Plainfield Road was one of several hundred Joann stores across the country that closed.

19-Year-Old Forges Deed, Pockets $72,000 In Phony Property Sale: Palos Heights PD

The man purchased an Optery account to delete the former deceased property owner's info from the internet to cover his tracks, cops said.