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Earthquake Rocks IL | Violent Home Invasion As Victims Fight Back | Fake Ozempic Arrest: Illinois Weekend

Plus: "Cardiac Bears" fall, data center plan stirs controversy, woman charged in bar attack on cops, reward offered after smash & grab.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Sunday.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

After a season for the record books — including yet another fourth-quarter rally that got fans' hearts pounding, the Bears fell to the Rams Sunday in an overtime loss.

Meanwhile, some Illinois residents woke up to a whole lot of shaking, as a 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit overnight.

Plus, victims fought back during a home invasion, using a baseball bat against a man as well as a woman who police say broke into the home and battered one of the victims.

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Overnight Earthquake Shakes Up IL With 3.8 Magnitude: USGS

Illinois averages around five earthquakes a year, mostly in the southern part of the state, according to the United States Geological Survey. The new year now has one on the record following a 3.8 magnitude earthquake overnight Tuesday.

Victims Scream, Use Baseball Bat To Defend Themselves During Home Invasion: Police

Police say a woman, seen on camera carrying a "rifle-type object," broke into the home by damaging the door frame and assaulted her former boyfriend.

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AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File

Nurse Faces Federal Charges After Distributing Fake Ozempic: Authorities

A registered nurse who gave counterfeit Ozempic to three people in Illinois now faces multiple charges, according to federal authorities.

Bears Fall To Rams After Wild Touchdown Pass By Caleb Williams Forces Overtime

Despite yet another fourth-quarter rally by the Bears, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 on Sunday night to advance to the NFC championship game.

Suburb To Vote On Data Center Proposal Amid Mounting Resistance From Residents

The proposed data center has sparked concerns over public health, impact on property values, electrical grid problems and other issues, even as more and more data centers pop up throughout the Chicago area.

Joliet Police Department

Woman Hits, Kicks Officers After Refusing To Leave Bar: Cops

Police say she refused to comply with entry requirements, refused to leave, and then hit and kicked officers, along with trying to grab their equipment, while being escorted about of the bar.

Smash-And-Grab Crew Hits Gaming Cafe, Crime Stoppers Offers Reward

The crew broke into Elsie's Place and rifled the gaming machines before splitting with cash within a few minutes, police said.

Man Found Dead In Car After Crash: Police

Officials said the man was found dead when they arrived at the scene. His identity has not been released.

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Man Nabbed For Selling Guns, Cocaine In Multiple Counties: Sheriff

Following an investigation that started late last year, a suburban man has been charged with eight felonies for reportedly selling guns and cocaine across several counties.

Unhitched Train Blocks Crossings

Three local crossings were shut down for hours after freight cars became unhitched, police said.

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