Fireworks Death | Bachelor Party Drowning Rescue | Big Boy Is Back: Illinois Weekend

Over the weekend, a police marine unit rescued several bachelor party guests who went missing in a lake after drinking, officials said.

Meanwhile, a 21-year-old man died days after suffering severe injuries in a fireworks accident.

Plus, here's what local health experts have to say about the effects of the wildfire smoke that's been blanketing the Chicago area for days.

IL Man Dies After Fireworks Accident

The 21-year-old is being remembered as a beloved son, brother and friend whose kindness and warmth left a lasting impact on those who knew him, according to an online fundraiser created to support his family.

Bachelor Party Guests Rescued From Lake After Drinking, Sheriff Says

Deputies were on patrol using personal watercraft shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday, when the operator of a rental boat carrying a bachelor party flagged them down and explained he was an inexperienced boater and was looking for three friends who were missing in the water.

Hundreds Greet Big Boy 4014 In Smoke And Heat

Many spectators had apparently broken into their stash of N95 face masks left over from the pandemic to filter the wildfire smoke as they came out to see the famous steam locomotive again.

Women Offered Ride By Strangers In 2 Incidents: Police

Police received reports of a "suspicious vehicle/suspicious person" as women reported two instances of a stranger approaching them and asking if they wanted a ride, officials said.

Carjacker Uses 2x4 To Club His Victim, Steal Their GMC Terrain: Police

A carjacking victim was stuck with a wooden 2x4, and the suspect went through the victim's pockets, stole $500 cash, along with the keys to the victim's GMC Terrain, according to police.

Gruesome Freezer Death Co-Defendant Learns Her SAFE-T-Act Fate From Judge

A 62-year-old woman appeared in court for a pretrial detention hearing after being charged with dismembering her 38-year-old husband and concealing his homicidal death. The victim's half-brother, 26, faces the same charges.

‘Rusty Rodeo’ Returns To Fox River To Battle Invasive Crayfish

Community members are invited to grab a dip net, get a little muddy and help protect the Fox River during the 8th annual Rusty Rodeo.

Wildfire Smoke Over IL: What Residents Need To Know About Air Quality

Local emergency responders share guidance as smoke creates unhealthy conditions for many.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Returns To Suburbs

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 40 years, according to the theater.

Person Killed After Being Struck By Metra Train

Train traffic on the Canadian National tracks was temporarily suspended in both directions while first responders and investigators worked at the scene Monday morning.

Lettuce Sold In IL Provided 'False Positive' For Parasite, FDA Says

The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce sold in Illinois, other states.