Gunshots As Car Thieves Confronted | AI-Generated Child Porn Allegation | FLOCK Cameras Nixed: IL News

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Shots Fired After Resident Attempts To Interrupt Car Theft: Police

The suspects ultimately with the car but left behind another stolen vehicle, police said.

Man Charged With Possessing AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material

A forensic search of the computer found more than 70 files of child sexual abuse material, including AI-generated images, according to the sheriff’s office.

FLOCK Cameras Going Away In Suburban Township: Here's Why

"After the hack of many federal agencies recently, the possibility exists that citizens' personal whereabouts are available," the supervisor said.

Police Seek Footage Showing Plate Numbers Of Cars Involved In Street Takeover

Police are asking businesses to check security camera footage showing license plates of vehicles involved in street takeover.

Mom Leads Efforts In Son's Memory As Village Proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

"I don’t want to see another family go through the same kind of pain we’ve gone through with losing a child," she told Patch.

Suburban Jail Wins National Innovation Award

The facility was recognized for new technology, K9s, training and programs aimed at improving safety and services.

Fireworks Cause Thousands In Damage To Middle School

Police say the damage was discovered after the school's roof started leaking.

Home Invasion Suspect Battered Cop Weeks Earlier: Police

He faces several aggravated battery counts. He also broke an order of protection, according to court records. Police say he was upset about his late grandmother's house when he broke into a home and injured the homeowner.

Famous Sci-Fi Author Buys $6.8M Suburban Mansion: Report

Weir is the author of “The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary,” novels that were adapted into films, and the purchase adds another property to his recent North Shore holdings.