Imposter Priest Kisses Chuchgoers, Armed Felon Flees: IL News

ILLINOIS — As we head into a new week, Patch has rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A small, close-knit community came together to clean up and build back after a tornado struck last week.

Meanwhile, an imposter priest was charged after officials say he identified himself as clergy and kissed parishioners, and more than 70 cars were targeted in a "mass graffiti" incident.

In another suburb, a man was shot dead inside the apartment of a resident who had an order of protection against him, and a pedestrian was killed after getting out of her disabled vehicle.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Imposter Priest Bothers Parishioners At Suburban Church: Cops

Calling himself "Father John," he hugged and kissed parishioners before he was charged with trespassing, police said.

Armed Felon Flees Police: Cops

Police say when they found the man asleep in his vehicle, he put it in drive and crashed into a squad car before trying to flee.

Small Town Strong: Unity After Tornado 'Beautiful To See'

"That neighborhood, it really is taking care of itself," a fire official said after an EF-2 tornado damaged the community. "We are supplying outside resources to them. All the neighbors are helping each other out ... Family friends of people, volunteers—even some complete strangers came in, started helping out."

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Highway

Officials said she had been involved in an earlier crash and was attempting to cross traffic from a disabled vehicle in the middle lane. She was struck by a passing vehicle, that police said remained on scene.

Man Shot Dead In Apartment: Police

A resident at the apartment had an order of protection against the deceased, according to police. She and the person who said they pulled the trigger were both speaking with authorities.

Man Tells Officer 'To Shoot Him To End It All': Complaint

Police allege he strangled the victim and struck her before her uncle and sister stepped in to help her.

Over 70 Vehicles Found Vandalized In 'Mass Graffiti Incident'

Most of the cars had "BLM" or "crack" spray-painted on them. Police have released doorbell camera images of a person of interest.