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Priest Found Dead | More Tornadoes Confirmed | Special Olympics Star Carries Torch: IL Weekend

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A suburban priest was unexpectedly found dead over the weekend.
A suburban priest was unexpectedly found dead over the weekend. (St. Carlo Acutis Catholic Parish)

Two men are charged in the severe beating of a man accused of home repair fraud, and one suspect's mother is facing a charge of impersonating an officer.

Meanwhile, police are reminding residents of boating and water safety after two personal watercrafts crashed, seriously injuring one person.

Plus, two suburban churches are mourning after the unexpected death of a priest.

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Catholic Priest Assigned To Take Over St. Mary Nativity Found Dead Over The Weekend

Father Anthony Nyamai, who was just three weeks away from beginning his new assignment for the Diocese of Joliet, was found dead unexpectedly over the weekend

More Tornadoes Confirmed In Thursday's Storms

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Naperville before traveling to Lisle Thursday. Another one, an EF-2, was confirmed in Cook County.

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Courtesy of Detective Frias, Tinley Park Police Department

'Made It Look Effortless': Special Olympics Star Athlete Leads Way, Carries Flame Of Hope On Torch Run

Nicholas Diaz, 29, who has autism and finds great joy in running, has competed in the Special Olympics—the cause at the heart of the torch run's fundraising efforts—for more than 19 years.

1 Seriously Injured After 2 Personal Watercrafts Collide

Authorities said a 23-year-old man operating one watercraft struck a 26-year-old passenger on the other, causing a serious laceration.

Teen Sexually Assaulted In Parking Garage: Police

Police say the victim was approached by an unknown person on the top level of the parking garage sometime around 3:30 p.m. Police said the person allegedly asked the victim for help with an issue involving his vehicle before assaulting her.

Bicyclist Killed By Train Identified As Woman, 60: Coroner

Metra previously said the incident involved a Canadian National freight train.

Aurora Police Department

Woman, 69, Reported Missing

Police are asking for the community's help locating the woman who was last seen earlier Monday morning.

America250 Time Capsule Will Contain This Contribution From IL

Each state is contributing items that are meant to represent its unique communities, history, culture and role in the nation. Here's what will represent Illinois.

AA Sponsor Sexually Assaults Woman With Toddler In Car: Police

The woman's toddler was in the car where the crime took place, according to reports.

Alleged Scammer Beaten Up, Severely Injured Near Bar: Cops

A suspect's mom, who is accused of police impersonation, referred to "a good old-fashioned beatdown," according to a police report.

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