Two-Time Attempted Murderer Gets 6th DUI | Illinois Patch

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

6th DUI For Man With 2 Attempted Murder Convictions: Prosecutors

A 64-year-old man with five prior DUI convictions and two attempted murder convictions has pleaded guilty to a felony DUI charge stemming from a December 2025 crash in which his vehicle lost a wheel.>>Read More

'How Wrong This Decision Is': SWAT Commander Rebukes Call Not To Send Team To Barricade

"I just want to make sure I am on the record letting everyone know how wrong this decision is," a commander said. "This is a bonafide SWAT activation all day long ... If this goes south there will be no one who will disagree with my assessment of this.">>Read More.

1st Human West Nile Virus Death Of Year Reported In Suburban County

Last year, the county had 14 human cases and one death.>>Read More.

Probation Officer Finds Child Sexual Abuse Material On Sex Offender's Phone: Sheriff

Already convicted of having child porn, police say he was caught with CSAM on his phone during a routine check in June.>>Read more.

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