Severed Body Parts Case: Family Calls Wife 'Mastermind Behind Horrific Crime' | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Family Speaks Out About Dalewayne Turner As Wife, Half-Brother Face Charges In Man's Dismemberment

The family of Dalewayne Turner, the suburban man whose body was found dismembered in Lake Mattoon and in a basement freezer, has spoken out, remembering Dalewayne and saying they believe his wife "is the mastermind behind this horrific crime.">>Read More.

Poor Air Quality Closes Beaches, Cancels Events

Closings and cancellations were being reported all over the suburbs.>>Read More.

Accused Teen Killers 'Wanted To Be Together,' Had Instagram 'List' Before Family Mass Murders: Reports

Illinois State Police say five of the girl's relatives were slain and two others were wounded in the mass family shooting that spanned three locations. The victims were identified by family and media reports as the 15-year-old's grandmother, aunt, a cousin and siblings. Prosecutors also say the teens severed the grandmother's thumb and used it to access her iPhone.>>Read More.

District Fires Teacher Accused Of Secretly Filming Kids, Making AI-Generated Porn

The board acted following criminal charges filed against the middle school social studies teacher, alleging the 18-year veteran used artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images depicting current and former students.>>Read more.

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