Police became suspicious of his identity after he reportedly fell asleep in the interview room.
Christopher Leon "Little" Thompson allegedly gunned a man down while he was eating breakfast with his family in the crowded restaurant.
The Robbins man, who allegedly robbed an Orland Park gas station, had been locked up in the LaSalle County jail.
Incidents occurred between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21.
The crash occurred at 5:40 a.m. on I-80 near Center Street.
The man was riding in the bed of the pickup truck when he seemingly lost it and attacked the driver, police said.
Inside the package, the homeowner found a "white or gray substance."
The 44-year-old Joliet man was pronounced dead Jan. 9 at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
A state agent took four hours to stabilize and remove the potentially volatile substance, and process the crime scene.
Police said the driver acted "cavalier" and "casual" about the incident.
Six dogs, one with broken teeth, others with feces in their fur, were found alive.
The man and girl reportedly fled the house through a window, prompting a police search.
The driver survived the crash and was jailed for allegedly driving under the influence.
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The 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at 7:40 p.m. Dec. 16.
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No one was injured in the crash and the 85-year-old woman was not cited.
The 24-year-old man has been identified.
When a police officer pulled the car over and smelled marijuana, the car was searched and the gun was found.
Initial reports indicated the noise came from the Joliet Oil Refinery and a house explosion.
The Channahon man was arrested after an interview with police Wednesday.
The 41-year-old man tried to run, but police arrested him after a brief foot chase and struggle.
The 53-year-old man was undergoing treatment for a head injury at the time he went missing.
Firefighters had to use a jack to get him out.
The woman called 911 three times as the cops looked on, police said.
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The man was a heavy smoker and disabled, and could not escape his burning house, police said.
No kids were on the bus at the time and police said there were no injuries.
The man was reportedly involved in a criminal sexual assault with a female juvenile.
The 44-year-old man was homeless at the time of his death.
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The body was found around 1 p.m. Monday in Shorewood.
Neighbors recalled a quiet man who talked to his cat when he was drunk, and said he may have been dead nearly a week when he was found.
A soldier had taken the vehicle from an Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood after he got into a fight with another soldier.
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The driver was unharmed.
One of the weightlifters chased the gunman down and fought him until the law arrived, police said.
The women who said a Russian drug consumed their flesh missed court for a theft case.
The Wilmington teen was released from jail on $20,000 bail.
The operating engineer was jailed on a charge of criminal damage to property.