3 Stabbed At Party, 50-Acre Fire Burns: IL Weekend

ILLINOIS — A teenage boy fled into a farm field after police say he stabbed three people during an argument at a party over the weekend.

Meanwhile, firefighters battled a 50-acre field fire as weather officials issued a fire weather watch for the area.

Plus, a community is mourning after two local grads were killed in a crash while visiting friends downstate, and the driver accused of causing the crash was apprehended as officials say he attempted to flee to Mexico.

3 Stabbed At Party, Teen Assailant Captured After Fleeing Into Field: Police

Police said one victim was stabbed in the back, puncturing his kidney, one was stabbed in the head and the third was stabbed in the eye before the attacker fled into a nearby field. Police say they believe they know what led to the fight.

Suburban Students Killed In Crash While Visiting Friends Downstate

Five people were injured and two suburban high school grads were killed when police said they were struck from behind at a red light by a speeding driver. Police say the U.S. Marshals captured the driver in Texas, allegedly as he was attempting to flee to Mexico.

50-Acre Fire Breaks Out In Field

"Approximately 50 acres of field are burning," fire officials alerted residents on Sunday. On Monday, a fire weather watch was in effect.

Driver, 69, Dies From Rollover Crash Injuries

According to police, an initial investigation has revealed a BMW M340i was traveling eastbound at a rate greater than the posted speed limit. A Jeep Grand Cherokee was pulling forward from a stop sign when the BMW's front end struck the Jeep's driver's side, resulting in a T-bone type impact and caused the Jeep to roll several times.

Truck Stolen From Home

Police say the stolen truck was later found in Cicero.

'Hidden Fire' Causes Significant Damage To Home

Fire officials believe the fire started inside the walls of the home last week.

Rebuilding Begins For Victims Of Apartment Fire

Dozens of tenants were displaced when a fire tore through their 24-unit apartment building Saturday. Here's how to help.