Chainsaw Nursing Home Attack Video Released | IL PatchPM

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Chainsaw-Wielding Man Was Under Influence Of Drugs At Time Of Nursing Home Attack: Police

A 41-year-old man who was fatally shot by police after wielding a chainsaw and attacking residents inside a nursing home was under the influence of methamphetamine, according to officials, who released bodycam footage of the incident.>>Read More.

Pilot Mix-Up, Sun Glare Contributed To Close Call At Midway

Sun impeded visibility for the jet crew ahead of the incident and the captain confused runways, leading to the near-miss, according to a preliminary report from NTSB.>Read More.

Trucking Company CEO Screamed, Asked 'Why' As Throat Was Slashed: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say the employee had threatened to call the trucking company owner and his family on numerous occasions and in front of other people. >>Read More.

Cops Cut Casten Town Hall Short After Conflict Erupts: Report

Casten's town hall was halted after he was confronted by constituents, one of whom called him a "soulless piece of crap," per footage.>>Read More.

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