Child And Woman Slain, Teen Speaks Out After Hate Crime, Car Hit House: Illinois Weekend

ILLINOIS — A man was arrested after a four-day manhunt in the stabbing deaths of a woman and a little girl in the suburbs.

Meanwhile, police and Nicor responded after a vehicle plowed into a house and struck a gas meter during Friday's rush hour.

Plus, a woman spoke to Patch after police say she was the victim of a homophobic hate crime that left her seriously injured.

'Don't Kill The Kids': Manhunt Leads To Arrest In Slaying Of Woman, 10-Year-Old Girl

A man was apprehended four days after a woman and a 10-year-old girl were stabbed to death in the suburbs, prompting a manhunt.

Woman, 19, Speaks Out After Homophobic Hate Crime Attack

Hate crime charges were added for a man and a teenage boy accused in the brutal attack against the teen, who authorities say was targeted for her sexual orientation. The 19-year-old spoke to Patch about the attack, which she says was witnessed by her 13-year-old cousin.

Car Crashes Into House, Gas Meter, After 'Medical Event': Police

Nicor Gas was called to the scene because the vehicle struck a gas meter, as well as plowing into a brick home.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash

The 42-year-old driver of the motorcycle was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, police said.

Suburb Remains Steadfast In Wake Of DHS Sanctuary City Call Out

DHS specifically named several Illinois towns in a list of sanctuary jurisdictions it says are "deliberately and shamefully" obstructing immigration enforcement. Here's how one town is responding.

Driver Veers Off Road, Hits Parked Semi Truck

The driver suffered life-threatening injuries after hitting the parked Freightliner, police said.

Man, 23, Killed In Early Morning Crash: Coroner

One car reportedly came to rest in the drive-thru of a Portillo's.

Man Shot While Walking In Suburb: Police

Police are asking anyone with information on the broad-daylight shooting to come forward.

Man Faces Hate Crime Charges After Attack On Store Clerk: Report

The man punched a clerk and uttered racial and antisemitic slurs at a local convenience store, according to a report.

Armed Robbery Suspect Found Dead Behind Restaurant After Shootout With Cops

Police are waiting for autopsy reports to determine if the suspect was shot by police or if the wound was self-inflicted.