Deputy Kills 'Innocent And Unarmed' Woman | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Deputy Charged In Murder Of 'Innocent And Unarmed' Woman Who Called 911

Sonya Massey was killed by police after calling 911 to report a prowler. Her death has sparked first-degree murder charges for a local deputy and protests outside the county building. "I am enraged that another innocent Black woman had her life taken from her at the hands of a police officer," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.>>Read More.

19 Tornadoes Now Confirmed Monday In Illinois

Multiple EF-0 tornadoes as well as EF-1 tornadoes and one EF-2 — with speeds up to 120 mph — have been confirmed. The 19 tornadoes on Monday come after 6 others were reported on Sunday across Chicagoland.>>Read More.

Man Beats Pregnant Girlfriend, Flees With Her In Car: Police

The pregnant woman's mother called police, saying the man had beaten both of them before fleeing with her daughter.>>Read More.

7 A.M. Alcohol At Golf Course Rejected By Village Council

"I'm a golfer myself, so I know the Bloody Mary discussion, but I respect the conversation you're having," the police chief said as board members argued over whether to allow alcohol to be served that early.>>Read More.

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