Detective Fatally Shot, Road Rage Slaying: Illinois News

ILLINOIS — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Murder Charge Filed In I-80 Road Rage Shooting Death

State police responded to a 911 call of a shooting on I-80 and found a 30-year-old man who had been shot to death after a road rage-related crash, officials said.

Detective Killed In Shooting

Police said the officer, 40, was fatally shot after responding to a report of an armed person leaving a bank. The person accused in the shooting was also shot and is hospitalized, police said.

Christmas Decor Thief Nabbed After Scrapping $45K In Decorations: Police

He's accused of stealing and scrapping $45,000 in Christmas reindeer decorations from a local baseball stadium, causing problems with plans for a holiday event.

Woman Charged With Reckless Homicide, Street Racing In Fatal Crash

Police alleged she was exceeding speeds of 100 mph in her Dodge Challenger when they say she lost control of the vehicle, which struck a curb, became airborne and collided with three cars stopped at a red light before rolling over multiple times. A 45-year-old man in one of the other vehicles was killed.

Hit-And-Run Driver Runs Into Home After Crash

A witness told officers that the hit-and-run driver had gone into a home. A homeowner confronted the man, who fled again, prompting a search of the area, police said.

No One In Custody After Home Invasion Possibly Linked To Other Crimes

Police said they are aware that there have been reports of similar events in nearby towns, and they are working to see if those are related.

Thanksgiving Turns Bloody With Drunken Box Cutter Attack: Sheriff's Office

A spokesman said deputies found the man in the basement, sitting on a couch, holding a small child, and were able to free the child.