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Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Murder, Man Shot By Secret Service: IL Weekend

Also: Man slain, no arrests; townhouse fire displaces residents; 2 arrested in police chase.

A suburban man originally charged with concealing his ex-girlfriend's body in a forest preserve is now charged with her murder.
A suburban man originally charged with concealing his ex-girlfriend's body in a forest preserve is now charged with her murder. (Google Maps)

ILLINOIS — A man who was initially charged with concealing his ex-girlfriend's death by leaving her body in a forest preserve is now charged with her murder.

Meanwhile, police are seeking the shooter after two homes were hit by gunfire and a man was found fatally shot inside one of the houses.

Plus, police say a driver who refused to stop when they attempted to pull him over for driving with no headlights on was Tasered after leading officers on a chase.

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Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Murder, Concealment In Woman's Death

The 26-year-old was initially charged with concealment after the woman's body was found in a local forest preserve in November. Last week, he was officially charged with first-degree murder.

Man Shot By Secret Service Traveled From Midwest To DC: Authorities

Officials said the man brandished a gun during a confrontation with Secret Service.

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Murder Victim ID'd As 34-Year-Old Man: Coroner

Police said two homes were struck by gunfire. A man was found fatally wounded in a bedroom in one of the homes.

Townhome Fire Displaces Residents

All units have been deemed uninhabitable, and the building department was notified. Damage is estimated at $950,000.

2 In Custody After Police Chase

Police say the driver fled when officers attempted to stop the vehicle for driving without any headlights on. According to officials, officers also used a Taser on the driver after he pulled away and refused to listen to a deputy's instructions.

Man Facing Indecent Solicitation Of A Child, Pot Charges

The charges come after months of investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He is charged with indecent solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a minor, grooming, possession of cannabis over 100 grams, unlawful possession of cannabis plants and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Gunshots Leave Woman With Graze Wound, 2 Arrested: Cops

Police say a woman was injured when she was grazed by gunfire while sitting in a car in a driveway. Two men were arrested, including one who is accused of possessing a stolen vehicle.

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Man Critically Injured In Weekend Crash

The Mercedes-Benz drove off the south side of the road and hit a tree, according to the sheriff's office.

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