Exploding Garbage Truck, Pastor Killed In Crash: Illinois Weekend

ILLINOIS — As we head into a new week, Patch has rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Two officers and a firefighter were hurt by flying debris after a garbage truck exploded in the suburbs on Friday.

Meanwhile, two masked armed robbers are believed to be behind two back-to-back robberies in a casino parking lot, and a controversial internet pundit and admitted racist faces charges in connection to allegations he pepper-sprayed and shoved a woman who rang his doorbell.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Garbage Truck Explodes, Injures 3: Police

Truck parts were sent airborne, landing up to several blocks away, according to police. Two police officers and a firefighter were injured due to flying debris and post-blast concussion.

Pastor, County Board Member Dies In Rollover Crash

Police said the 48-year-old lost control of the vehicle after hitting a patch of ice, causing the vehicle to roll. A woman who was in the vehicle suffered minor injuries. The pastor, who has served on the county board since 2020, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

1 Dead After Crash On I-88

State police told Patch one person was driving east when they stopped their vehicle in the right lane "for an unknown reason."

White Supremacist Nick Fuentes Arrested In Pepper Spray Incident: Police

Police charged him in connection with pepper-spraying and shoving a woman who rang his doorbell after he posted, "Your body, my choice" on social media.

Shots Fired At Home Inspector, Police Search For Gunman

A man who arrived to inspect a home for purchase said a stranger approached him, expressing interest in renting the home and asking to come inside. Once in the house, police say the suspect pulled a gun on the home inspector — and shot at him as he fled.

Man Killed While Walking On I-53: Police

The 37-year-old was walking across live lines of travel Sunday night, according to Illinois State Police.

School Official Swindled Mom After Dad Died: Cops

The official's family led an "extravagant" lifestyle, while his mom's water was turned off twice, according to a police report. Police reports detail student loans and credit card charges to teen clothing stores and during a trip to Jamaica. His wife also faces charges.

2 Armed Robberies Occur In Casino Parking Lot: Police

Two armed robberies occurred within minutes of each other early Saturday in the parking lot of a suburban casino involving two men in ski masks.