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Gunshot Death Outside Walmart, Tuberculosis At High School: IL Weekend

Plus: Anti-Trump protests, another fight at family venue, antisemitic symbols at school, missing man with concussion, school bus crash.

Police said a male individual was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near a Walmart parking lot.
Police said a male individual was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near a Walmart parking lot. (John Ferak/Patch)

ILLINOIS — Police confirmed a gunshot death outside a suburban Walmart store early Monday, and in another suburb, four people were hurt when a school bus collided with a car.

Meanwhile, crowds turned out for protests against President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, and police are still searching for a man who went missing after suffering a concussion.

Plus, a family entertainment venue is consulting with security after the latest disturbance that resulted from an altercation between patrons over the weekend.

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Gunshot Death Under Investigation Near Walmart: Police

Police were alerted to the death early Monday.

Tuberculosis At Suburban High School: What School Officials Know

It's the second confirmed tuberculosis case at a suburban high school in recent weeks. Officials say the student is being treated.

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4 Injured When School Bus Collides With Car

The adult driver and a child inside the car were taken to the hospital, as were two adults on board the bus.

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All Hands On Deck: Residents Flock To Anti-Trump, Anti-DOGE Protest

More than 30,000 people gathered at the Hands Off! Chicago demonstration at the Daley Center. Other events took place across the Chicago area.

Woman Attempts To Lure Kids Walking To School Into Car: Police

The children, between the ages of 7 and 11, ran home following the incident, police said.

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Another Disturbance Reported At Family Fun Venue

The "incident was similar to other recent events," as police were called for "a disturbance and physical altercation."

Kitchen Knife, Rifle Magazine Found In HS Bathroom

School officials said no students or staff were in danger, but said the items were found in a bathroom on campus.

Illinois Missing Persons

Man Who Suffered Concussion Still Missing: Police

Anthony Vecchio Jr., who also goes by the nickname "ATRAIN," was last seen on March 31, according to authorities. He was wearing a gray mid-length coat, blue jeans and dark gym shoes and white over-the-ear headphones.

Antisemitic Symbols, Racist Words Found At High School

"Racism and antisemitism will not be tolerated. The Village Board and staff fully support the high school and will partner with them as needed. Please continue to look out for one another — and remember, if you see something, say something."

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