Gunshots Exchanged With Car Thieves | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Theft Suspects: Police

The homeowner told police they believed the exchange of gunshots stopped the car thieves from lighting a stolen vehicle on fire after dousing it with gasoline.>>Read More.

Cha-Cha Slide Inventor DJ Casper Dead At 58

The man who taught the world to “cha-cha real smooth” is gone, but his legacy as the inventor of the Cha-Cha Slide will live on at wedding receptions, school dances and other celebrations for years to come. "He was a genuine, family oriented man. He loved Chicago with all his heart," his wife said of Willie Perry Jr., better known as DJ Casper.>>Read More.

Good Samaritan Pulls Driver From Burning Car

A Good Samaritan pulled a driver from his burning car after it crashed, police said.>Read More.

Investigation Into Deadly Crash 'Fatally Flawed:' Attorney

“I don’t want to be liable for someone walking in front of my car," driver allegedly told police after fatally hitting Murod Kurdi on June 5.>>Read More.

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