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Major Cocaine Bust | ICE Arrests Roofers | Motorcyclist Shoots 2 | Arrest At Charlie Kirk Funeral: IL Weekend

Plus: Near drowning, dedication for child killed in hate crime, child predator had giant teddy bear, "outrageous" driver kills best friend.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest during an early morning operation in the suburbs.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest during an early morning operation in the suburbs. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

A man had four times the legal amount of THC in his blood at the time of a crash that killed his best friend and left others seriously injured, including a man who remains in a coma, officials allege.

Plus, the community held a dedication in honor of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy killed last year in a hate crime.

Meanwhile, a man convicted of sexually assaulting a child faces new charges after police say he was parked near suburban schools with a "giant teddy bear" in his truck.

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ICE Agents 'Knocked Down Ladders' to Arrest Roofers: Report

The homeowner said the roofers were "taken away indiscriminately" by masked ICE agents while doing work on his home.

Motorcyclist Shoots 2 People Early Monday: Cops

"It is believed that both victims were shot by a subject shooting from a passing motorcycle. Both victims were shot while outside of the apartment building," police said.

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AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Armed Man Posing As Cop Arrested Outside Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Site

An armed man posing as a law enforcement officer was arrested outside the stadium, where the memorial service for slain conservative activist and Illinois native Charlie Kirk is scheduled to take place on Sunday.

Man Pulled From Water In Critical Condition: Reports

According to reports, a bystander had seen the man "in distress," prompting them to call 911.

Dedication Day Held Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, Young Palestinian Boy Killed By Landlord

Sept. 21 will now be a day honoring the 6-year-old.

Power Lost At Nursing Home; Some Residents Hospitalized

The power outage affected patients on ventilators, and 10 patients had to be taken to area hospitals with the help of neighboring fire departments.

Defendant's Actions Are 'Nothing Short Of Outrageous, Dangerous Conduct' In Crash That Killed Best Friend: Judge

The 19-year-old accused in a fatal crash had more than four times the legal limit of THC is his blood, prosecutors said. Police also say he flashed his lights, but did not brake, before crashing into another vehicle, killing his friend and leaving a passenger in the other car in a medically induced coma.

Lockport Township Fire Protection District

Business Closed Until Further Notice After Fire

Occupants were able to evacuate, and fire crews were able to extinguish the fire, the fire district said.

18,956 Grams Of Cocaine Found During I-55 Traffic Stop: Sheriff

Police said the man claimed his wife's cousin told him to pick up the van in Mexico and drive it to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Child Sexual Predator Accused Of Parking Near Schools With 'Giant Teddy Bear' In Truck: Prosecutors

A 42-year-old man convicted of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old child when he was 16 years old faces new charges after he was found parked outside schools in the suburbs with a "giant teddy bear" on his truck, police said.

Amtrak Train Hits Vehicle

A front-end loader that was performing track maintenance was hit by a train on Sunday, police said.

Man Accused Of Hitting Minibike Rider With Skateboard

A 26 year-old-man was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault.

Image via Joliet Fire Department

Fire Destroys Business: Photos

Firefighters responded to calls reporting a building on fire around 3:50 a.m. The blaze remains under investigation.

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