Likely Serial Killer Tied To Cold Case Murder | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

DNA Links Likely Serial Killer To Woman's 1979 Murder

Lindahl, who police say died after accidentally stabbing himself during the murder of a Naperville teen, has been linked to multiple killings and sexual assaults dating back to the 1970s and early 1980s. Now, authorities say DNA has linked him to the 1979 murder of Kathy Halle. He is believed to be tied to as many as a dozen murders.>>Read More.

Fire Tears Through 6 Homes As Crews Deal With Water Supply Issues

A fire tore through six homes Tuesday night, as firefighters encountered a water supply issue that hindered their attack. Hydrants were offline at the time due to construction, in addition to water main breaks disrupting water supply.>>Read More.

Reporter Hit With Shrapnel At Campaign Event Attended By Kinzinger

The reporter was covering the event at a home when the fragment struck his arm while Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce was firing an AR-15. Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger was also at the event.>>Read More.

Repressed Sex Abuse Memories Claim 'Not Credible,' Ex-Teacher Says

Attorneys for a former suburban high school teacher have filed a motion for summary judgment in the case accusing her of sexually abusing a student more than three decades ago.>>Read More.

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