Man Dies After Airborne Car Crashes Through Concrete Barrier Onto I-55 | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

20-Year-Old Dead After Vehicle Crashes Through Barrier Onto Interstate 55

Police said the man's car was traveling at a high rate of speed when it hit the curve, went airborne through the barrier onto northbound I-55, and was struck by another vehicle.>>Read More.

Ousted Carmelite Brother At Catholic High School Faces Multiple Child Sex Charges In New Jersey

The diocese quietly announced the ousting of a Carmelite brother after just a year at a suburban Catholic school, after he was charged with sexual crimes against a small child in New Jersey.>>Read More.

Couple's Love Story Sparked At Small Town Pub Leads To NYE Proposal In Downtown

She has never been married, and was tired of searching. He was divorced and hadn't thought he'd marry again. It all started at Little Al's.>>Read More.

Burglars Fire 4 Rounds At Homeowner During Car Break-In Attempt: Police

Police said the homeowner confronted two people attempting to break into their vehicle Wednesday morning.>>Read More.

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