Man Killed Girlfriend, Her Son; Shaken Baby Case Nets Prison: IL News

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IL Man Killed 13-Year-Old And 2 Women, Shot Himself In Head: Police

He shot his girlfriend, her son and her friend, police said, adding his gun was bought legally but his FOID card was revoked.

Man Gets Prison Time In Shaken Baby Case

His "reckless actions" fractured the 1-year-old's arm and caused head and brain injuries, prosecutors said. The baby was admitted to the pediatric ICU after suffering from seizures due to the injuries.

Principal Got 'Belligerent' After DUI Arrest: Police

At the police station, the high school principal got on his knees in the booking area, refusing to leave, police said. An officer described him as "belligerent." Officials say he also denied drinking and blamed the smell of alcohol on a drinking buddy.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Friend: Police

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man who was bleeding significantly from a wound to one of his arms. The man said he was at his friend's home when his friend stabbed him. A SWAT team assisted in making the arrest.

Sheriff Announces Run For Governor

"My family and I have decided that we want our State back," Mendrick wrote, citing the Safe-T Act and "legislation changes that have been imposed on Illinois from the governor's office are state laws that directly conflict with existing federal laws."

How Egg Prices Are Affecting Your Mardi Gras Paczki Orders: Report

Skyrocketing egg prices are straining budgets at bakeries in the Chicago area, reports say.

Worker Under Influence Of Cocaine In Fatal Skid Steer Incident: Police

A 39-year-old man faces charges of aggravated driving under the influence after police say he had cocaine in his system when he ran over his coworker with a skid steer, killing him.