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Massive Search For Missing Woman, Jackknifed Semi Blocks I-80, Body Pulled From River: IL Weekend

Plus: Car hits house, kids in stolen car crash into deputy's vehicle, pickup truck wanted in fatal hit-and-run, gunshot victim won't talk.

Two semis crashed, and one jackknifed, blocking all lanes of traffic on I-80 Monday morning.
Two semis crashed, and one jackknifed, blocking all lanes of traffic on I-80 Monday morning. (Image via Grundy County Sheriff )

ILLINOIS — A crash between two vehicles caused one of them to veer off the road, where it smashed into a house, police said.

Meanwhile, a person of interest in a death investigation was apprehended after police said he fled when an officer attempted to stop him, then led police on a high-speed chase before ramming several squad cars.

Plus, police were conductive a massive search of a suburban forest preserve for a woman who went missing on Wednesday, and a man with a handgun caused a disturbance at a local airport.

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'Large-Scale Search' Of Forest Preserve Underway For Missing Woman

A "large-scale search" is underway at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve amid ongoing efforts to find Olasinmibo "Sinmi" Abosede, who has been missing since Wednesday morning. Monday's search began at 9 a.m. and involved K-9 teams and as many as 40 trained volunteers.

I-80 Shut Down After 2 Semis Collide: Sheriff

One semi is jackknifed, and the other semi is on its side, blocking all lanes of traffic, police said. Both drivers were transported to an area hospital with injuries, and the road was expected to be closed for four to five hours.

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Body Pulled From River: Police

An investigation into the death is underway.

Crash Causes Car To Hit House: Police

The impact caused the second vehicle to veer off the roadway, and it crashed into a home, police said.

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All Stars Knocked Out Of Softball World Series, Have A Lot To Be Proud Of

The team and their coaches arrived at Yukich Fields, the scene of their many triumphs this summer, to hugs from proud grandparents, siblings and friends.

Deputies Searching For Pickup Truck Wanted In Fatal Hit-And-Run

On Saturday, the sheriff's office released more information regarding the truck, which they believe is being kept in a garage or at a body repair shop. They also believe the truck would have front-end damage, and that the owner removed the license plates after the crash that killed a 19-year-old.

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Residents Evacuated During Early Morning House Fire

Firefighters responded at 6:30 a.m. to the blaze in a single-story home. Residents were able to get out with their pets.

Gunshot Victim Won't Help Sheriff's Office Solve Shooting: Sheriff

Police responding to a report of shots fired found multiple bullet holes in a home. Deputies contacted area hospitals and discovered that a man had arrived at one with a gunshot wound to the hand, but police say he wouldn't cooperate with investigators.

5 Kids In Stolen Car Crash Into Deputy's Patrol Vehicle: Sheriff

Deputies attempted to stop the car; however, the driver fled and struck an occupied sheriff's patrol vehicle during the attempted escape. According to police, the impact of the collision disabled the stolen car.

Man With Handgun Causes Disturbance At Airport: Police

Police said the man was in a restricted parking lot area Friday afternoon and engaged with employees of the airport.

Person Of Interest In Death Investigation Leads Police On High-Speed Chase, Rams Squad Cars: Cops

When the officers tried to stop Angleton, he hit the gas and sped away, drawing a huge police chase with officers from multiple departments, according to officials. Police say he rammed into several police cars during his effort to get away.

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