Meat Cleaver-Wielding Man Killed By Deputy | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Deputy Fatally Shoots Man With Meat Cleaver: Sheriff

Authorities said a deputy was rendering aid to the unconscious man when he woke up and lunged at the deputy.>>Read More.

African Serval On The Loose In Illinois, Agencies On The Hunt

While officials don't expect it to attack a person, they urged caution: like any wild animal, it could be dangerous "under the right circumstances.">>Read More.

Man Pinned Under Riding Mower In Pond Saved By Deputies, Firefighters

When they arrived at his property, they found him trapped in the pond, his face barely above the water, calling for help. In the video, he shouts to a deputy, "Call 911," prompting the deputy to respond, "I am 911.">>Read More.

Teen Accidentally Shot By Cop Gets $1.9M Settlement

The 15-year-old music school intern was shot with an AR-15 by an officer who had chased a bank robbery suspect into the music school.>>Read More.

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