Missing Woman's Body Found, Bar Shooting Arrest: IL Weekend

ILLINOIS — As we head into a new week, Patch has rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A family's search for a missing grandmother had a heartbreaking ending as her body was recovered on Saturday.

Meanwhile, police are saying a shooting victim is not cooperating after an early-morning shooting, and another missing person's body was recovered from the Fox River.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Body Of Missing 78-Year-Old Woman Found

Yolanda Howell was last seen on Oct. 8 leaving her home on foot, authorities said. Her family had organized a search for her on Saturday.

Shooting Victim Not Cooperating With Police: Cops

The man was found with a gunshot wound just before 2:30 a.m. Police said he refused to give them any information.

Man, 25, Killed In Crash: Coroner

The 25-year-old was killed in a crash on Friday night.

1 Dead, 3 Injured In 5-Vehicle Crash

An 18-year-old man was killed, and three other people, including a 17-year-old, were taken to area hospitals with injuries.

Missing Person Found Dead In Fox River: Police

Officials were called to the water rescue at about 2 p.m. on Sunday, and found an overturned jet ski in the middle of the river.

Bar Shooting Arrest: Man Charged In Shooting That Wounded 3

Police said a 29-year-old man sustained three gunshot wounds to his lower body, a 31-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her right ankle, and a 25-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg. Over the weekend, a man was arrested in connection to the crime.

Veterans Advocate, Congressional Aide Lenore Goodfriend Dies At 77

Word of mouth quickly spread about the “wonderful woman” in Congressman Lipinski’s office who helped veterans. “Not only did she handle veteran affairs in my office, but for other veterans outside the district because they heard about the good job she did. If they needed something, she helped. It wasn’t political; she was interested in doing good for as many people as possible.”