Robber Fatally Shot With Own Gun | 6 Horses Die In Crash | Busy Beaver Goes Viral: IL News

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Man, 35, Dies After Shot By Own Gun In Struggle With Homeowner During Attempted Break-In: Police

Police say the man and an accomplice were attempting to get into the home when he was fatally shot with his own gun.

6 Horses Die After Suburban Driver Crashes Truck Into Animals: Police

Five horses died at the scene, police said. A sixth horse was injured and later euthanized by its owner due to injuries sustained in the collision.

Viral TikTok Shows Busy Beaver Chomping Down Tree In Suburb

A video of the beaver doing his thing earlier this week has nearly 3 million views on the social media platform.

Woman Charged With DUI After Family Of 4 Hurt In Crash

A woman's blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit when police say she crashed into a family's vehicle head-on just before Christmas, injuring four people, including two children, one of whom suffered "extensive severe injuries," police said

Bullet Went Through Wall, Struck Neighboring Home Before Reckless Conduct Arrest: Police

Police said the man told officers he was securing a gun in a closet when he accidentally discharged it.

Trump/Northwestern Deal Violates Federal Law, Pritzker Professors Say

In November, Northwestern agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. government to restore federal funding after reaching a deal with the Trump administration.

Truck Hauling 20 Tons Of Beer Crashes On Interstate 80

One person was injured when a semi-trailer truck loaded with 20 tons of beer crashed with a car in the south suburbs.

'No Unlawful Acts' By Police In Death Of Man On Cocaine: State's Attorney

A pathologist determined that the restraint used by police "did not exacerbate or contribute to" the man's death.