Severed Head Found In Box, Slayings Inside Fast-Food Eatery: IL News

ILLINOIS — 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.

Human Head In Box Found By Dog Walker

A 911 caller hoped a head in a box might have been a Halloween decoration. The dog walker found the box in an area near industrial buildings and railroad tracks that is regularly used as a dumping ground for trash.

Suburban Man Among 2 Fatally Shot Inside Fast-Food Restaurant; Employee Charged

Prosecutors say surveillance video shows the JJ Fish employee approach a man sitting in the restaurant and then walk to the back of the eatery and lock the rear exit before returning with a gun and fatally shooting the patron, along with a second man.

Ex-NFL Star Charged With DUI In The Suburbs

The 30-year-old previously played for the Giants and the Lions. After police stopped his Mercedes, he was charged with DUI, stopping in the roadway, improper lane usage, speeding, and possession of open alcohol by a driver.

Woman Gets Jail Time For Jan. 6 Capitol Breach, Husband Gets Probation

Capitol CCTV also showed the couple taking pictures and video as they walked into the building, according to federal documents. In an interview with the FBI in September 2022, both admitted they had attended the rally, walked to the Capitol and entered the building, according to federal documents.

Men Steal Hundreds Of Vases From Cemeteries: Police

Two men face charges tied to accusations they stole hundreds of brass and bronze vases from cemeteries, while detectives investigate several scrapyards to determine if any criminal liability exists for accepting the stolen vases.

Teen Faces Felony In School Shooting Threat

The post showed a student's lower body while he was seated at a desk, along with a caption indicating that he planned a shooting at the school. The FBI immediately began investigating the threat and ID'd the student, according to police.

Car Drove Around Railroad Gates Before Being Hit: Cops

Police said the 52-year-old driver was able to get out of the car unassisted, and the vehicle suffered severe front-end damage.