Son Charged In Dad's Fatal Beating | 100 Semi-Truck Convoy | Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: IL Weekend

A 28-year-old man was scheduled to appear in court on Monday, accused in the beating death of his 67-year-old father.

Meanwhile, despite the weekend snowstorm, a convoy of semi-trucks made its way to the suburbs for a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Plus, state police are seeking witnesses and information after a vehicle fatally struck a bicyclist and left the scene.

Son Charged In Fatal Beating Of Elderly Father

The 67-year-old died from blunt head trauma injuries sustained in an assault over the weekend, according to the medical examiner. His 28-year-old son was to appear at a detention hearing Monday.

Convoy Of 100 Semi-Trucks To Shrine Creates 'Significant' Delays During Snowstorm

Despite the weather, the trucks participated in a pilgrimage Saturday afternoon to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Bicyclist Dead After Hit-And-Run Crash, State Police Seek Help Solving Case

The vehicle’s front headlight and part of the bumper were found at the scene. A community activist told Patch the victim was a young man who recently moved to Illinois.

Silver Alert Activated For Missing Long-Time Venue Employee Dan Davis

Friends and coworkers say the 59-year-old was reported missing after he may have suffered a head injury in a car crash a week ago. Possible sightings have turned up few solid leads, and a search party was unsuccessful in finding him.

$1.5 Million Embezzled From Landscaping Company, Woman Delays Her Case Into Year 8: Complaint

The small, family-run business accused the former employee of stealing more than $1.5 million since the time of her hiring in the summer of 2010.

Northwestern To Pay $75M To U.S. Government To Restore Federal Funding

Northwestern University will pay $75 million to the U.S. government after reaching a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding, the Department of Justice announced Friday. President Donald Trump's administration previously cut off $790 million in grants in a standoff that contributed to university layoffs and the September resignation of Northwestern president Michael Schill.

Pedestrian Killed By Train

A person was seen on foot south of the railroad crossing while the gates were down, authorities said, adding the person walked north across the tracks and was struck by a westbound freight train.

Snowiest November Day Ever Recorded Cancels Flights, Causes Crashes

NWS said the snow storm delivered the most snow to the area overall since January 2021.