Stranger Gives Kids THC Candy | Raccoon Shooting | Chase Ends In Fireball: IL Weekend

ILLINOIS — A man was shot to death over the weekend in the suburbs after "several gunshots were fired" during an altercation, police said.

Meanwhile, village officials offered an explanation after a resident used a pellet gun to shoot a raccoon in front of two police officers.

And on Mother's Day, four children were taken to an area hospital after police say a stranger gave them THC candy at a local park.

Woman Gives Children THC Candy At Suburban Park: Police

It happened on Mother's Day. According to police, the four children became fatigued and sluggish after consuming the candy, and were taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Village Explains Raccoon Shooting In Neighborhood

The village president suggested the shooting broke state law. An official explained why it was needed.

Police Chase Ends In Fireball

A police chase on Saturday morning ended in a fireball when the vehicle being pursued crashed into a box truck, causing both vehicles to burst into flames.

Shooting Snarls Traffic On Tollway

The shooting was reported at around 5:10 a.m., and was still being investigated hours later.

Arson Charges Filed In Vacant Restaurant Fire

After the mayor commented on the "suspicious circumstances" of the fire at the building, which is now under new ownership, police say they believe the same two suspects were involved in the fire as well as a second property damage incident a week later.

Shooting In Suburb Leaves Man, 24, Dead

According to police, an altercation took place in which “several gunshots were fired.” The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died.

3 Extricated, 1 Airlifted After Crash

One car was seen inverted on its roof; another was seen on its side.

Sex Abuse Alleged In Suburban District, But Teacher Cleared

The school received a new report years later about the same incident, but "different details were shared," an official said.

Driver Slams Through Wall At Midway International Airport

A big mess was left behind at Midway International Airport Sunday after a driver plowed through a wall separating the road from the runway.