Swastika Hate Crime, Lightning Sets School On Fire: IL Weekend

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

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a train in one suburb, while a lightning strike caused a fire at a local middle school.

Meanwhile, two teens face charges — including a hate crime charge — after officials say they scrawled Nazi symbols and phrases at a school playground, and a homeowner exchanged gunfire with an attempted car thief.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train

A spokesperson for Amtrak said the woman was "trespassing on the track" when she was hit, according to reports.

Lightning Strikes Middle School, Sparking Fire: Fire Department

Firefighters responded to the school Sunday morning after smoke and flames were reported coming from the roof after a lightning strike.

Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire During Car Theft Attempt: Police

A suburban homeowner and a car thief engaged in an early morning shootout on Memorial Day, police said. Three unidentified car thieves were trying to steal a car when the armed homeowner interrupted them. "We believe this is an isolated event," police said early Monday. "The Memorial Day Parade and Observance will proceed as scheduled and will feature an ample police and security presence for the safety of all participants."

9 Injured In Two-Car Crash Sunday Night: Fire Chief

The engine compartment of one car involved caught fire, officials said. Seven people were taken to area hospitals.

Teens Charged With Swastika Vandalism: Cops

Two teens are accused of carving swastikas and scrawling Nazi phrases on a local elementary school's playground, and one faces a felony hate crime charge.

Crash Involving Pedestrian Under Investigation: Police

Police are seeking the public’s help after a collision involving a pedestrian and a car Saturday night, according to authorities.