Toddler Abducted, Hidden Camera In Church Bathroom, 40 Acres Burn: IL Weekend

A man's electronic monitoring device was found in a field, and police say he battered a woman before abducting his own toddler over the weekend.

Meanwhile, dry, windy conditions have contributed to brush fires that have destroyed acres of property as well as burning through farm fields.

Plus, federal authorities shot a woman they say was armed and "boxed in" agents outside a suburban ICE facility.

Toddler Abducted By Father: Sheriff

Police said the man was on court-ordered electronic monitoring when he battered the child's mother and left with the toddler. He has since been apprehended.

Man Records in Suburban Church Bathroom: Police

The 28-year-old is accused of placing a camera that was positioned so that it captured people undressing in the church restroom, officials said, calling the incident in a place of worship "highly disturbing."

Brush Fire Consumes 40 Acres, Takes Crews Hours To Put Out

Dry conditions, gusty winds and terrain complicated efforts to combat a brush fire that quickly spread Saturday afternoon.

Motorcyclist's Leg Severed In Crash

The motorcycle hit the side of another vehicle and the motorcyclist was ejected, and his "left leg was severed during the impact," police said.

Federal Agents Shoot Armed Woman They Say 'Boxed In' Authorities Near ICE Facility

The shooting is the second in less than a month that involved federal agents in the Chicago area.

Massive Field Fire Sends Ash Fluttering Through Suburban Neighborhoods

The fire started in a bean field Sunday, jumping roads and consuming several fields. Crews from 40 departments fought it.

Metra Cafe Car Makes Debut In Chicago Area: When Will It Come To Your Metra Line?

The prototype cafe car will be available for many Metra riders across the Chicago area to try out in the coming month.

Reckless Driver Hides In Burger King Bathroom: Police

A 29-year-old man hid in a women's bathroom at the fast-food restaurant after police say he fled a traffic stop. He faces charges of reckless driving, failure to dim lights, driving in the wrong lane, disobeying traffic controls, resisting arrest, aggravated attempted to elude a police officer, improper lane usage, improper turn at an intersection and other traffic-related offenses.

Men Opened Credit Cards In Dead People's Names: U.S. Attorney

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted three men, including one from Bolingbrook, for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently open credit cards in the names of recently deceased individuals. Two of the men, who are brothers, are also charged with fraudulently obtaining small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

Man Arrested After Shelter-In-Place Order: Police

Police say he approached the victim from behind and struck him in the head with a handgun, and also pointed the gun at the victim.

1 Dead After Rollover Crash: Police

One of the drivers was unresponsive, and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.