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Woman Accused Of Drowning Toddler | Teen Charged In Terror Plot | Man Trapped Under Tractor: IL Weekend

Plus: Dirty looks before bar brawl, picnic stabbing, motorcyclist killed in crash with dump truck, man missing since last week.

Fire crews first at the scene were able to use chains and a heavy-duty front loader to lift the tractor enough to free the patient within 25 minutes after they arrived at the scene, fire officials said.
Fire crews first at the scene were able to use chains and a heavy-duty front loader to lift the tractor enough to free the patient within 25 minutes after they arrived at the scene, fire officials said. (Harvard Fire Protection District )

ILLINOIS — A woman was scheduled to appear at a detention hearing after police allege she intentionally drowned a 1-year-old boy in Lake Michigan.

Meanwhile, a 16-year-old is facing terrorism and gun charges after authorities say he was plotting to detonate an explosive at an Islamic center.

Plus, a family is concerned about the safety of a 19-year-old man who has not been seen since last week.

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Woman Accused Of Drowning 1-Year-Old Boy In Lake Michigan

Police who responded to the scene found the woman in the water, where they say she had drowned the 1-year-old child. A detention hearing was set for Monday.

Teen Planned 'Act Of Terror' At Islamic Center: Prosecutors

Police say the boy, 16, who also had a handgun, entered the Islamic Education Center on July 4 and recorded a religious ceremony "to assist in preparation for detonating an explosive device at that location."

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Elderly Man Trapped Under Tractor In Water For Hours

An elderly man became trapped under an overturned tractor in water for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

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Dirty Looks Before Bar Brawl In Suburb: Police

According to the report, the two men, who had a prior disagreement over marijuana, gave each other dirty looks from across the bar throughout the night, but kept their distance — until they didn't.

Man, 22, Stabbed Multiple Times At Picnic, 1 Person In Custody: Police

Police found a 22-year-old man with multiple stab wounds after an incident at a charity picnic.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Dump Truck On IL-53

All lanes of the highway were closed for several hours Monday morning following the overnight incident.

Suspect Charged In 2 Home Invasions, Attack On Homeowner

Police said the man, 36, fled a nearby hospital prior to the two home invasions. In one of the home invasions, he is accused of attacking a homeowner and stealing a car before fleeing.

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Drunken Driver With Multiple DUI Offenses Found With Booze In Car: Police

According to police, at around 2:15 a.m., officers saw a black Chevrolet Silverado commit several lane use violations. During the subsequent traffic stop, police found open alcohol inside the vehicle.

Man Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash

Officers found the driver of a 1993 Kawasaki Ninja, a 54-year-old man, with serious injuries. An investigation into the collision shows the Kawasaki was headed east on Route 173 when it was hit by a vehicle, which then left the scene.

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Man, 19, Missing Since Last Week: Police

Lucas Weethee was last seen July 17, and was most recently known to be in the Joliet area on July 18, police said.

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