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Woman, Dog Killed By Train | DUI Suspect Hit By Own Car | Prostitution Sting: IL Weekend

Plus: Town strengthens laws as ICE moves in, man shot in vehicle ID'd, crew hits gas line, mom pleased with son's killer's sentence.

A woman was struck and killed by a Metra train over the weekend, and a dog was also found dead.
A woman was struck and killed by a Metra train over the weekend, and a dog was also found dead. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

A suburban mom disagreed with public defenders' claim that her son's killer was facing peer pressure when he shot the 19-year-old in the back, and said she was happy with the gunman's prison sentence.

Meanwhile, a woman was struck and killed by a Metra train over the weekend, and a dog was also found dead.

Plus, one suburb was taking action as ICE agents were expected to descend on the Chicago area, saying it "opposes anonymous enforcement tactics, emphasizing the urgent need for increased transparency and communication between federal law enforcement and communities."

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Woman, Dog Killed In Metra Train Crash: Authorities

The woman had been crossing the tracks heading west before the arrival of a southbound Metra train, authorities said.

Woman, 40, Charged With DUI After Driving At Squad Car, Being Struck By Own Car: Police

Police say she "drove directly at the officer’s squad and then maneuvered to avoid striking" it, then pulled into a driveway and drove through lawns, nearly striking a residence, before ignoring orders to put the car in park and turn it off before getting out and being run over by it.

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Suburb Moves To Strengthen Local Laws As ICE Moves Into Chicagoland

City officials are looking to implement laws that prevent federal authorities from wearing masks during enforcement. "The City firmly opposes anonymous enforcement tactics, emphasizing the urgent need for increased transparency and communication between federal law enforcement and communities," city officials said in a statement.

Man, 23, ID'd As Victim In Fatal Shooting: Coroner

The driver, identified only as a 25-year-old pregnant woman, also sustained gunshot wounds to the head and hand, police said.

'Operation Angel' Prostitution Sting Results in 17 Arrests, 12 Vehicle Impounds

Police believe Operation Angel significantly disrupted solicitation in the area. The area was targeted due to the high number of calls received related to prostitution, according to authorities.

Construction Crew Strikes Gas Line: Police

Police said roadway closures are in effect for the public's safety and motorists should avoid the area, while using alternative routes.

Charlie Baird, 19, was fatally shot in 2020. (John Ferak/Patch)

'This Is Something I Can't Help': Convicted Killer Speaks Out After Sentencing, Defense Cites Peer Pressure

But 19-year-old victim Charlie Baird's mother disagreed with the public defender's claims that the then-16-year-old was subjected to peer pressure before he fatally shot her son in the back. "He's not a good boy. He goes and he terrorizes people, he's doing the same thing in jail."

E-Motorcycle Riders Flee Cops After Doing Wheelies, Riding On Sidewalk, Speeding

A pair of e-motorcycle riders fled police after they were spotted driving on one wheel, riding on the sidewalk and speeding, a police report said. One teen was "riding on one wheel for hundreds of feet," officials said.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In I-55 Crash

The road was closed for nearly five hours following the crash between a car and a commercial vehicle.

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