Mom Charged In Girl's Overdose Death | Son Beat Mom To Death: Cops | Pritzker Undergoes Procedure: IL Weekend

A mother is facing charges including involuntary manslaughter, two years after officials say her 12-year-old daughter died of a heroin and fentanyl overdose.

Meanwhile, public records reveal how a man's remains were found just one block from his house, four years after he walked away from his home the day after Thanksgiving.

Plus, Gov. JB Pritzker is pausing his public schedule after he undergoes a medical procedure on Monday.

Child, 12, Dies Of Heroin Overdose, Mom Charged Over 2 Years Later

The little girl was found unresponsive in a bedroom she shared with her mother. Police recovered suspected heroin and fentanyl from the mother's purse.

Man Killed 84-Year-Old Mother In Brutal Beating: Reports

Several days before the victim’s body was found, her son was spotted by a neighbor shouting at his mother and grabbing her arm, according to reports. The 84-year-old died in March.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker To Pause Public Events For Medical Procedure

The governor is scheduled for an outpatient procedure on Monday and is expected to avoid public appearances for about 10 days, reports said.

Human Remains Found In Garbage Can: Police

A person at the scene told police they believed they’d found potential human remains inside a garbage can in the suburb.

Bridge Reopens After 3 Years

“The moveable bridges in Joliet are nearly a century old, with unique parts and maintenance needs,” IDOT Region 1 Engineer Jose Rios said nearly a year ago. “We appreciate your continued patience as we deliver this project as safe and efficiently as possible.”

2 Still At Large After Brazen Mid-Afternoon Armored Truck Armed Robbery

The two robbers grabbed the money from the armored truck driver before he had a chance to put the money in the ATM, police cops said.

IL Woman Dies In California Skydiving Accident

Two skydivers died in the incident when they collided and their parachutes entangled, officials said.

How Man's Body Was Discovered 4 Years After He Vanished

The 60-year-old vanished the day after Thanksgiving 2022. His remains were found just a block from his home, almost four years later.



PHOTOS: Lincoln-Way West Wins In Overtime, Advances To Quarterfinals

Lincoln-Way West will next face undefeated John Hersey High School on Saturday, Nov. 14, at home.

Police Seek Leads In I-80 Hit-And-Run That Critically Injured Pedestrian: ISP

State police said that a two-car crash had happened just before a passenger exited one of the vehicles involved on the right shoulder to assess the damage. A passing vehicle then struck the passenger standing outside, state police said.