Teen Shot During TP Prank | Boy, 13, Faces Hate Crime Charge | How To Help After Devastating Fire: IL Weekend

Suburban police were "relieved and overjoyed" after a seven-hour search for a missing man with special needs had a happy ending at a local forest preserve.

Meanwhile, a 17-year-old boy was taken to Loyola after police say he was shot in the chest with a high-powered air rifle during a toilet-papering prank over the weekend.

Plus, a man is accused of firing a gun out of his car window in a suburban Taco Bell drive-thru.

Teen Shot With High-Powered Air Rifle During Toilet Paper Prank: Sheriff

A 17-year-old was shot in the chest with an air rifle and taken to Loyola after two groups of teenagers went to toilet-paper homes in a suburban neighborhood.

Boy, 13, Charged With Hate Crime After Posting Racist Threats: Police

Police said the boy had shared threatening messages about two other 13-year-olds.

How To Help Victims Of Devastating Apartment Fire

Local organizations have banded together to accept donations in the wake of an apartment fire that displaced 57 residents and injured four people, including a firefighter.

Star Of Iconic Horror Movie To Appear At Screening In Illinois

He'll appear at a special screening of the classic horror comedy flick just in time for Halloween.

State Attorney's Office Drops Charge Against Pet Resort In Dog's Hot Van Death: Report

The animal cruelty charge against the owner of a suburban pet resort where a dog was found dead in a hot van earlier this month was dropped Friday. Here's why.

Missing Man Found Safe After 7-Hour Search: Forest Preserve

The man, who has special needs, had last been seen at the nature preserve just after noon Friday during a trip with Cornerstone Services. "We are relieved and overjoyed that this search has concluded in a positive way," police said.

Illinois iLottery Player Wins Nearly $1 Million FastPlay Jackpot

The latest jackpot adds to what has already been a busy September for Illinois Lottery players. See story for a full list of winners.

Man Fires Gun During Disturbance In Taco Bell Drive-Thru: Police

Police received a report that the man was in the drive-thru when a gunshot was fired from his vehicle's window.

Man Threatened To Shoot Officers Before Gunshot At Home: Police

Police said a domestic disturbance "escalated into an armed incident" before the male resident was taken for a psychological evaluation.

Show Us Your Spooky Pets: Share Your Halloween Photos With Patch

Got a costumed cat, festive pup or frightfully cute furry friend? Send us your Halloween pet photos for a chance to be featured. See article to find out how.