Accused Murderer Records Hours-Long Attack | Toddler Dies In Crash

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Good morning — here’s the latest on news for the far northern suburbs, from Crystal Lake to Libertyville and communities throughout Lake and McHenry counties.

A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments.

A 56-year-old man is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, nurse Katherine “Kat” Torbick, during what prosecutors described as a seven-hour attack that he allegedly recorded on an audio device, according to reports. Prosecutors say the recording captured arguments, threats and assaults before Torbick — an employee at an Algonquin MedSpa — was strangled to death inside her home on April 30.

Police found Torbick dead during a welfare check and arrested Kevin Motykie, 56, at the scene. Authorities say Motykie had a history of domestic violence allegations. The recently released court documents revealed more details into the violent attack leading up to Torbick's death, according to reports. MORE: Man Recorded Hours-Long Attack Before Nurse's Strangulation Death: Prosecutors

A 21-month-old boy from Round Lake has been identified as one of two people killed in the a two-car crash on Route 41 in Highland Park over the weekend. A 73-year-old Wilmette woman also died in the crash. MORE: Round Lake Toddler Killed In Double Fatality On Route 41

Authorities are working to ID a woman who died in a home explosion Sunday night in Wonder Lake. The explosion and fire leveled the house and damaged neighboring properties, according to fire officials. Investigators from multiple agencies, including the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office and ATF, are working to determine what caused the blast. MORE: No ID Released In Home Explosion Due To 'Severity Of Burns': Coroner

Other Top News Stories

Man Trapped In Rototiller At Local Garden Center Freed By Emergency Crews, Hospitalized: Fire Officials

Man Fired Gun Inside Lake In The Hills Home During Domestic Dispute: Police

Fatal Rollover Crash Reported Near Hampshire

Weather

Here is a detailed look at the forecast for the coming week in the far northern suburbs:

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.