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5 Dead From Cold | RIP Rat Hole | Pizza Driver Robbed

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2 years ago

January 19, 2024

5 Dead From Cold | RIP Rat Hole | Pizza Driver Robbed

ILLINOIS — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here’s a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

DoorDash Driver Delivering Pizza Robbed At Gunpoint

The driver said he delivered a pizza order to two people, but they did not have enough money to pay for it. They both left, but police said one of them returned and pointed a handgun at the driver, taking his wallet, cellphone and pizza.

Brittany Battaglia was found dead in her boyfriend’s apartment two days after she was last seen by her roommate, prosecutors said. (Chicago Police Department)

Murder Charges Filed In 2023 Death Of Nearly Decapitated Woman

A 34-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with murder, more than six months after the body of his girlfriend was found in a duffel bag inside his apartment with her head nearly severed. He was previously only charged with concealing her death, after the State’s Attorney’s Office refused to charge him with murder and told police to find more evidence.

Staffer With July 4 Parade Shooting PTSD Fired By Park District

The 41-year-old was at the parade route during the shooting, the deadliest by a single gunman in state history, and helped evacuate attendees, notify residents and locate survivors, he told reporters. He returned to work immediately after the shooting, but took a leave of absence after he suffered a panic attack when a student brought a gun to a nearby high school.

White Sox In ‘Serious’ Talks To Move Near South Loop: Report

The Chicago Bears may not be the city’s only professional sports franchise who may be on the move, after a published report on Wednesday indicated that the White Sox are in “serious” discussions with the city about a possible relocation near the South Loop.

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Two rounds of snow on the way to central Illinois – IPM Newsroom

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10 hours ago

December 11, 2025

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Two rounds of snow on the way to central Illinois – IPM Newsroom

Snow is making a comeback in Central Illinois.

IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Champaign County and surrounding portions of east-central Illinois beginning Thursday at 3:00 p.m. to Friday at 6:00 a.m.

Snow will spread into Champaign-Urbana between 3-6 PM late this afternoon into the evening with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall continuing overnight. Snow should taper off around sunrise on Friday morning, with around 2-4″ of new snow accumulation expected across Champaign County.

Winds will blow out of the east around 5-10 mph, with minimal impacts from blowing & drifting snow. Still, snow accumulation on roadways could lead to hazardous travel conditions overnight into the Friday morning commute.

On Saturday, the National Weather Service in Central Illinois forecasted for snow to return on Saturday afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Temperatures will drop below zero across much of central Illinois both Saturday night and Sunday night with resulting wind chill values as cold as 15 to 30 below zero.

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Woman facing charges 5 years after infant’s remains found in north suburbs, police say

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22 hours ago

December 11, 2025

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Woman facing charges 5 years after infant’s remains found in north suburbs, police say

RIVERWOODS, Ill. (WLS) — A woman is facing charges five years after the discovery of a dead newborn in the north suburbs.

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Riverwoods, Illinois police say Natalie Schram gave birth to the baby in May 2020 and then dumped the baby’s body in a wooded area in the 1800 block of Robinwood Lane.

Schram was arrested earlier this month in Washington State and has now bee charged in connection to the crime, police said.

SEE ALSO | 2 charged after infant’s remains found buried at Wilmington home, Will County sheriff says

The suspect is expected to appear in a Lake County, Illinois courtroom on Thursday.

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Catching up with Illinois State after huge playoff upset victory

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2 days ago

December 10, 2025

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Catching up with Illinois State after huge playoff upset victory

December 9, 2025 / 10:11 PM CST
/ CBS Chicago

Illinois State Redbirds pulled off the comeback of the year and maybe all-time this past Saturday.

ISU, who were 23-point underdogs, rallied from 14 points down with three minutes to go to knock off No. 1-ranked and defending champion North Dakota State in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in Fargo, North Dakota.

Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse overcame five interceptions to engineer the huge 29-28 upset.

Head coach Brock Spack and Arlington Heights receiver Dan Sobkowicz, who caught the game-winning touchdown, discussed the team’s spirit following the win.

“I had 142 texts, and so, I answered every single one of em, how about that. Either with a fist bump or thumbs up or ‘thank you very much,’ I answered every one,” Spack said. “Our players persevered, and they never lost. You can tell this is a different vibe. They just never lost confidence that they were going to win. To have five turnovers, and to be able to survive that and win, and beat these guys like that is amazing.”

“Obviously, it was a really good scrambler,” Sobkowicz said. “Just kinda wanted to make something happen, I mean, he found me, and, uh, obviously, I didn’t really think much of it, honestly, at that play right after, but words can’t really explain how much that meant. I think it’s just a cool moment that I’m probably never going to forget.”

The Redbirds will play UC-Davis Saturday in the FCS quarterfinals.

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