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Multiple deputies injured in gunfight with suspect in northwest Illinois town
Authorities in a northwest Illinois community confirmed that three Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies were injured after exchanging gunfire with a suspect in Dixon.
The suspected gunman, Jonathon Gounaris, was also injured and underwent surgery at a local hospital, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department.
The incident took place after police responded to a home in the Lost Lake gated community for reports of a shooting just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
A woman told 911 dispatchers her son was having “suicidal and homicidal ideations,” according to the sheriff’s office. An emergency response team was activated and arrived at the home at 10:20 a.m.
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Three Ogle County (Illinois) Sheriff’s deputies were injured in a shooting on Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed. (FOX 59)
Hostage negotiations began, and 50 phone calls were then made with no answer.
Officials said they were unable to contact the person for over an hour, and due to the lack of communication, they decided to enter the home.
Immediately upon entering, deputies were fired upon. The deputies returned fire and managed to incapacitate the suspect. During the exchange of gunfire, one deputy was struck in the armor, one suffered a gunshot wound to the upper arm and one was struck in the face.
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Three deputies are in good condition, according to authorities, following a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Dixon, Illinois. (FOX 59)
Police said they lactated the suspect, Gounaris, inside the front door of the residence with multiple firearms, a fixed-blade knife, pepper spray and ballistic armor.
In total, three deputies were shot and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Two were transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon, treated for their injuries and have since been released. One was flown to OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford and underwent surgery Wednesday evening.
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Three Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies are in good condition following a morning shooting in Dixon, Illinois. (WIFR VIA NNS)
They are all said to be in good condition, according to police.
“I would like to personally thank all law enforcement for their response to this incident and express my sincere gratitude to the multiple fire agencies, hospital staff, MD-1 Physicians, Flight crews, and the general public for their overwhelming support during this very difficult time at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.
The Illinois State Police are handling the investigation moving forward.
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CHICAGO (WLS) — The Jimmy Awards honoring “theatre kids” is happening on Monday night in New York City!
Jane Nuich from Park Ridge and Logan Arroyo of Tinley Park will represent Illinois. They’ll be competing against over 100 students from across the nation.
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ABC7’s Hosea Sanders has been following their adventure that leads to a Broadway debut.
When asked if they’ve been intimidated about what’s to come, Arroyo said, “Yes, it’s scary. It’s a scary place, especially putting yourself out there on a stage or alone. I want to be an actor, and I will do whatever I can to do that.”
Nuich added, “It’s a huge opportunity to work with industry professionals and with so many other talented young people. And you get to experience so much in New York in that short week. And it’s, I think, such a cool experience rather than a big competition.”
Sanders also Arroyo and Nuich what growing up in the Chicago area has done for their exposure and their goals.
“I think the immediate access to all of the theater that Chicago has to offer has been so incredible to me. As a young student of theater and young performer in theater, I think it’s been so educational to me, and so inspiring to be able to anywhere in Chicago in a quick moment from the suburbs to just see so much theater,” Nuich said. “I think it’s so comforting to know you’re surrounded by so many artists who are just as passionate as you. And I think that going into a career in this, it’s so incredible to be exposed to so many young performers who are so talented and passionate as this age.”
Arroyo added, “I’m so excited to be around people I care about and love this as much as I do.”
When asked what previous Illinois Jimmy winners have told the performs, Nuich said, “It goes by really fast, that a lot will happen, but it’s important to stay grounded and to take it all in and realize what a special experience it is, and you just keep working hard.”
“My big dream is to do what I love and love myself for doing it,” Arroyo said.
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On the eve of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, Iowa basketball’s Bennett Stirtz has been talked about on several mock draft boards as potentially being the Hawkeyes’ first opening-round selection since Kris Murray was chosen No. 23 overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2023.
As the 6-foot-4, 190-pounder from Liberty, Missouri, prepares to join a collection of future stars in the NBA draft green room on Tuesday night, CBS Sports’ most recent NBA mock draft projects the former Hawkeye to slide to the back of the first round and be selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers at the No. 29 overall slot.
Here is what CBS Sports’ Cameron Salerno had to say about his projection for Stirtz:
One of the point guards is bound to slide a bit on draft night. I could see that being Stirtz. The Iowa star has had an incredible rise from playing at the Division II level to being a likely first-round pick. This would be a BPA (best player available) pick from the Cavs.
In his one season with the Hawkeyes after transferring from Drake, Stirtz was the centerpiece of Iowa’s historic March Madness run that saw the program reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987, averaging 19.8 points and 4.4 assists per game on 47.7% field goal shooting and 35.8% 3-point shooting in his 37 games played.
While a slide for Stirtz is not ideal given his immense talent, falling to a Cavaliers squad that has appeared in back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals is certainly not something to scoff at.
With a 36-year-old James Harden at the starting point guard position alongside 32-year-old Dennis Schroder, the Cavaliers will likely look for more youth at the position to add alongside Craige Porter Jr. and 2025 2nd-round pick Tyrese Proctor.
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will be nationally broadcast on ABC from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. CT on June 23.
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