Road Rage Rampage | Deputy Fatally Shoots Man | No More SAT

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.

Road Rage Rampage: Wanted Wisconsin Man Repeatedly Rammed Car, Cops Say

Police said they have identified the pickup truck driver who ran another driver off the road last month in Illinois as a Wisconsin man with an arrest warrant and a lengthy history of fleeing from police. Police say he struck the Infiniti several times before it was forced off the road and into the trees to the west side of the highway.

Off-Duty Deputy Involved In Fatal Shooting: Police

While the state's attorney declined to offer details, the sheriff said the off-duty deputy had encountered an armed robbery in progress while driving through the area. Upon witnessing one person attacking another and seeing the assailant had a gun, the deputy shot and killed the armed person, he said.

Illinois High School Juniors To Take ACT Instead Of SAT Until 2030

The Illinois State Board of Education is swapping testing providers from the SAT to ACT.

Man, 40, Found Guilty Of Sending Private Sexual Images Via Text

Police launched an investigation into Mitchell in August 2020. At that time, police learned Mitchell sent a "compromising photo to a mutual friend without the victim's consent," according to the news release.

Vandals Set Off Fireworks On High School Football Field, Causing Fires

A witness told officers that two people wearing masks set off fireworks in several containers around the football field, police said.

Festival Evacuated Due To 'Suspicious Package'

"Out of an abundance of caution the grounds were evacuated," police said Friday. A specialty unit was called in to confirm the package was harmless, and police also searched the grounds.

Police Explain How Missing Pastor Likely Died

Police outlined how they believe the area pastor's vehicle plunged into the water near the out-of-service bridge. Rev. Warren Beard, 53, was found in his submerged vehicle a week after he went missing.