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Illinois quick hits: Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting; migrant accused of murdering church volunteer; Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new system | Illinois

Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting A Chicago man is facing aggravated firearm charges after an alleged road-rage shooting on the Kennedy Expressway. Police say Rene Garica, 52, fired a weapon at another vehicle and struck a 14-year-old passenger on I-90 near Ogden Avenue last Wednesday. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Migrant […]

Donald F. “Donny” Ripperda | Moss Funeral Home

Donald F. “Donny” Ripperda, age 69, of Breese, and formerly of Aviston, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born November 10, 1956, in Breese, a son of the late Joseph and Virginia (nee Wolters) Ripperda.   Donny is survived by his siblings, Charles (Tina) Ripperda, […]