It might have been evident already from the damage, but Oglesby City Commissioner Carrie Lijewski (lee-ES-kee) says the city is sure now, the police squad car that was shot at in December is a total loss. The police department is likely to ask to replace it soon.
A man from Michigan shot at police when they were looking into why his recreational vehicle was parked at Illinois Valley Community College. Criminal charges were filed and the case is pending.