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A former Eastern Illinois University football player was killed in a shooting early Monday in Harvey, Illinois, prompting a university’s condolences and a police investigation.
Heavy rain forced cancellations and trail closures across Illinois, while a grim discovery in a central lake sparked arrests, a legislator stepped down, pepper spray was deployed, and a hotel fire caused millions in damage.
A former high school baseball coach in Nashville, Illinois, was arrested on June 29, 2026, and now faces multiple felony counts of sexual assault and abuse. The investigation, led by the state Attorney General, has prompted an administrative leave for the coach and a call for tips from the public.
Chad Malwey, a longtime coach at Nashville Community High School, has been arrested and is being held pending trial on charges that include criminal sexual assault, aggravated sexual abuse, and obstruction of justice.
A 54‑year‑old baseball coach at Nashville Community High School faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an investigation led by Attorney General Kwame Raoul.