Afternoon News Update: April 5

An accident has left a man possibly trapped in a Genoa grain bin. This comes in from our news partner Eyewitness News. It happened this afternoon in the 35000 block of Genoa Road. According to officials, a family member found the 73-year-old victim’s truck next to the bin, but couldn’t find him. Police say the owner had been working on the bin because it was clogged. We’ll have more on this situation as it develops.
A body has been found in Janesville near the Rock River. The discovery was made this morning near Schuler Furniture Store on North Main Street. Investigators believe 28-year-old Clayton Courtney is responsible for the killing. He is now in police custody. Officials are also trying to link him to the disappearance of 75-year-old Mary Coulthard as he bragged about killing three people upon his arrest. Courtney is also accused in the attempted murder of 28-year-old Michael Clark.
An autopsy is expected soon on the body of a 27-year-old Rockford man who was found shot in a parked car. Deputies are investigating Sunday's death of James Tilson as a homicide. Tilson was found behind the wheel of a car that had its engine running on Crandall Avenue outside of a vacant home.
A Rockford woman has been murdered in her apartment. It happened early Saturday morning in the 1000 block of 15^th Street. Officials say 24-year-old Savannah Johnson was allegedly shot and killed by her 26-year-old boyfriend Jamie Key with their children present at the time. Police eventually located Key inside of an apartment building a few blocks away and got him to surrender after a six-hour standoff. No one was injured in that incident.
A northern Illinois man has died after falling off a golf cart. The accident happened early Sunday morning. Officials say 20-year-old Stephen Canfield fell off the back of it onto a roadway in Hebron Township for unknown reasons. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Illinois health officials are holding the first of two public hearings on proposed rules that would affect patients who want to use medical marijuana. Monday's hearing in Chicago will examine the state's four-year pilot project. The rules under consideration affect how adult patients with specific health conditions will be able to buy marijuana.
The Auburn and Main Street round-a-bout has been shut down temporarily. The reason is so crews can complete the landscaping. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find alternate routes. The round-a-bout is expected to be open in time for Tuesday’s morning commute.

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