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Illinois quick hits: Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive

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By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square
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Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive

A celebration of life is scheduled on Saturday, March 14, for a Chrisman, Illinois teen who died last Friday after being struck by a line drive during baseball practice.

Bentley Wolfe, 15, was a sophomore at Chrisman High School, where he played basketball and baseball.

Services are scheduled to be held at the school on Saturday, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. and a celebration of life starting at noon.

Road rage shooting

A Chicago woman is charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm after an alleged road rage shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway at 18th Street.

Illinois State Police say Dorshae T.N. Harris, 30, was arrested after the shooting was reported on March 8. The victim was hospitalized with a gunshot wound.

State offers down payment assistance

The Illinois Housing Development Authority has launched a new program offering up to $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers.

The agency says IHDA Access Home uses reallocated funds from prior down payment assistance programs, excess single-family indenture liquidity, and bond proceeds from future revenue bonds debt issuances.

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