Man arrested after pursuit across counties, ending in crash and foot chase in Illinois.

A man was arrested in Goreville, Illinois, after a pursuit began with a traffic stop in Pulaski County and continued into Johnson County, ending in a vehicle crash and a foot chase. The suspect, described as wearing black pants and a black jacket over a gray hoodie, attempted to enter Sheriff Pete Sopczak’s vehicle before surrendering. Authorities had issued a public alert urging residents to stay indoors, which was updated after the suspect’s capture. A cold weather advisory remains in effect, with dangerously low wind chills and a risk of hypothermia, along with a light wintry mix expected to create slick road conditions.