05/09/2026
Update - Posted 8:35 p.m.: Cause of Death Pending Autopsy
The Community News Brief has reached out to McDonough County Coroner Eric Jameson. The coroner shared that further details regarding the cause of death and other pertinent information cannot be released until an official autopsy has been conducted.
----
Update - Posted 7:40 p.m.: Man Found Deceased Following Domestic Incident
After entering the home late this afternoon, firefighters located the man deceased inside the residence. The name is currently being withheld pending family notification.
"The Illinois State Police Troop 4 has taken over the investigation, along with the Illinois State Fire Marshal," McDonough County Sheriff Nick Petitgout said.
According to Petitgout, the woman told police her husband attacked her with a knife. The sheriff shared that she sustained serious injuries; however, she is in stable condition after being airlifted to Peoria.
Additional information will be posted when further updates are available.
---
Update - Posted 7:30 pm:
From the McDonough County Sheriff's Office: Highway 67 is open for northbound and southbound traffic
---
Posted 5:30 pm:
Police Called to Domestic Incident in Good Hope
Suspect Surrounded by Police, Building on Fire
At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, the McDonough County Sheriff's Office was called to a home at 400 N. Monmouth St. in Good Hope for a domestic violence report.
According to McDonough County Sheriff Nick Petitgout, a woman who was covered with blood was seen exiting the building, and passersby called for help. The Good Hope Fire and Rescue Squad responded, and the female was airlifted to OSF in Peoria. The male suspect was seen re-entering the structure, and shortly after, started a fire inside.
"At this time, the subject is believed to still be inside the residence," Petitgout said.
Joining the McDonough County Sheriff's Department are the Illinois State Police tactical team and ISP Zone 4. The Bushnell, Blandinsville and Good Hope fire departments are also on the scene, and drone support was provided by the Western Illinois University GIS Center.
After obtaining a search warrant, the ISP tactical team forced entry into the residence. The situation remains ongoing. The Community News Brief will continue to follow this story and post updates as they become available.
Earlier in the day, West Prairie Elementary School was placed on a soft lockdown due to the presence of law enforcement and the ongoing situation. WP Superintendent Paula Markey shared on the district's page that law enforcement cleared the school for dismissal around 1:30 p.m.
