Suspect held after four killed and five injured in Illinois stabbings

Rockford police chief says one person remains in critical condition following attacks, as investigators seek motive

Four people were killed and five were hurt in stabbings in northern Illinois on Wednesday, authorities said.

A suspect is in police custody and was being questioned, according to the police chief in Rockford, Carla Redd. She said one of the people who was wounded remained in critical condition.