Illinois Honors Fallen Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston

This photo provided by the Chicago Police Department shows Officer Areanah Preston, who has been shot and killed while off-duty as she headed home on the city’s Southside after her shift. Police say Preston was shot about 1:42 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 in the city’s Avalon Park neighborhood. (Chicago Police Department via AP)

Illinois is honoring fallen Chicago police Officer Areanah Preston. All US and state flags are being flown at half-staff until sunset next Wednesday in remembrance of Preston. The 24-year-old officer was shot and killed after returning home from a shift this past Saturday. Murder charges have been filed against four teens in her killing.