$990K Drowning Settlement | Pope Gets Cubs Jersey | Felon Accused In Six Flags Battery: IL News

ILLINOIS — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Mother Of Girl, 5, Who Drowned At Tinley Park District Pool Gets $990K In Wrongful Death Suit Settlement

Tinley Park-Park District settled the lawsuit with Megan Bagardo, mother of Hazel Gonzalez, who fatally drowned in June 2023.

White Sox Fan Pope Leo Gets Custom Cubs Jersey From IL Congressman

The lifelong Cubs fan traded Chicago baseball banter with the Pope as the Crosstown Series continues at Wrigley Field.

Felon Accused Of Battering Wife Multiple Times At Six Flags Great America

Prosecutors said the Gurnee park attack happened in front of visitors and employees, with some incidents captured on surveillance video.

IL Supermarket Celebrating Selling Winning $1.04B Powerball Ticket, But Winner Still Hasn't Come Forward

Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh will receive a $500K bonus for selling the $1.04B Powerball winner. The winner still has not come forward.

Robbins Mayor Injured Amid Shooting At Bar, Gunman Killed By Security: Authorities

Mayor Darren Bryant suffered a graze wound in the targeted shooting at Harold's Ice Bar in Robbins, according to reports.

Thief Spent The Night In Iconic Downtown Chicago Department Store: Police

Security footage shows the man browsing clothing and wandering one of the store's restaurant kitchens, holding a slice of layer cake.

Woman Last Seen Leaving Palatine Bar Still Missing 36 Years Later

Cook County sheriff's investigators are again seeking tips in Laura Ann Johnson's 1990 disappearance from Palatine.