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.
Cameron Morris — a 9-month-old boy who died last week after he was found unresponsive at a suburban daycare — is being remembered by his family as a joyful and deeply loved infant.
The criminal activity occurred over multiple years while the officer was on- and off-duty, according to police.
The Department of Justice plans to seek the death penalty for the Chicago man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members outside a Washington, D.C. museum last year.
The museum recently received an unexpected $50 speeding ticket from New York City after a traffic camera allegedly captured a replica of the iconic “Knight Rider” car, KITT, speeding down city streets. Museum staff say the claim is entirely false, pointing out that their KITT vehicle has remained on display at the museum for years.
The man's 9-month-old child was in the car when he was pulled over this week, police said.
The federal lawsuit alleges the district supported a student's social transition at school without informing the parent.
Guinness World Records recognized the teddy bear as the largest in 2019. Xonita weighs 8,000 pounds and is 63 feet long.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a news release on Monday alleging that a suburban woman fraudulently received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for more than $20,000 while employed by the Illinois Department of Corrections.
While state lawmakers in Springfield continue debating the passage of a "megaprojects" bill intended to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, a teacher union says the legislation will reduce revenue for schools and public services.
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