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.
Between June 1 and July 6, police and fire responded to nearly 400 fireworks-related complaints, including a teenager who was injured—and faces charges—after a firework exploded inside a business.
Green Dinosaur Stolen: Police Want Help Nabbing This Female Thief
Doorbell camera footage shows the theft of what appears to be a T-Rex topiary.
In response to the victim's account, the woman told police she "did not care for Muslims" and "had a dislike for them."
The drum carrying hazardous materials was punctured by a forklift as it was being removed from a truck, first responders said.
The man sexually abused eight children while staying at a hotel in Nepal, authorities said.
Kids, pets and those with compromised immune systems should avoid contact with the water, which may contain toxins.
The World War II veteran retired from a second career in real estate at 104.
He was arrested July 16 after a months-long investigation that involved an undercover officer who performed "controlled buys."
The passenger said the incident began when an employee, who has not been identified, was rude and dismissive to him.
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