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.
The mother compared the attack to the horror film, while the 13-year-old girl said she played dead while the man slashed her.
Police say the boy targeted two other teens on social media.
The 17-year-old, remembered as a "bright soul" who planned to study nursing, died the night of his school's homecoming dance. Within minutes of hearing the news, his classmates left the celebration to be near their friend and his family.
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Officials say the fire, which injured four people, including a firefighter, was exacerbated by the presence of natural gas.
Police advise motorists to slow down early in the morning or after dark to reduce their risk of having a close encounter with a deer.
Police say the 70-year-old man was found fatally shot inside his truck Saturday morning.
She allegedly pulled the man to the ground while he was holding the child, police said.
The man made social media posts threatening to harm agents, calling them "Nazi rapist pigs."
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