Dad Charged In Baby's Death | Walmart Worker Fatally Shot | Police K-9 Mourned: IL News

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.

4 Years Later, Father Charged With Murder In Death Of Infant Son At IL Truck Stop: Court Documents

The parents told police that they had been staying overnight at the truck stop inside their company truck tractor semi-trailer before returning to Wisconsin when the 2-month-old was found in distress.

Suburban Man Killed Walmart Employee At Store: Police

A suburban man is charged with killing a woman he was in a relationship with at a Walmart where she worked, according to police. Officials said the encounter escalated to a physical altercation, according to police, who said the man retrieved a gun and shot the victim repeatedly.

K-9 Mourned After Sudden Death: 'Your Watch Is Over'

K-9 Chester was six years old and had worked with his human partner for five years, the agency said.

Police Warn Residents About 'Door Kick Challenge'

Police said the social media trend has been reported in the suburbs and can lead to arrests, damage and injury.

10 Arrests In Expressway Halloween Crackdown: Police

Eight guns and one stolen vehicle were also recovered, police said.

150 Teens And A Gun: 1 Arrested, Weapon Seized When Cops Break Up Massive Party: Police

The local police chief noted recent mass shootings "are tragic reminders of how quickly a celebration can turn into a tragedy."

Teen Among 4 Killed In Townhouse Fire

A teen was among four family members who died in a townhouse fire early Thursday.

Man Who Killed Own Father Learns Prison Sentence

A 15-year-old sibling called 911, saying "his brother is shooting a gun at his dad, and he heard three gunshots."

Dozens Of Cats Saved After Fire Breaks Out At Shelter

A GoFundMe has been created to help the shelter relocate after a fire started overnight at Cat Guardians.