Dad Who Killed 3 Kids Pleads Guilty | Shot 5 Times Over Basketball

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.

Dad Who Drowned 3 Young Kids In Bathtub Pleads Guilty

The 36-year-oldpleaded guilty but mentally ill to drowning his three young children last year and then leaving a note for his estranged wife that read, "if I can't have them you can't either."

Man Shot 5 Times Over Basketball Game, 1 In Custody: Police

Police said an argument that began during a basketball game inside the gym spilled out into the parking lot before one man retrieved a gun and shot the other five times.

Brown Bear Cubs Make Public Debut

The cubs, who were orphaned, arrived at the zoo in early November.

NAACP Chief Sorry To Those Who "May Have" Been Hurt By Racist Remarks

Teresa Haley, the conference president of the Illinois NAACP, was suspended by the organization's national leadership on Wednesday after she was caught on tape describing migrants as "savages," rapists and burglars.

Pilot Program Will Provide State IDs To Released Inmates

“The incarceration system can act like a trap — once you’re in, it’s incredibly hard to get out even after being released,” the Illinois Secretary of State said.

Man Convicted In Money Scheme Centered Around Strip Club

A 71-year-old man has been convicted in federal court for his role in a money scheme involving threats against a suburban strip club known for its prostitution operation run on-site.